![]() This was because there are so many small publishers around that have the spirit of independence & treat their authors differently to the old school – a partnership or co-operative relationship, not an employer/employee one & we didn’t want to cut them out. Together, we're stronger.Īfter a discussion between myself and Niamh Clune recently, we decided to change the Awesome Indies definition from one that talked about the how, to one that focused on the why and what. What do you think? Does the definition of indie as creative director of the book make sense to you? What's your definition? Let us know in the comment box below.Īnd if you'd like to be part of our growing non-profit, to connect with other authors who have walked this path before you and are incredibly knowledgeable and generous, as well as having access to a great many other benefits, you can join the Alliance of Independent Authors here. See also this article about the indie spirit and why every author should self-publish (at least once) You are proud of your indie status, which you carry into all your ventures, negotiations and collaborations for your own benefit and to the benefit of all writers.You recognise that you are central to a revolutionary shift in publishing which is moving from seeing the author as resource (in the new parlance ‘content provider') to respecting the author as creative director.You expect your status in the partnership to be reflected in contracts and terms, not just lip service.You are open to mutual beneficial partnerships, including trade publishing deals where appropriate for you, so long as the author's status as creative director of the book is acknowledged. You recognize that ‘indie' does not necessarily mean ‘self-publishing only' and acknowledge that even the most indie-spirited self-publisher works in collaboration with other publishing professionals (editors, designers, distributors) to produce a good book and reach readers. ![]() You have self-published at least one book.So what marks out an indie from other authors? The Alliance allows that you are an independent author if: Others are happy to collaborate with a publisher where that seems advantageous, some working with paid publishing services, others with trade publishers. Some of our members are fiercely indie-spirited, as DIY as it's possible to be. I sent her the definition of an indie author from the FAQ page of our website:Īt ALLi, “independent” is an inclusive description and always relative (everyone needs help to write and publish well). Sometimes that might well involve working with an agent to sell certain rights, or directly with a trade publisher. (Please, please, I beg you, ple-e-e-e-ase!)Īn indie author makes partnerships that help deliver the best possible book to the most possible readers, trade publishers included. You don't approach publishers with a longing for validation: “publish me please”. ![]() If you see yourself as the creative director of your books, from concept to completion and beyond, then you're indie. At ALLi, it's just part of being indie.īeing an indie author is primarily an approach to writing and publishing, a matter of self-definition. “Lots of our members use trade publishers to reach readers, especially through bookstores, or for foreign and other rights, while still self-publishing other projects.” Do I have to leave now? I don't want to.” “All the great tips I got from you guys at ALLi is how I sold so many books and that's why the publisher approached me. This post was prompted by an ALLi member who thought she had to leave our alliance because she wanted to sign a deal with a trade publisher. Novelist and Director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, Orna Ross, considers the sometimes confusing question of what exactly distinguishes an indie author from a self-publisher. To see an author at work in your dream, signifies that your mind is preoccupied over some literary work that you or your associates are working on.Indie Authors Get Books To Readers in Many Ways Including Trade Publishers Author - be the author of " She authored this play"
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