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INDIE AUTHORS

Self-publish your own work to share with readers throughout California and possibly throughout North America.  Follow these steps...
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Step 1
Save your work in a digital format for uploading.

Step 2
Upload your self-published book and expose it to library readers in your area, throughout California, or potentially across the nation.

1. Go to https://indieauthorproject.librariesshare.com/indieauthor/org/mariposa-county/
2. click Submit your book
3. Follow instructions and prompts to submit your book.

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Recommended Web Resources

View our collection of books on writing!

View EBooks on Writing

• Ted-Ed videos on Writing/Composition
• Everyone Needs an Editor by Allison Schiff

Informative Publishers Weekly article on the process of working with a professional editor.

• J.A. Konrath's blog--A Newbie's Guide to Publishing

Konrath is a pioneer in the self-publishing field and one of its greatest success stories.  His popular blog offers great insight and advice.

• Writers' Cafe

Join this online community to post work for peer review, chat with fellow writers, access free online writing courses, and find advice on publishing your work.

• Nathan Bransford's blog

Former literary agent Nathan Bransford's site offers a blog from Nathan and an online forum where users trade advice on such topics as finding an agent, self publishing, and procrastination. 

• AgentQuery

Searchable database of literary agents.

• Query Shark

Blog written by literary agent Janet Reid provides critique on query letters submitted by aspiring authors looking for an agent.

• NaNoWriMo Blog

Writing advice from the headquarters of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) all year long

• Goodreads

The popular social media site for readers offers a platform for authors to promote their work.

• The Indie View

List of book reviewers who accept submissions and post reviews on their blogs, Amazon, Goodreads, etc.

• IndieReader

This site publishes a weekly list of self-published bestsellers

• ​Library Journal

Instructions on submitting your title to the Journal for review

• ​Foreword Reviews

Foreword Reviews is a trade review journal that covers the independent, alternative, university, and self-publishing industries and is frequently consulted by librarians and booksellers.  Find information on submitting your title to Foreword for review.

• The Midwest Book Review

From their website: "Established in 1976, The Midwest Book Review is an organization committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing."
Find useful Advice for Writers and Publishers and information on how to get reviewed in their publication.

• Writer Beware Blog 

Provides advice for writers and warns of potential scams in the publishing industry

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