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IndieReader has been providing professional book reviews to indie, hybrid and self-published authors–for almost 1/2 the price of our competition–since 2009. Our team of reviewers include working journalists, editors, librarians and published writers.
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Boost your book’s sales position with Verified Reader Reviews, posted to your Amazon and GoodReads pages. IR will get your book into the hands of readers who will write and post honest reviews to give your book the sales power it needs to sell more copies.
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A few words from IndieReader founder, Amy Edelman
When we launched IndieReader back in 2009, it was with the intent of trying to level the playing field for self, hybrid and small press published authors. I had been both traditionally published (by Simon + Schuster in 1997 and Crown in 2007) and self-published, and so was in a unique position to see the challenges with each. At that time there were no other companies that offered review services for indie authors, let alone distribution and marketing options. It was like a desert out there, and we made it our goal at IR to provide some much-needed relief.
Now over 13 years later we have reviewed thousands of indie titles. In that time we have also seen most of the negativity directed at self-publishing disappear–to the point where indie books regularly make the major bestseller lists (which we post weekly), win major literary awards (including our very own Discovery Awards), and sell hundreds of thousands of copies. Which means that the competition to write and publish a great book has only become greater–as today’s writers aren’t just competing with other indie authors; they’re competing with traditionally published ones, too.
And, now more than ever, IR knows exactly what it takes for an indie title to not just succeed but stand out from the pack. So what are you waiting for? Via our curated and ever-expanding range of services, let our team at IndieReader help you build visibility and credibility for your indie book!
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The List where indies count!
Check out the first "Indies" bestseller list, including small press, hybrid and self-published titles! Compiled weekly via USA Today and Amazon.
Check out IR Founder, Amy Edelman, on the All Things Book Marketing podcast
In celebration of Indie Author Month, Amy was interviewed on what it means to be an indie author, the struggles we face, and the benefits we reap. Tune in for publishing insights, tips, tricks, and advice!
Author Knowledgebase
Advice from IR Approved Author Carl Wooldridge: “Self-starting and initiative is the name of the game with this part of the writing world. Own it.”
The book is about a man named Henrick, who is part of the army belonging to the kingdom of Claymore. He gets assigned to a special unit made to hunt down magic users in the kingdom, but on his first mission, his unit gets ambushed by a third party that was out there waiting for them.
Advice from IR Approved Author Tony Stewart (via Meghan O’Rourke): “…rather than waiting until you can set aside several hours for a writing session, try to write for at least fifteen minutes every day.”
Carrying the Tiger is an inspiring memoir which begins on the day I learn that my wife, Lynn, has incurable cancer, and ends when I finally begin to climb out of shattering grief and move forward. The book encompasses our entire journey, from the twists and turns of Lynn’s treatment, through the intimate grace of her departure from this world, and finally my struggle to form a new relationship while still deeply grieving.
How To Boost Sales by Revising an Old Book
If you have an older book that just isn’t selling the way it used to, you’re not alone. And maybe your older book could have been better to start with. But, once your book has been out for a while, you may be wondering if it’s time to move on or keep moving forward with your book marketing plan.
Advice from IR Approved Author L. Ryan Storms: “Forget about writing for the market. Write the stories that move you.”
A high school junior with crippling anxiety slips 9 minutes and 53 seconds into the past with each panic attack, and when a sandy-haired boy with hazel eyes and a dimple in one cheek tries to whisk her off her feet, she’s caught between first love and paralyzing fear.