The IndieView

Having an idea is sometimes the easy part; implementing the final product is the challenge.

Lee Lindauer – 14 March, 2013 Continue reading →

I’m still not sure they [agents] need to exist, rather like jeans sweat pants and artificial black holes.

Morgan Talbot – 11 March 2013 Continue reading →

When it comes to influence, though, the biggest of all is my father. He isn’t a writer, but he took me to the local library every week as a child. He encouraged me to stretch myself when it came to reading material. He introduced me to genres and authors I’d never otherwise have entertained. Yeah, it’s all his fault. I’ll need to have a word

Danny Gillan  – 7 March 2013 Continue reading →

I’ve got five days to make the book discoverable to US audiences (and more folks in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and everywhere else Amazon can reach) by giving it away, and I started building my campaign to advertise the free promo two months in advance. 

S.W. Vaughn – 5 March 2013 Continue reading →

Don’t be shy about your book. Show it to anyone who will give you feedback, and be prepared for criticism. It’s important to know when to take advice to heart and when to shrug and say, “oh well, can’t please everyone!”

Mary Fan – 4 March 2013 Continue reading →

I often tell people that it feels to me like the characters in my story tell me their stories and I just sort of transcribe them. So, there have been times I am surprised to find out how a chapter has ended or what happens to a character, and I hope the readers are as well.

Bryan Alaspa – 4 March 2013 Continue reading →

You need a network. Don’t do this alone. Find other authors, observe them, listen to them when they impart their wisdom and experience, take advantage of the resources, and remember that no matter what happens, the entire process is a joy ride! You’re on a journey, and having a learning experience. Enjoy it! 

Nell Gavin – 28 February 2013 Continue reading →