Indie Author Resources

Writing and self publishing are not only difficult but confusing if you don't know where to turn! After a few years in this business, I've gathered some resources and tools that any indie author must have in their kit. Here you will find cover and promo tips, websites, and referrals from sources that I have used in the past. If I've used it, it has a description. Other sites have been recommended. I hope this page helps any troubled author!

Marketing On Social Media Strategies

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15 Instagram Book Marketing Ideas- creative and inspiring ideas for your readers to engage with your content in a visual manner

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How To Promote A Young Adult Novel On Social Media- The Facebook groups in this article are fantastic and are great for networking. However, the Pinterest boards leave little to no contact with readers or networking opportunities.

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Social Media Demographics- Use this information when deciding on a platform to promote! 

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YA Blogs and Reviewers:

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YA Blogs and Book Reviewers- I haven't had luck with a response from these groups, but hopefully you will! Some of these blogs do charge for reviews.

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General Marketing:

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Book Bub's PDF Of Marketing Ideas- Over 100 ideas for marketing on your website and various social media platforms

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Creating A Professional Media Kit

Professional Editing Services

JoAnne Soper-Cook- JoAnne worked with my on Forbidden Tides. She has great rates and her comments were super helpful during the editing process.

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Bookends Editing- Run by Jennifer Leigh Jones, Bookends also has affordable pricing, and Jennifer helped to put the finishing touches on Forbidden Tides!