Indie Author Project Expert Session: The Benefits of Kirkus Editorial and Kirkus Indie

Virtual Event

In this webinar on The Benefits of Kirkus Editorial and Kirkus Indie, Marinna Castilleja, senior production editor–Kirkus Editorial; Robin O’Dell, senior production editor–Kirkus Editorial; and Chaya Schechner, President of Kirkus Indie, will talk about how Kirkus Editorial and Kirkus Indie work. Marinna and Robin will outline Kirkus Editorial’s pricing, the different editing tiers, and what […]

Understanding Foreign Rights and the Opportunities for Indie Authors

Virtual Event

Have you ever wondered how books get picked up by international rights buyers for print, audio, TV, and film? Curious about how your book can be adapted, translated, and sold in the global market in multiple languages? Join Roseanne Cheng, author, book marketer, and Director of Business Development at DropCap Rights Agency, to learn about […]

Book Marketing for Indie Authors with Bedside Reading

Virtual Event

You published a book; now what? Everyone promises to make your book a bestseller. Everyone has a “social media plan.” Everyone pledges to pitch their book to the Today Show, and on and on. Let’s cut through the clutter and discuss what works and how to make it cost-effective! Jane Ubell-Meyer is an award-winning entrepreneur, […]

Indie Authors and Libraries: A Perfectly Bookish Match!

Virtual Event

Libraries have undergone significant transformations over the past century, evolving from quiet, restrictive strongholds of books into welcoming community centers where people are encouraged to gather, explore, and learn. The relationship libraries and librarians have with indie books and authors has also changed significantly over time. Join Melissa Bobe, 2024 Indie Author of the Year, […]