Brand vs One‑Book Focus
One hit book is fun, a brand sells books forever.
Build a recognizable vibe, niche, and voice that keeps readers coming back.
DM “FOREVER BRAND” for help!
#AuthorBrand #BookLaunchGrowth #EbookMarketing #KindleReads #GoodreadsCommunity #Book2Read #ReaderLoyalty #IndieAuthors #USAReads #EuropeReads #MiddleEastBooks #BookMarketingTips #BrandMatters #LongTermSuccess #ContentStrategy #ReadersFirst #AuthorJourney #2026Tips #Rebecca #tamera
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Testing your outreach is essential. Not every platform will yield the same returns, find where your readers are active and focus there. For some, Twitter/X works best. For others, TikTok’s community can form the backbone of discovery.
#findyourplatform #bookmarketingstrategy #bookstrategy #readersfirst #booktraffic #authorfinds #bookpromotionplan #audiencetargeting #bookvisibility #socialbookmarketing #bookreachuk #bookreachusa #writingflow #creativeauthor
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You don’t just read our stories—you bring them to life. Here’s why that matters more than anything…
Read more: selfishgenie.com/blog.html#
#ReadersFirst #IndieBooks #WritingCommunity
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You don’t just read our stories—you bring them to life. Here’s why that matters more than anything…
Read more: selfishgenie.com/blog.html#
#ReadersFirst #IndieBooks #WritingCommunity
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InkRift is here; a creator-first platform built on fairness.
Creators earn 70% flat with no hidden fees.
Readers get low, honest prices that directly support real storytellers.
People Before Profit. Always.
theinkrift.com | discord.gg/axuT5xuj62
#InkRift #FairPay #ReadersFirst #70PercentFlat
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🔥 INDIE COMICS > EVERYTHING 🔥
Sharing a piece I did for ALPHACORE (Rippaverse) — and a quick reminder why supporting smaller publishers matters. The “big guys” can feel bloated and distant; too many don’t protect their characters—or their readers. But outfits like Rippaverse and Riot Press care. We answer to the story, the art, and the fans. Full stop.
If you want comics with heart, hustle, and accountability… this is the lane.
Support indie. Lift the builders. 🛠️
This a fun piece I did a little while back just for the heck of it.
—PTP
#Alphacore #Rippaverse #RiotPress #IndieComics #CreatorOwned #SupportIndie #ComicArt #MakeComics #SmallBatch #DirectToFans #ReadersFirst #NoMiddlemen #ComicsCommunity @EricDJuly @TheRippaverse
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8 Aug 2025
Created by a team affiliated with the Brick House Cooperative, BRIET is inviting publishers to sell, not license, their e-books to libraries. Several indie presses are already in.
More via @PublishersWkly ⤵️
publishersweekly.com/pw/by-t…
@mariabustillos #Libraries #Ebooks #DigitalOwnership #LibraryAccess #OpenAccess #LibraryInnovation #MariaBustillos #Briet #IndiePublishing #BookRights #ReadersFirst #LibraryEquity #PublishingNews #DigitalLibraries #LibraryFuture
ALT Left side: Photo grid of five headshots of members of Briet's team. Photos are, clockwise from top left: Flaming Hydra collective's Maria Bustillos, Aboard co-founder Paul Ford, developer Matthew McVickar, developer Jacob Ford, and Sludge founder David Moore. Right side: Simple flowchart diagram for BRIET. Text reads: Creators & publishers on all familiar platforms can use BRIET. BRIET bundles and sells on its library-friendly marketplace. Using BRIET, creators & publishers sell their work to libraries, who preserve and loan it out to patrons.
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Maria Bustillos & the Brick House team are behind BRIET, a new platform that invites publishers to sell eBooks to libraries, allowing libraries to own them, not just license them. Several indie publishers are already on board.
More via @PublishersWkly ⤵️
publishersweekly.com/pw/by-t…
#Libraries #Ebooks #DigitalOwnership #LibraryAccess #OpenAccess #LibraryInnovation #MariaBustillos #Briet #IndiePublishing #BookRights #ReadersFirst #LibraryEquity #PublishingNews #DigitalLibraries #LibraryFuture
ALT Photo grid of five headshots of members of Briet's team. Photos are, clockwise from top left: Flaming Hydra collective's Maria Bustillos, Aboard co-founder Paul Ford, developer Matthew McVickar, developer Jacob Ford, and Sludge founder David Moore.
