10/9/12 #indiechat transcripts - The Alliance of Indie Authors..

adrianaryansc I'm here--hi, guys! #indiechat -9:01 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Hi guys - on #indiechat and starting to talk about importance of community with indie authors. -9:01 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @Froze8 Fancypants! #indiechat -9:01 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @chandahahn it's nice to finally meet you, Chanda. I've heard so many FABULOUS things about you. #indiechat -9:01 PM Oct 9th, 2012

MundieMoms RT @srjohannes: Hi guys - on #indiechat and starting to talk about importance of community with indie authors. -9:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @adrianaryansc welcome! glad you could make it. and thanks for spreading the word. #indiechat -9:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB RT @srjohannes: Hi guys - on #indiechat and starting to talk about importance of community with indie authors. #indiechat -9:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @chandahahn I had to send myself a calendar alert! #indiechat -9:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper Helllooo! *waves* I'm multi-tasking while watching The Voice! :) #indiechat -9:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes IN a few minutes @ornaross will stop by to talk about a great new community - the alliance of indie authors! #indiechat -9:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @JessieHarrell Thanks! :D #indiechat -9:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012

HeatherSunseri Good evening #indiechat. I'll be popping in and out. Having to work tonight. -9:03 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @Stacey_WB Thanks! I'm always working to get more authors involved. Author Birthday Bash, interviews, giveaways. It's been great. #indiechat -9:03 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley #indiechat Sorry I'm late. -9:03 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom Aloha everyone! Did I miss anything? #indiechat -9:03 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @bytefulcom you're right on time. #indiechat -9:03 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Building Community and offering support and cross marketing was why The indelibles got together and started #indiechat -9:03 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley Cool RT @srjohannes: Building Community and offering support and cross marketing was why The indelibles got together and started #indiechat -9:04 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak Hey everyone! #indiechat -9:04 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper And for the record: I LOVE the indie community. I've met so many awesome peeps. Authors, readers, bloggers, etc. #MuchLove #indieChat -9:04 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell just looking at the great folks who show up for the chat, I'm feeling all community-supported right now! #indiechat -9:04 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Stacey_WB is it about a community of writers & peers or a community of fans & readers? #indiechat -9:04 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley @Karen_Hooper Hi Lisa #indiechat -9:04 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Welcome @ornaross! #indiechat -9:04 PM Oct 9th, 2012

