The Independent Publishing Magazine: Archive and The End of an Adventure
The Independent Publishing Magazine
by Mick Rooney
10M ago
Around late 2007 I had an idea of a simple blog about my adventures as an independent author in the world of self-publishing. Little did I know then how long that journey and series of adventures would unfold. I remember as if it were yesterday writing those words: Welcome to the Blog. A year later ..read more
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CAP Awards 2023 for Irish Indie Authors
The Independent Publishing Magazine
by Mick Rooney
11M ago
The CAP Awards provide a platform to showcase Independently Published Authors in Ireland, bringing them to the attention of book shops, distributors, and the media with all money raised going to the charity Aware. Aware is a non-profit organisation that provides education, support, and information on mental health, particularly depression, bipolar disorder, and positive mental health. Founded ..read more
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IngramSpark Drop Set-up Fees
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by Mick Rooney
11M ago
One of the go-to platforms for self-published authors, IngramSpark, has decided to dispense with its set-up fees. IngramSpark announced it will no longer charge a fee for new title uploads (for print or ebook formats). Revisions will also now be free for up to 60 days after the book’s first production date. After that, it will ..read more
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Can AI Reduce Discrimination Against Non-native Writers? – Nilangan Ray | Guest Post
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by Mick Rooney
1y ago
Have you encountered job ads that exclusively seek native speakers? Have you faced rejections due to not being a prolific writer? As a non-native writer, you may have great thoughts, stories, or research to share, but your writing style and quality may not always measure up to those of native writers. This often results in ..read more
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Dublin Literary Award 2023 Shortlist Announced
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by Mick Rooney
1y ago
Six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council, which awards excellence in world literature. Celebrating 28 years, this award is the world’s most valuable annual prize for a single work of fiction published in English, worth €100,000 to the winner. If the book has been translated the ..read more
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Does AI Art Affect Indie Authors? – Miles Oliver | Guest Post
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by Mick Rooney
1y ago
If you’ve spent any time on social media over the last few months, you’ve probably seen plenty of people sharing pictures of themselves that were “created” using Artificial Intelligence (AI). There are several apps currently available that allow people to share a few photos and instantly have them turned into pieces of art. You’ll find ..read more
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – Self-Publishing Christmas
The Independent Publishing Magazine
by Mick Rooney
1y ago
Firstly, I want to thank all our great guest post writers for their contributions during 2022. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, TIPM was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of regular writer and contributor, Douglas Burcham. TIPM wishes all our supporters and subscribers a safe and happy festive period for this ..read more
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Writing and Reading for Pleasure: Douglas Burcham (RIP)
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by Mick Rooney
1y ago
Way back in 2014 I met Douglas at a writer conference in Leicester, England. I was enthused by his energy and his enthusiasm for writing. Like so many writers in the indie scene, he came to writing late in life, but with a burst of energy and ideas like so many authors who had suppressed ..read more
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Are Entry-Level Jobs Disappearing in Publishing? – Ella Gallego | Guest Post
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by Mick Rooney
1y ago
You’re a recent literature graduate or someone pivoting in their career who wants to acquire an entry level publishing position. However, entry level publishing position requirements far exceed entry-level. You continuously encounter entry-level positions, with meagre pay, that require or implicitly request previous experience. Phrases like ‘3-5 years of publishing experience required’ or ‘contracts experience ..read more
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10 Tips on Growing Your Personal Brand as an Author – Andrew Deen | Guest Post
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by Mick Rooney
1y ago
As an author, there’s more to making it big than just writing books. While creating great work is an integral part of becoming a successful author, to grow your personal brand, you’ll have to put effort into getting your name in front of people before you can expect to be selling out books. While there’s ..read more
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