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Authors, your book deserves to be seen! Marketing isn't just about sales; it's about building a lasting connection with readers. Start now with a strong strategy and consistent effort. #BookMarketing #AuthorTips #ReadersFirst #MarketingMatters
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2 Dec 2024
If you could tell readers only one thing about your book, what would it be? 💬📚 #ReadersFirst #MeaningfulReads #AuthorGoals
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Join us tomorrow, October 16 at 1:00pm ET, DPLA will host a free webinar - “Does Digital Ownership Matter For Libraries?” with our Collaborating For Access partners COSLA and ReadersFirst.
Register: ow.ly/PZYV50TMaa8
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There's still time to register! Join our friends @dpla , @ReadersFirst , and @IndieAuthorProj for a lively discussion about the relationship between libraries and indie authors.
Next Thursday, February 1, at 3p ET, join us for the seventh in our Collaborating for Access series of webinars with @cosla_us and @readersfirst to talk about ways librarians and independent authors can work together to increase access. RSVP: bit.ly/dpla-events
ALT Promotional graphic: Collaborating for Access: Libraries and Independent Authors: Thursday, February 1, at 3p ET. bit.ly/dpla-events.
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Vor 7 Jahren gestartet, «The Axios». Die Idee zu dem US-Nachrichtenportals: „Deliver the cleanest, smartest, most efficient and trust-worthy experience for readers and advertisers alike.“ - Aus The Axios Manifesto. #readersfirst #newsportal #publishing medium.com/@Axios/the-axios-…
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Join us on Feb 1 at 3p ET for the seventh in our Collaborating for Access series of webinars presented w/ @COSLA_US @ReadersFirst. We’ll look at ways libraries and self-published authors can work together for mutual benefit. Find out more and RSVP here: bit.ly/dpla-events
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21 Dec 2023
💡Massachusetts 🇺🇸 considers a new state bill allowing #libraries to purchase #eBooks like physical books
@ReadersFirst debunks the Association of American Publishers' (AAP) opposition
Check out our LinkedIn post for more details 👉 linkedin.com/posts/knowledge…
#eLending #eBookSOS
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24 Nov 2023
Absolutely over the moon for Jack and RN to have won this award - content is king, and Jack is wearing the crown! 😁🥳#PPAIndPub #ReadersFirst
🎉We’re thrilled to announce that RN has just won the award for Content Piece of the Year, with our fearless leader @JackCourtez accepting our trophy at the @PPA_Live awards! 🌟 Huge thanks to our incredible team for making this possible. 🙌🏆
#PPAIndPub #ContentExcellence
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This Thursday, join us to explore how libraries indie publishers can work together for greater #access w/ @ipghq @sonomalibrary @IngramContent @columbialib @wclslibraries @EuropaEditions @7StoriesPress #OceanStateLibraries @ReadersFirst @COSLA_US : bit.ly/dpla-events
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Join us Oct 5 as we explore how libraries indie publishers can work together for greater #access w/ @ipghq @sonomalibrary @IngramContent @columbialib @wclslibraries @EuropaEditions @7StoriesPress #OceanStateLibraries @ReadersFirst @COSLA_US : bit.ly/dpla-events
ALT Promotional graphic: Collaborating for Access: Libraries and Independent Publishers. Thursday, October 5, at 2p Et, bit.ly/dpla-events. Speakers: Mallori Bontrager, Independent Publishers Group; Sandra Breedlove, Sonoma County Library; Agustina Casal, Ingram Content Group; Pamela M. Graham, Columbia University Libraries; Micah May, Palace Marketplace; Carmi Parker, Whatcom County Library System; Lisa Sallee, Ocean State Libraries; Michael Reynolds, Europa Editions; Moderated by Claire Kelley, Seven Stories Press.
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Majority of Wayback Machine seems to be down:
(only Wayback page up seems to be archive.org/web/ )
web.archive.org/web/ , web.archive.org/web/20131021… etc are down / "Unable to connect" #internetArchive
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2 Aug 2023
Generally they don't sell the ebooks to you either. You're also only licensing them.
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