The Indie Next Series
This four-part series delves into the Indie Next List — what it is and how it works; how publishers build campaigns; the ways in which authors can cultivate indie bookseller relationships and support; and how engaging an Indie Next effort fosters a more effective overall book campaign (even if you don’t hit the list).
How the Indie Next List Works
The arrival of Fall is imminent, and in the world of books, that means the major book releases of the year will be rolling out over the next couple of months — from the big name, perennial bestselling authors to the splashy, highly anticipated debuts.
How Publishers Build Indie Next Campaigns
Read Part 1 of the Indie Next List Series: How the Indie Next List Works.
How Authors Can Get Indie Booksellers to Support Their Books
This is mostly about being a good literary citizen. Yes, the angle here is that these are things an author can do to help land Indie Next nominations, but on the whole, this is about building strong relationships and supporting indie booksellers, which in turn helps open the door to some of these booksellers possibly reciprocating that engagement by sup…
The Hunt for the Quality in the Quantity
This is Part 4 of my Indie Next List Series. Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.