HeatherSunseri @srjohannes And you guys are doing a great job over at The Indelibles. Thanks for that. #indiechat -9:05 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Hello all. Greetings from London where it's 2am. But v happy to be here! #indiechat -9:05 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley @OrnaRoss Hello to London! #indiechat -9:05 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @OrnaRoss Oh, wow! TY for being here! :D #indiechat -9:05 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Here is a link to Alliance of indie authors -http://t.co/XUfye1kw every1 should check it out! #indiechat -9:05 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @OrnaRoss OMGosh - thank you so much for being awake for us in the middle of the night!! #indiechat -9:05 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Orna can you tell us why you started it and what it does? #indiechat @ornaross -9:06 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @srjohannes I'd love to get to know more groups like the Indelibles, anyone know of any other great author groups? #indiechat -9:06 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @srjohannes: Here is a link to Alliance of indie authors -http://t.co/K176CU2D every1 should check it out! #indiechat -9:06 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @Lisa_Nowak Hey! #indiechat -9:06 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss We started because we felt there was a need for a nonprofit association of indies. Collaboration is so important #indiechat -9:06 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @Karen_Hooper Yay indie! #indiechat -9:06 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @KatGirl_Studio Indie Writers and peers http://t.co/rjTUHflM #indiechat -9:06 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper Aww Ü• Thanks! RT @HeatherSunseri And you guys are doing a great job over at The Indelibles. Thanks for that. #indiechat -9:07 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @OrnaRoss Thanks for coming! #indiechat -9:07 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio still hoping an Indelibles spot opens up in the future... someday... #indiechat -9:07 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes RT @OrnaRoss: We started because we felt there was a need for a nonprofit association of indies. Collaboration is so important #indiechat -9:07 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss And we wanted to offer advice from worldclass advisors. And other things that indies can't do for ourselves. Like foreign rights #indiechat -9:07 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc I'm excited because I've been a long-time follower of @janefriedman and she's part of it. #indiechat -9:07 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @OrnaRoss what sort of support do you offer to Indies? #indiechat -9:07 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley For sure RT @OrnaRoss: Started because we felt there was need for nonprofit association of indies. Collaboration is so important #indiechat -9:08 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Stacey_WB ok, just checking because the topic could have been referencing either one #indiechat -9:08 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper @OrnaRoss Cheers! I love jolly old England. Lovely of you to join us. :) #indiechat -9:08 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes The alliance offers many benefits - potential foreign rights support, expert advice, and more! #indiechat -9:08 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom Has anyone tried CreateSpace's preview feature? Apparently it let's you share a few chapters and get feedback. #indiechat -9:08 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @OrnaRoss I wish I'd know about you guys months ago! #indiechat -9:09 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley That's good to knowRT @srjohannes: The alliance offers many benefits - potential foreign rights support, expert advice, and more! #indiechat -9:09 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes I just started my registration process today! #indiechat. havent been on email yet though! :) -9:09 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Education, advocacy, cross-collaboration. We see ourselves too as a bridge with libraries, book clubs etc #indiechat -9:09 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @bytefulcom no, I haven't seen that. I do like their new 3D book previewer though #indiechat -9:09 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc I'm tired of supposedly helpful organizations looking to fleece indies. Alli seems v. different. #indiechat -9:10 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley Wow! RT @OrnaRoss: Education, advocacy, cross-collaboration. We see ourselves too as a bridge with libraries, book clubs etc #indiechat -9:10 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @OrnaRoss can you give Indies some advice on the best ways to find community, be it the Alliance or elsewhere? #indiechat -9:10 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @adrianaryansc Thank you. I think we are different. All very committed to indies and working hard to make a difference. #indiechat -9:10 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell Amen! RT @adrianaryansc: Im tired of supposedly helpful organizations looking to fleece indies. Alli seems v. different. #indiechat -9:10 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio I think I've found all my web communities through twitter. #indiechat -9:11 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Our advisors are world-class, we are so lucky to have them. And everything is free to members. because we are nonprofit #indiechat -9:11 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam I'm a member of YA Indie. We all blog about publishing, and we're looking for new members to blog once a month: yaindie dot com #indiechat -9:12 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @OrnaRoss how do you help Indies connect with libraries? #indiechat -9:12 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley RT @JessieHarrell: @OrnaRoss how do you help Indies connect with libraries? #indiechat That's a great question. -9:12 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @OrnaRoss what's the role of the advisors at the Alliance? how do they contribute? #indiechat -9:12 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @JessieHarrell Here in the UK we work with the reading agency. We will be looking to do similar in US #indiechat -9:12 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @srjohannes I just signed up as well! What a great organization. #indiechat -9:13 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @chel_c_cam hi!! *waves :) Congrads on everything! #indiechat -9:13 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @JessieHarrell Once a month, we have a free helpline, where people can bring their personal issues. Also our blog & handbook #indiechat -9:13 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @JessieHarrell Good Q! Also, is it true that most libraries will accept donated copies of a book, even if u use a CS custom ISBN? #indiechat -9:13 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Our blog is http://t.co/sGCmVZLS. #indiechat -9:14 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam @srjohannes Thank you so much! I'm completely overwhelmed right now :) #indiechat -9:14 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss #indiechat And The Indie Authors Daily also -9:14 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @OrnaRoss Link's not working for me? #indiechat -9:14 PM Oct 9th, 2012

screennamesbite RT @srjohannes: Hi guys - on #indiechat and starting to talk about importance of community with indie authors. -9:14 PM Oct 9th, 2012

