Resources and tips for the self-published author.

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Should you get an ISBN? The Other Viewpoint – #indiechat

by Miral Sattar  •  September 5, 2013

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Every week we host #indiechat. We invite industry experts and authors to discuss and share tips on the indie and publishing landscape. #Indiechat is held every Tuesday at 9pm EST. You can check out our previous chat logs on BiblioCrunch Storify.


Creative Author Interview Ideas

by  •  September 3, 2013

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One of the most common ways to promote an author on a blog is through an interview with the author. Interview questions can change from blogger to blogger but what do you do when you want your interview to stand out from the rest?


Learn How to Create Your Ebook – Special Promo Code for BiblioCrunch Authors

by Miral Sattar  •  August 27, 2013

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Ebook production is one of the critical pieces of putting together your digital book. We’re so excited that Sabrina Ricci has put together and online class at Udemy.com titled How to Create Beautiful Ebooks.


#IndieChat – Creating Buzz about your Book with Street Teams

by Miral Sattar  •  August 22, 2013

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Every week we host #indiechat. We invite industry experts and authors to discuss and share tips on the indie and publishing landscape. #Indiechat is held every Tuesday at 9pm EST. You can check out our previous chat logs on BiblioCrunch Storify.


Awards that Indie and Self-Published Authors can Apply to for 2013

by  •  August 20, 2013

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Last year we complied a list of awards that indie and self-published books are eligible to win. This year we have an updated list with the current deadlines. Many of these happen every year so if you miss one, try again. Please make sure you check the website for the full requirements and rules. Remember

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#IndieChat Topic – Twitter Tips for Authors with Rachel Thompson

by Miral Sattar  •  August 15, 2013

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Every week we host #indiechat. We invite industry experts and authors to discuss and share tips on the indie and publishing landscape. #Indiechat is held every Tuesday at 9pm EST. You can check out our previous chat logs on BiblioCrunch Storify. This week on #indiechat Mercy Pilkington (@AuthorOptions) will be hosting from the BiblioCrunch twitter account

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What is an Author Street Team?

by  •  August 13, 2013

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As a reader I have joined up with many authors as part of their street teams. As it turns out, a lot of authors don’t know what a street team is. We’ll be hosting a chat soon on #indiechat to answer all your street team questions.


Tips From Best-selling Indie Authors Bob Mayer and Jen Talty – Indiechat 8/13 at 9pm EDT!

by  •  August 8, 2013

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Every week we host #indiechat. We invite industry experts and authors to discuss and share tips on the indie and publishing landscape. #Indiechat is held every Tuesday at 9pm EST. You can check out our previous chat logs on BiblioCrunch Storify.


Author Cross Promotion Ideas Using Facebook

by Miral Sattar  •  August 6, 2013

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Want to help out your fellow author friends using Facebook? Here are some tips on how to do so elegantly in an organized manner without spamming everyone.


How to Run a Successful Twitter Book Launch Party With LM Preston – Indiechat 8/6 at 9pm EST!

by  •  August 1, 2013

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Every week we host #indiechat. We invite industry experts and authors to discuss and share tips on the indie and publishing landscape. #Indiechat is held every Tuesday at 9pm EST. You can check out our previous chat logs on BiblioCrunch Storify.