In the whirlwind of the last few weeks, I almost missed this innovative book idea by Indies Unlimited.
First Chapters is an anthology of exactly that – the first chapters of a whole heap of books by Indies Unlimited contributors – including yours truly. 😀
Pic courtesy Russell Stover
It’s like a sampler box of chocolates – a taste of each flavour so you can decided which ones you like the best.
As Indies Unlimited prides itself on the quality of the writers ‘on staff’, this is a good deal for readers because they can find excellent indie books all in one place. I’ve read quite a few of the books you can sample, and I have enjoyed all of them, so I’m proud to be associated with so many really good Indie writers.
For authors, it’s also a good deal because our work becomes more visible, and visibility is the name of the game in e-publishing.
If you get a chance, please check out First Chapters on Amazon. I know you won’t be disappointed. I do warn you though, you may find yourselves buying a lot of ‘chocolate’. 😀
cheers
Meeks,
p.s. My first day at ‘school’ went really well. I was particularly relieved to find that many of the 16 participants were my age-ish, and everyone was interesting. Now I have to go do my homework. -sigh-
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August 10th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
What an innovative marketing technique! I love it!!! 😀
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August 11th, 2013 at 9:22 am
It’s still too early to know if readers will appreciate it as well, but I agree, a really innovative approach.
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August 1st, 2013 at 10:14 am
I’ve indulged in a copy of First Chapters – it’s a bargain 🙂
When I did Cert IV Workplace Training & Assessment, it was the group I enjoyed most… diverse in ages, backgrounds and interests – adult education can be fun. Homework is still a bitch though 😦
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August 1st, 2013 at 2:16 pm
Spot on! That diversity is what makes the group come alive. And yes, my conscience is not prodding me to make a start on the homework. For this week it’s just reading one chapter of the textbook but I know it’s going to ramp up astronomically so I really should give the whole lot a quick once through. Then I’ll be ready to get into details next week. Of course what I ought to do and what I will do are very different beasts. 🙂
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August 1st, 2013 at 6:57 am
Life may not really be “like a box of chocolates” but a book might fit the bill — with a lower caloric count.
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August 1st, 2013 at 8:43 am
lol – maybe they should market it as a weightloss aid?
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July 31st, 2013 at 11:10 pm
Glad you had a good day at school, and that you didn’t need a Star Wars lunchbox to fit in! 😉
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August 1st, 2013 at 8:45 am
-grin- It actually gave my morale a bit of a boost. There are two of us ladies wanting to do training in the IT area. At the end of the day, one of the guys [just 3 out of 16] jokingly called us the ‘IT chicks’. I haven’t been a chick in such a long time!
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August 1st, 2013 at 9:40 am
Pleased to hear it was a good day. Fitting in with a happy group makes things so much more enjoyable doesn’t it. 😀 watch out IT chick, they’ll be asking you to fix their computers for them in no time!
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August 1st, 2013 at 2:23 pm
lmao – Maybe I should get a t-shirt printed with IT chick on the front and D.I.Y. on the back. 😉
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August 1st, 2013 at 8:05 pm
😀
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July 31st, 2013 at 8:31 pm
It does sound like a fantastic idea though of course many of us have chapters free through other sites and also on Amazon where you can read bits of the books at random.It’s great to have so many in one place though.
Does Katie make sure you’ve done your homework before letting you have your ‘tea’ ?.
Massive Hugs xxxx
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July 31st, 2013 at 11:11 pm
Hah… my daughter doesn’t cook.
And yes, it’s having them all in one place that is the best thing about the samples. Plus I believe after the 3 month KDP Select period is up, IU will be putting First Chapters on Smashwords where it can be free all the time.:)
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