naty79r RT @OrnaRoss: Our blog is http://t.co/sGCmVZLS. #indiechat -9:15 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @adrianaryansc which link? #indiechat -9:15 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @OrnaRoss The blog link #indiechat -9:15 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley RT @adrianaryansc: @OrnaRoss The blog link #indiechat Didn't work for me either. -9:16 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @Stacey_WB Thanks Stacey! We do our best! #indiechat -9:16 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes here is the link again to check it out! #indiechat http://t.co/UZIPApRV -9:16 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @adrianaryansc http://t.co/PRPaZxkO #indiechat -9:16 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley RT @srjohannes: here is the link again to check it out! #indiechat http://t.co/B4yWDpDL Thanks, got it! -9:16 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @OrnaRoss TY! #indiechat -9:17 PM Oct 9th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle Hey all, what's the topic tonight? #IndieChat -9:18 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @JessieHarrell I think now community for indies is about finding your niche. Twitter is a great place to start. #indiechat -9:18 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio I think cross promotion is a great idea. I got a few indie friends together this past spring and we made a sampler eBook #indiechat -9:18 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc Is Alli targeted at beginning indies or those already published? #indiechat -9:19 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio ...and distributed it for free across the internet. #indiechat -9:19 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @JessieHarrell Being open to giving is the key. This really is a learning-by-doing-and-sharing community. #indiechat -9:19 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley RT @KatGirl_Studio: ...and distributed it for free across the internet. #indiechat That's great! -9:19 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @HeatherMcCorkle Indie community #indiechat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

BrinaCourtney just lurking, but wanted to say hi #indiechat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss The indies who do best are the indies who work together for each other. Like the indelibles. #indiechat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @BrinaCourtney Hi right back at you! #indiechat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @Stacey_WB Ah, excellent, thank you. #IndieChat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes i think you have to have published one book but look at the membership choices RT @adrianaryansc: #indiechat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @BrinaCourtney hey there - feel free to lurk away! #indiechat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @KatGirl_Studio Great idea! #IndieChat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @OrnaRoss: The indies who do best are the indies who work together for each other. Like the indelibles. #indiechat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam @BrinaCourtney Hi Brina! #indiechat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle RT @OrnaRoss The indies who do best are the indies who work together for each other. Like the indelibles. #IndieChat -9:20 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @srjohannes We also have an associate membership for studients and those preparing a book for publication #indiechat -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio we took a 2-7 chapters from each member's book and gathered them together in one eBook. #indiechat -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @OrnaRoss Are you then hiring people here in the US to do this work? #indiechat -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

ericalindquist I've been in my own little corner of self pubbing for a while and am interested in reaching out. What is a good way to do that? #indiechat -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @JessieHarrell Can I give a shoutout to a link to a book excerpt if I'm looking for feedback? Still relatively new to #indiechat :) -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes awesome! @srjohannes We also have an associate membership for studients and those preparing a book for publication #indiechat -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @KatGirl_Studio A sample of each of your novels, you mean? #indiechat -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Professional membership is for those who make their living from their indie writing #indiechat -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell excited that I'm now signed up for Alliance e-mails. LOVE when info comes to me. :) #indiechat -9:21 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam @ericalindquist This chat! Great way to meet new people :) #indiechat -9:22 PM Oct 9th, 2012

