The Indie Author Project is a publishing community that includes libraries, authors, and curators working together to promote and support independent authors.
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📣 The 2026 Indie Author Project Annual Contest is coming soon! Submissions open April 1, 2026 — with a new Children’s Picture Book category added this year.
Get the details: bit.ly/3Yp2A6c
#WritingCommunity #IAPAnnualContest @LYRASIS @Palacelib @BiblioBoard
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✨#IndieAuthorDay2025
November 14 @ 12 PM EST | FREE virtual sessions for authors & libraries!
• IAP 101
• Book Marketing Demystified
• Lightning Round
• And the Winner Is… Celebration!
View the full schedule here: bit.ly/4o241mj
#indieauthors #librarylove
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“[It] has also made me proud as a librarian to be celebrated by an organization that centers libraries as well as the freedom to create, read, and share stories.” » Melissa Bobe
Read the full story here: bit.ly/47w8uqx
@abookbumble @LYRASIS @Palacelib @PublishersWkly
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#IndieAuthorDay2025 kicks off on 11/14 at 12 pm ET with FREE virtual sessions for indie authors, libraries, & readers.
• IAP 101
• Book Marketing Tips
• Lightning Round
• Awards & Celebration
Full schedule here: bit.ly/4o241mj @LYRASIS @Palacelib @BiblioBoard
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💖 My love for you is overdue ✨
Just in time for Valentine's Day this Friday... our annual Library-themed punny valentines have arrived!
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@IndieAuthorProj @LYRASIS @Palacelib #ValentinesDay #libraryvalentines #librarylove
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It's National Author Day! Who's your favorite author of all time?
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If you haven't registered for #IndieAuthorDay yet, NOW is the time! Registrations are almost full for this Saturday's program - sign up and join us!
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Join us on Sat., Nov. 2 from 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at the downtown Central Library for this free #IndieAuthorDay program w/ @LisaFellinger @bornangelauthor @rchlltrmn, Katie Cosgrove, Jim Charlier, Marilynn Mendel & Annette Daniels Taylor!
Register: tinyurl.com/BfloIndie24
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#IndieAuthorDay has begun! Check out today's lineup of FREE virtual sessions: indieauthorday.com/blog/join…
"Booked & Shelved: Collaborating with Public Libraries" is happening now!
Join us live at: shorturl.at/WL4Lu
#IndieAuthorDay2024 #IndieAuthorProject #TheFutureIsIndie
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Attention Local Authors! Are you an indie author looking for a chance to showcase your talent?
The #IndieAuthorProject Annual Contest is looking for the best indie-published book in seven different genres!
Learn More and Submit Your Work by May 31st. indieauthorproject.libraries…
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📚 Share the love with a dash of humor this Valentine's Day with our pun-tastic library-themed valentines that are sure to steal your hearts (and make you chuckle). 😄💘
#PunnyValentines #LoveInTheLibrary #ValentinesDay @Palacelib @BiblioBoard @LYRASIS
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The 7th Annual Indie Author Project Contests are right around the corner, and they're bringing an exciting new format that bolsters even more inclusivity for indie authors worldwide.
#indieauthorproject #iapcontests #staytuned #indieauthors indieauthorproject.com/?p=53…
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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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Congrats to local author @AJVrana for winning an @indieauthorproj award for The Hollow Gods!
The Hollow Gods is about a town cursed by a spirit that possesses young women and the person who may be the next victim.
Read The Hollow Gods in BiblioBoard: ow.ly/tZ8150QgPnY
ALT The covers of the two books that won Ontario Author Project Awards - The Hollow Gods and The Hollow Boys.
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There's still time to register for today's #IndieAuthorProject #ExpertSession with @KirkusReviews!
Can't attend live? No problem! All registrants will receive a link to the recording of the session.
To register visit: bitly.ws/34A67
Don’t forget to register for Thursday’s IAP #ExpertSession with Kirkus Reviews! Registration is free & all attendees will receive $50 off of a Standard or Expanded Review from Kirkus!
To register visit: bitly.ws/34A67
#IndieAuthorProject #TheFutureIsIndie #ReadLocal
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Don’t forget to register for Thursday’s IAP #ExpertSession with Kirkus Reviews! Registration is free & all attendees will receive $50 off of a Standard or Expanded Review from Kirkus!
To register visit: bitly.ws/34A67
#IndieAuthorProject #TheFutureIsIndie #ReadLocal
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Attending LJ's #DayOfDialog today? Be sure to stop by the #IndieAuthorProject virtual booth for exciting program updates, author chats, and more!
Check it out: tinyurl.com/iapdayofdialog
#LJDoD #LibrariesLead #IndieAuthorDay2023
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With the support of public libraries, we're able to offer you incredible software to help expand your readership and discovery both in your community and beyond! #indieauthorproject #librarysoftware #LibraryLove #CommunityEngagement @Palacelib @BiblioBoard @LYRASIS
Our innovative technologies (@Palacelib @IndieAuthorProj and BiblioBoard) help support librarians' efforts in strengthening their library's role at the center of their community.
Learn more about how we can support you and your community: tinyurl.com/2p8zmhfs @LYRASIS
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The 6th annual contests are coming to a close. Haven’t submitted your book yet? You have until May 31st to do so! 🥳
The 6th annual #IndieAuthorProject regional contests are open for submissions! Authors, you have until 5/31 to submit for a chance to win $1000 in cash prizes along with other perks! #ReadLocal #TheFutureIsIndie indieauthorproject.com/the-2…
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We are so excited to announce that @PascualaHerrera has been selected as the 2022 Indie Author of the Year! Congratulations, Pascuala! We couldn't be more excited 🎉 #indieauthorproject #indieauthors
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