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Indie Author Fringe 2017 ~ March 18 ~ you’re invited!

March 15, 2017 by Patricia Sands 1 Comment

It’s that time of year again! The London Book Fair is on as we speak (March 14 -16). That means we should be getting ready for the INDIE AUTHOR FRINGE 2017, this Saturday, organized by ALLi ~ the Alliance of Independent Authors.

There’s no better one day blitz of the most up-to-date information, guidance and ideas for indie authors. It’s available to everyone everywhere ~ and ~ tadaaaa ~ it’s FREE!

This amazing day is specifically geared to writers interested in self-publishing but, trust me, there is a ton of information that every writer will find informative no matter how or where you are published. There are sessions for beginners, emerging and advanced authors, together with discounts, deals and all sorts of special giveaways.

To check out all the speakers and presentations, click here.

Prepare your beverage of choice, put your feet up, wear whatever you like and get ready to discover more publishing/writing information in one place than you ever dreamed possible. The action begins at 10 a.m. (GMT i.e. London time). Click right here if you want to see what time that means in your corner of the world.

Running 24 sessions over 24 continuous hours allows authors round the globe, to attend some live sessions, no matter where they’re located. (But don’t worry, you aren’t expected to stay up all night! You can always catch up later. Read how when you register.)

Register right now and find out how to attend, together with details of the fantastic lineup of speakers, sessions, competitions and giveaways. *See* you there! Oh … and tell all your writing friends!

Click on this “Register Here” link and plan your day! It will take you to the banner displayed below and you will be on your way.

This free Online Conference runs three times a year, fringe to London Book Fair (March 18th 2017), Book Expo (June 3rd 2017) and Frankfurt Book Fair (October 14th 2017).

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#IAF16 ~ Opening Line Competition

April 12, 2016 by Patricia Sands 1 Comment

imagesHave you entered? Have some fun!

How Can I enter or Vote in the Opening Line Competition?

The International Rubery Book Award LogoAs well as the speaker giveaways, we’re also hosting an Opening Line competition, sponsored by The International Rubery Book Award.

  • Submit your Opening Line here for an opportunity to win a Cash Prize.
  • Vote for your favourite Opening Line here.
  • The Opening Line competition closes at 8am Saturday 16th (UK Time), and the Winner will be announced at 10am during the Conference Close session hosted by Orna Ross.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE INFO ON HOW TO ATTEND ALL THE SESSIONS.

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Indie Author Fringe ~#IAF16~self-publishing experts

April 4, 2016 by Patricia Sands Leave a Comment

 

INDIE-AUTHOR-FRINGEWhat’s this all about?

If you are an indie author, read on and get excited.

The focus of Indie Author Fringe is to empower indie authors to make informed decisions about the myriad of self-publishing paths available to them.

Each author’s self-publishing journey is unique and individual but there are also seven clearly defined steps to success that are shared by all.

069e47cc1ed73ef7d7914605c6853b6aOur Indie Author Fringe events will take authors through this multi-stage journey, from inspiration through publication, all the way to licensing publishing rights overseas and in other formats like film and TV.

Whether you’re a newcomer to self-publishing, or are already selling thousands of box-sets through multiple retailers, you will learn and benefit.

Each event will be a 24-hour continual stream of invaluable information, scheduled to include you in the action of three of the major international Book Fair events — from the comfort of your home.

We’ll have cover and first-line competitions, interviews, panel sessions, presentations and debates and a resource pack to take away. Best of all, thanks to the unwavering support of ALLi’s generous sponsors, all our Indie Author Fringe events are FREE TO ATTEND.

This year the event will spread across three days:

April 15               May 14               October 22

There’s an amazing line up for the first Online Indie Author Fringe Event of 2016 that kicks off at 10am on Friday April 15th (London Time). There are simply too many great names to list here. Bonus ~ there are links beside each name to give you even more information.

I don’t believe there has ever been a more impressive list. Seriously.

Take a look by clicking right here. You will find a sign up link right there too … what could be easier? Just do it!

If you don’t have time to look through all the presenters right now, but you know you want to go … click right here to register.

To add to the fun, please enter the Opening Lineimages contest!

Just submit the first line of your book or story (the first full sentence ONLY) to enter. You also have the option of entering a link to your book on the retailer of your choice.

The Opening Line competition opens at Midnight London time on the 16th March, and ends at 8am London Time on the 16th April 2016

The 10 entries that have the most votes at the close of the competition, will be submitted to our sponsor (The International Rubery Book Award) who will select one competition winner.

The winner will be announced at 10am London Time on the 16th April.

PRIZE FOR THIS COMPETITION: A Cash prize of £150 is being provided.

Never leave home  

You can go in your pjs

Will I see you there? Please share this, thanks! #IAF16

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April 15,16,17~IndieReCon 2015~See you there!

April 13, 2015 by Patricia Sands Leave a Comment

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10 Reasons Why You Should Register For IndieReCon Today!

Want to make self-publishing mission possible? We give you 10 reasons why you should join us for IndieReCon, a 3-day global event to promote quality and craft in indie publishing.

  1. IndieReCon is FREE to attend.

Yes you read that right. The best thing about IndieReCon is that it’s 100% FREE to attend our sessions.

  1. IndieReCon is a conference for authors by authors.
  1. Get the nitty gritty details on self-publishing basics like pricing, distribution, and formatting from top industry professionals.
  1. You will learn to build your marketing and publicity skills.
  1. You will chat with NY Times bestselling authors Barbara Freethy and Bella Andre.
  1. We have fun contests and HUGE giveaways. (Hint – Begins with a KO and ends with a BO ~)
  1. It’s online. You can attend in your PJs. Need we say more?!
  1. You will discover some great new indie authors to read.
  1. You will learn about all the fab communities and tools out there for indie authors.

Every single blog post, chat, webinar will be packed with all the information you need to help you on the self-publishing path.

IndieReCon will help you learn all the inside info about the indie pubbing industry and help you succeed.

Hang out with us all day and all night. Hourly posts. Tons of live chats, Twitter chats, vlogs and webinars.

What are you waiting for? Tell your friends! RT this post. Share it on FB.

Dates: April Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth

The online conference is scheduled for April 15-16th with online seminars, workshops, discussions and master classes culminating in a reader-centered Indie Author Fringe Fest live from The London Book Fair’s Book and Screen Week, on Friday 17th April.

I’m looking forward to my IndieReCon Twitterchat at 9 p.m. EDT, Thursday, April 16, and hope you will join me at #selfpubcanada. Come and share your thoughts and ideas!

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