HeatherMcCorkle @ericalindquist Joining this chat is a great start! #IndieChat -9:22 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @bytefulcom no not just my books. 6 of us together. #indiechat -9:22 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @KatGirl_Studio Was this before you each had published? If not, how much did it affect your sales? #indiechat -9:22 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @chel_c_cam Absolutely. It's always great to meet new indies. #indiechat -9:23 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @bytefulcom is the book published already or are you looking for a beta or CP? #indiechat -9:23 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley RT @KatGirl_Studio: @bytefulcom no not just my books. 6 of us together. #indiechat How did it do? -9:23 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @ericalindquist I think you've come to the right place. And we'd love to see you in the Alliance. #indiechat -9:23 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio You can see the sampler here and download it free for Kindle http://t.co/WURmNBQK #indiechat -9:23 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @chel_c_cam What @ericalindquist & @heathermccorkle said ^_^ This is my 2nd or 3rd #indiechat and I learn something every time. -9:24 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @OrnaRoss @srjohannes What about those working in publishing but not planning on publishing (though maybe it will happen) #indiechat -9:24 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @KatGirl_Studio: You can see the sampler here and download it free for Kindle http://t.co/OuuPYPCe #indiechat -9:24 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @Froze8 We work mostly with volunteers, because we are nonprofit. many of our advisors and community builders are in US already #indiechat -9:24 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam My book Whisper is in there RT @KatGirl_Studio: You can see the sampler here and download it free for Kindle http://t.co/fi2IW1tA #indiechat -9:24 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @ericalindquist #Indiechat! :D -9:24 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @bytefulcom no this was after. Just released it this past June. #indiechat -9:24 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc One thing that's been challenging for me has been finding non-YA authors to cross-promote. :D #indiechat -9:25 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @Froze8 They can join as partner members. This is for service providers etc. #indiechat @srjohannes -9:25 PM Oct 9th, 2012

BrinaCourtney @chel_c_cam hey! #indiechat -9:25 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @chel_c_cam yep yep it is. I even updated it recently with my new book cover. #indiechat -9:25 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @adrianaryansc What genre is your book? #indiechat -9:26 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio Jessie & Chelsea are both in it too. #indiechat -9:26 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss RT @JessieHarrell: excited that I'm now signed up for Alliance e-mails. LOVE when info comes to me. :) #indiechat -9:26 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @OrnaRoss Adult dystopian. It will be out in December. #indiechat -9:26 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @adrianaryansc try WLC - they are for everyone but they have a large adult group http://t.co/rP5rzNhu #indiechat -9:26 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley @adrianaryan #indiechat I write MG and just released a chapter book. What genre do you write? -9:26 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio I'm hoping to put together another one for this winter in time for x-mas #indiechat -9:27 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley RT @adrianaryansc: @OrnaRoss Adult dystopian. It will be out in December. #indiechat Congrats. Well, we can't cross promote each other then! -9:27 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @OrnaRoss My mom is a director of a non-profit so I understand the importance of volunteers! #indiechat -9:27 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @OrnaRoss Neat! #indiechat -9:27 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss RT @chel_c_cam: @ericalindquist This chat! Great way to meet new people :) #indiechat -9:28 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @srjohannes TY for the recommendation. I'll check them out. #indiechat -9:28 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @LynNerdKelley No, unfortunately not! :'( #indiechat -9:28 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KatGirl_Studio I loved not only being in the sampler, but reading everyone else's stories 2. of course, it added to my TBR list #indiechat -9:28 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley RT @adrianaryansc: @LynNerdKelley No, unfortunately not! :'( #indiechat I hope you find some others in your genre to cross promote with. -9:29 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @Froze8 yes, we could not exist without our volunteer advisors and community builders. And MeetUp organizers. Always seeking.... #indiechat -9:29 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell do you have another book you'd like in sampler 2? #indiechat -9:29 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @OrnaRoss I'd love to hear more about the MeetUps. how do those work? #indiechat -9:30 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @OrnaRoss Do you do meetups in the States, too? I'm joining Alli as soon as I can! #indiechat -9:30 PM Oct 9th, 2012

