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What are your favorite resources for Indie Authors ?
I highly recommend Joanna Penn , Hugh Howey , J . A . Konrath . Google them . Read their blogs . Watch any video interviews . They are very knowledgeable , experienced and give great advice . This is a tough business , but I find them to be positive and realistic at the same time when it comes to setting out on your indie author journey .
My ( online ) writer ' s group , kboards and Dirty Discourse .
What is your take on self-publishing verses traditional ?
I think there are pros and cons to both . I can see many advantages in being a hybrid author , where you have a traditional contract for a certain series let ' s say , but then you self-publish on your own in addition to that . Amanda Hocking is a great example of this . It really depends on which avenue is best for you as a writer . I see value in both .
Which social media do you find most necessary ? What can you live without ?
I enjoy social media and connecting with people . I primarily use Facebook , Twitter and Reddit . I ' m not sure from a professional point of view that any of them are necessary . They all share the jobs of keeping me in touch with the community ( articles , calls for subs , new trends , shoulders to cry on ) as well as providing channels for me to announce my latest releases . I think as long as you are finding places to connect , it isn ' t all that important what specific medium you use .
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