How Indie Authors Get Their Books Into Book Stores
In a constantly evolving market, indie authors have a higher chance of making it into bookstores than ever before
Indie authors, new and seasoned, are working hard to find new readers.
The self-publishing market has made amazing strides in the past few years, allowing indie authors to reach numerous readers.
By simplifying the process for authors, the entire process besides the platform hosting and paperback printing can be almost a one-man show. That is if indie authors are willing to create their own cover, write their own descriptions, and hire a professional editor. Once all is said and done, the margins that indie authors receive are higher than that of the traditional publishing process.
Sounds like the dream, right?
The only drawback to using services such as Amazon, Ingramspark, KoboBooks, Google Play Books, and more is the bridges it burns with book stores.
Big companies such as Amazon are slowly chipping away at the idea of brick and mortar.
In today's market, many readers find it more convenient to shop from the comfort of their own homes online. No need to leave your couch and pajamas or wrangle the kids into the car…