BrinaCourtney @JessieHarrell can you explain this sampler to me? sorry I missed the beginning... #indiechat -9:30 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss RT @JessieHarrell: @KatGirl_Studio going indie adds massively to your TBR list! :All good! ) #indiechat -9:30 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio Other cross -promo events I've participated in were launch parties and cover reveals. #indiechat -9:30 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @JessieHarrell Not released yet. What's a CP? I was looking for feedback on my final revision draft. #indiechat -9:31 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Im doing 1-"Jingle all the YA " sampler w/group of YA authors. trying some new stuff with it. Comes out in Nov! @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:31 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @BrinaCourtney @katgirlstudio put it together. it's a comp of the start of 6 stories from 6 authors in a free download #indiechat -9:31 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @adrianaryansc Yes. We've been piloting this and now welcoming new groups. Florida got organised today. #indiechat -9:31 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB RT @OrnaRoss: RT @JessieHarrell: @KatGirl_Studio going indie adds massively to your TBR list! :All good! ) // ha ha sooooo true #indiechat -9:31 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell I know right. I still need to read everyone's books, I'm so behind. #indiechat -9:31 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @OrnaRoss How awesome! #indiechat -9:31 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes coolness. If you'd like to be included in ours too just let me know. #indiechat -9:32 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @bytefulcom CP = critique partner. sounds like what you need. go ahead and ask if anyone is looking. give genre & link ok. #indiechat -9:32 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam @KatGirl_Studio You're not alone :) #indiechat -9:32 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @adrianaryansc My book is basically YA, but I'm pretty new to cross-promotion. What are some ways you're cross-promoting? #indiechat -9:32 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss RT @srjohannes: Im doing 1-"Jingle all the YA " sampler w/group of YA authors. Comes out in Nov! @KatGirl_Studio #indiechat -9:32 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell SQUEE! I'm in Florida. RT @OrnaRoss: Florida got organised today. #indiechat -9:33 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @chel_c_cam lol I'm sure the wedding didn't help either. Only 18days left to go. Eeek! #indiechat -9:33 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @adrianaryansc It truly IS awesome. Seems like every day something wonderful happens. Just love the indie community. So giving. #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @JessieHarrell There's a lot of acronyms in this business, aren't there? :) Cool, I'll tweet it out next. #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @OrnaRoss Hmm, I run Pacific NW YA Authors in Portland, OR/ Vancouver, WA - we could work together? We get together often. #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @JessieHarrell Do you know @duolit? #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes eek whe and where! :) RT @JessieHarrell: SQUEE! I'm in Florida. RT @OrnaRoss: Florida got organised today. #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KatGirl_Studio 18 days??? So excited for you. #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley @KatGirl_Studio How exciting! #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Froze8 @bytefulcom @adrianaryansc RTing other authors things can be a form of cross-promo #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper ME TOO! #FLgal sRock RT @JessieHarrell SQUEE! I'm in Florida. RT @OrnaRoss: Florida got organised today. #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc @bytefulcom I'm doing excerpt in back of my book with another dystopian author. Also will be hosting on my blog. #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes agree! RT @OrnaRoss: seems like every day something wonderful happens. Just love the indie community. So giving. #indiechat -9:34 PM Oct 9th, 2012

BrinaCourtney @JessieHarrell very cool idea #indiechat -9:35 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @OrnaRoss I follow them on twitter. they did a chat with us a few weeks back. are they in Florida?? #indiechat -9:35 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom Is anyone looking for a critique partner? I'd love to get more feedback on my upcoming SF adventure novel. http://t.co/2JLv5bLl #indiechat -9:35 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @srjohannes: @JessieHarrell: It will be organised by @duolit Venue to be confirmed. Was in Orlando but likely to move #indiechat -9:35 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell had my first dress fitting today. They still have to take more out of the waist so I have to go back next week. #indiechat -9:35 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @Karen_Hooper you and I need to have our own conference. at Disney. With penguins and cocktails. #indiechat -9:36 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam This, so much this. RT @OrnaRoss: seems like every day something wonderful happens. Just love the indie community. So giving. #indiechat -9:36 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes they are in st augustine! RT @OrnaRoss: @srjohannes: @JessieHarrell: It will be organised by @duolit Venue to be confirmed.#indiechat -9:36 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @JessieHarrell @duolit are indeed in Florida. Nice synchronicity there! #indiechat -9:36 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KatGirl_Studio make 'em get it right. I had to cry to get them to do the alterations I wanted, but it worked. #indiechat -9:37 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc I love @duolit...they're so helpful. #indiechat -9:37 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @srjohannes how did I not know that? that's right around the corner from Jacksonville. #indiechat -9:37 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes For those just joining we R talking on importance of community as indie author. @ornaross is founder of Alliance of indie authors #indiechat -9:37 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @srjohannes Is St Augustine good for you? Are you in florida too? #indiechat -9:37 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell can I come? I mean Disney, penguins and cocktails, who could say no? #indiechat -9:37 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper @JessieHarrell YES! conference at Disney. With penguins and cocktails. I am SO there. #indiechat -9:37 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @OrnaRoss no atlanta but it is not far. Jessie is about 5 hrs from me :) #indiechat -9:38 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell oh this place is pros. they are one of the affiliate shops of the bridal store. #indiechat -9:38 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @OrnaRoss i can helo with Hotlanta GA! :) #indiechat -9:38 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KatGirl_Studio heck yeah! although only @karen_hooper has exclusive penguin access. #indiechat -9:38 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @srjohannes I love you guys. 5 hours is not far! That takes us to the end of our little island and into the ocean! #indiechat -9:38 PM Oct 9th, 2012

