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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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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
6 Writing Exercises to Help You Start and Finish Your Novel
These six writing exercises will not only provide you with a refreshing break, but will also help further your in-development manuscripts — whether you’re at the start, middle or end of that process.
Advice from IR Approved Author Sandro Martini: “Learn to accept failure and rejection as part of the job. It’s literally part of the job, like editing, like writing, like researching. Just accept it, it’s not personal.”
Dual-timeline novel about a middle-aged man who wants to discover his family’s buried history before he loses his dad—a history that involves a mass-killing in smalltown Italy in 1945, his uncle’s disappearance in Stalingrad, and a hidden crime that can take down a political dynasty. It’s based on a true story.
IR Approved Author Nellie Hill: “The best part of being an indie author is the open communication with the various editors because that often involves true discussion…”
The book is about people and why he or she does what he or she do. What for, and where is it leading us?
Advice from IR Approved Author Joanna Kadish: “Be prepared to attend book conferences and enter contests to stand out from the competition.”
In mourning the deaths of cherished loved ones who followed my example and lived wild lives, and I point the accusatory finger incriminating myself, while my essays and stories ask the question, where do you draw the line? When is the thrill-seeking too much?