overdunne Hi everyone! Sorry I'm reeeeeally late. :( #indiechat -9:38 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell they already had to take a huge chunk out of the dress. somewhere in the 7-9 inches range. #indiechat -9:39 PM Oct 9th, 2012

AverysBookNook Butting in. If any YA authors would be interested in being featured on my blog (interview, guest post) feel free to contact me! #indiechat -9:39 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @OrnaRoss my husband's family is from Westham #indiechat -9:39 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @AverysBookNook aw you are sweet! #indiechat -9:39 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley @OrnaRoss Do you have a lot of children's writers in the Alliance? #indiechat -9:40 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc I could do Atlanta! I'm about three hours from there. #indiechat -9:40 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @AverysBookNook sure. have any spots in mid to late Nov open? #indiechat -9:40 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @AverysBookNook thanks, Avery! that's very generous of you. I'd love to take you up on that offer. #indiechat -9:40 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Lisa_Nowak @AverysBookNook Okay, how about a blog link? :P #indiechat -9:40 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @srjohannes @adrianaryansc I think I feel an Atlanta MeetUp coming on! #indiechat -9:40 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Ok lets refocus - any more questions for @ornaross on ALLI? Also what other communities are helping you as indie? #indiechat! -9:40 PM Oct 9th, 2012

overdunne @AverysBookNook That would be fun! Fellow Canadian here... #indiechat -9:41 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KatGirl_Studio dear God. you are a brave woman. I'd be a sopping puddle of tears on the floor. #indiechat -9:41 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell RT @srjohannes: Ok lets refocus - any more questions for @ornaross on ALLI? Also what other communities are helping you as indie? #indiechat -9:41 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell why? #indiechat -9:41 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Battista_j @AverysBookNook Love to be included. #indiechat -9:42 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper @KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell Don't wear expensive shoes. Penguins poop like every 15-20 min. #DownfallsOfPenguinsAtWriterCons #indiechat -9:42 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes ... *thinking* #indiechat -9:42 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell @KatGirl_Studio that much cutting? I'd be nervous. and I don't do nervous well. #indiechat -9:42 PM Oct 9th, 2012

ericalindquist I have a question. I *always* needs more editors for my novels. Copy and content. Is that something ALLi can help with? #indiechat -9:43 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell I just want to thank @ornaross so much for coming and sharing her great community with us. I can't wait to join! #indiechat -9:43 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @Karen_Hooper lol. I don't own expensive shoes. mostly i like boy's Vans & $20 sandles. #indiechat -9:43 PM Oct 9th, 2012

adrianaryansc Yes, a big thank you to Orna! #indiechat -9:44 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell Oh.. it's because I had to order a big size to fit my chest. But my waist is so much smaller. #indiechat -9:44 PM Oct 9th, 2012

overdunne RT @JessieHarrell: I just want 2 thank @ornaross so much for coming and sharing her great community with us. I cant wait to join! #indiechat -9:45 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @JessieHarrell basically they chop it off, then reattach all the decorations. They do it all the time. #indiechat -9:45 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Also we have a member event next week with @victoriastrauss about indies choosing good service providers. #indiechat -9:45 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley I'll let all my indie friends know about the Alliance. Thanks so much, Oma. #indiechat -9:45 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chandahahn Thanks @OrnaRoss. Definitely going to check out the link! #IndieChat -9:45 PM Oct 9th, 2012

JessieHarrell awesome! RT @OrnaRoss: Also we have a member event next week with @victoriastrauss about indies choosing good service providers. #indiechat -9:46 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @ericalindquist you can also use @bibliocrunch as a resource #indiechat http://t.co/NH95BC09 -9:46 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes I'm pretty good now. have more communities than I can handle really. #indiechat -9:46 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Thank you folks, I enjoyed it. Look forward to linking up. @LynNerdKelley @overdunne #indiechat@adrianaryansc @JessieHarrell #indiechat -9:47 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes RT @OrnaRoss: Also we have a member event next week with @victoriastrauss about indies choosing good service providers. #indiechat -9:47 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @KatGirl_Studio never too many :) #indiechat -9:47 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Addison_Moore Here, very late. Sorry! #indiechat -9:47 PM Oct 9th, 2012

overdunne RT @OrnaRoss: Also we have a member event next week with @victoriastrauss about indies choosing good service providers. #indiechat -9:47 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes @OrnaRoss thank you! #indiechat #indiechat -9:47 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @srjohannes my email box would say otherwise. #indiechat -9:47 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Our twitter handle is @IndieAuthorALLI . So keep in touch. #indiechat -9:48 PM Oct 9th, 2012

overdunne @OrnaRoss sorry I was so late...reading over the feed now. Always looking for more info. :) #indiechat -9:48 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley @OrnaRoss Thank you for all the valuable info and your link. #indiechat -9:48 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper @OrnaRoss Thanks so much for joining us! :) #indiechat -9:48 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes I have also heard of IBPA http://t.co/JDaa107k for self published & indie pubs I believe @lm_preston is a member and loves them. #indiechat -9:49 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley TY, just followed. RT @OrnaRoss: Our twitter handle is @IndieAuthorALLI . So keep in touch. #indiechat -9:49 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Karen_Hooper RT @OrnaRoss: Also we have a member event next week with @victoriastrauss about indies choosing good service providers. #indiechat -9:49 PM Oct 9th, 2012

jclillis @OrnaRoss @ericalindquist Erica, I'm right there with you; definitely want to reach out more. Will check out the Alliance! #indiechat -9:49 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Goodreads has a good self pub community as well http://t.co/SyPdIkDK find what is best for you #indiechat -9:50 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom A final question for all the Indies: If you could start over again, what piece of advice would you give yourself? #indiechat -9:50 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes RT @OrnaRoss: Our twitter handle is @IndieAuthorALLI . So keep in touch. #indiechat -9:50 PM Oct 9th, 2012

srjohannes Here is a list of groups on Goodreads that may be helpful! http://t.co/9CqNVaMT #indiechat -9:51 PM Oct 9th, 2012

jclillis @BrinaCourtney Hi Brina -- nice to meet you! I love anything with the word "cryptid' in it, so I have to check your books out. #indiechat -9:51 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @bytefulcom I don't know about most. I belong to such a wide range of them. #indiechat -9:51 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chandahahn @bytefulcom Get lots of beta readers and a good editor. #indiechat -9:52 PM Oct 9th, 2012

BiblioCrunch @srjohannes @ericalindquist If you have any questions, let us know! #indiechat -9:52 PM Oct 9th, 2012

BrinaCourtney @jclillis sweet! my whole series is about cryptids, or my take on them- I love when I find someone who knows what they are #indiechat -9:52 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB Also, the Indie Book Collective: http://t.co/0cpiA5tR #indiechat -9:52 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss Fantastic! Let's talk @Stacey_WB: @OrnaRoss I run Pacific NW YA Authors in Portland, OR/ Vancouver, WA. We could work together? #indiechat -9:53 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Addison_Moore @bytefulcom Vet a good editing team/Betas right from the beginning. #indiechat -9:53 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley Cool, thank you! RT @srjohannes: Here is a list of groups on Goodreads that may be helpful! http://t.co/lVJo1RLm #indiechat -9:53 PM Oct 9th, 2012

ChristinaFarley RT @srjohannes: Here is a list of groups on Goodreads that may be helpful! http://t.co/9CqNVaMT #indiechat -9:53 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam Amen @bytefulcom Get lots of beta readers and a good editor. #indiechat -9:53 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @bytefulcom Hire a cover professional cover designer and get beta readers. #indiechat -9:54 PM Oct 9th, 2012

BiblioCrunch RT @bytefulcom: A final question for all the Indies: If you could start over again, what piece of advice would you give yourself? #indiechat -9:54 PM Oct 9th, 2012

jclillis @BrinaCourtney I am FASCINATED by them. Okay, following you; we'll need to talk! #indiechat -9:54 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @OrnaRoss Sure thing. I'm signing up for Alliance right now. Gotta write my e-mail. :) #indiechat -9:55 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chandahahn I agree with @Stacey_WB about covers. Don't do the cover yourself, hire someone good. Find a cover that looks good as a thumbnail #indiechat -9:55 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss They are great celebrators of indie books. RT @Stacey_WB: The Indie Book Collective: http://t.co/rdJcTAW6 #indiechat -9:55 PM Oct 9th, 2012

MaganVernon Will not be at #indiechat because I am busy getting spliced. -9:55 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @MaganVernon Heh heh, you missed it kid! #indiechat -9:56 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @Stacey_WB Good advice. Also, I just looked at your site. I'm gonna have to make a "request review copy" page. Good idea! #indiechat -9:57 PM Oct 9th, 2012

BiblioCrunch And if you are having trouble finding an editor, cover designer, or other professional http://t.co/dMshhdZm can help :) #indiechat -9:57 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @bytefulcom I stole that idea from @MaganVernon The only problem is I forget to check it very often. lol #indiechat -9:58 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam You CAN do your own covers, but you have to be willing to put in time to learn how to do it. It's not a weekend project. #indiechat -9:58 PM Oct 9th, 2012

KatGirl_Studio @BiblioCrunch hey hey. i need help with my account. #indiechat -9:59 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chandahahn @bytefulcom You do get what you pay for. Use an editor that other indie authors recommends. #Indiechat -9:59 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @Addison_Moore Yep. & I have friends who are very literary & have been reading. Should I still spend the big $ for a pro editor? #indiechat -9:59 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @Addison_Moore I was also thinking about hiring a local english teacher or something. #indiechat -9:59 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chandahahn @bytefulcom Also I learned there is a huge difference between proffessional editors and fiction editors. I've been burned. #Indiechat -10:00 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB @chel_c_cam Yes! I was not and never will be capable, but lots of authors are great at making their own covers. Know thyself. :) #indiechat -10:00 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam @bytefulcom Pay the money for an editor. You will not regret it. You will regret NOT having a professional. #indiechat -10:00 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @chandahahn So avoid editors that only edit fiction? #indiechat -10:00 PM Oct 9th, 2012

LynNerdKelley #indiechat I need to go. Launching my chapter book tomorrow! Last minute deets. This was a great chat. Thanks! -10:00 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @bytefulcom No, you need a pro. An english teacher or literary friend does not understand the needs of book business #indiechat -10:00 PM Oct 9th, 2012

Stacey_WB Gotta go bust out the word count and start listening to the proofs for the Glow audiobook. Fun chat! Thank you @OrnaRoss #indiechat -10:01 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss @bytefulcom Make sure also that they know your genre and come highly recommended. It's worth every penny. um, cent. #indiechat -10:01 PM Oct 9th, 2012

chel_c_cam Just a good thing to remember that all these tips are just that, tips. They're not iron-clad rules. #indiechat -10:01 PM Oct 9th, 2012

bytefulcom @OrnaRoss I thought the needs of my readers came first. If I'm self publishing, shouldn't their enjoyment of the book come first? #indiechat -10:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012

OrnaRoss So true RT @chel_c_cam: @bytefulcom Pay for an editor . You will not regret it. You will regret NOT having a professional. #indiechat -10:02 PM Oct 9th, 2012