As the Audies celebration approaches you may be celebrating or hibernating. Do the awards matter? Do you need them as part of your marketing and self promotion?
What a clear-headed, honest post. I appreciate your insight into this. Having just submitted my book for review, I'll be thrilled just to get a review. As for submitting it for an award...hmmm...clearly it helps to have an agent and a big publisher behind you. Wish I had both.
I definitely think having a publisher behind you helps. You don't really need an agent in the industry which is at least a relief...and you can advocate for yourself. It's still possible to get an award with indie work, so don't lose faith. And keep submitting for reviews! We'll see how Kirkus shakes out.
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What a clear-headed, honest post. I appreciate your insight into this. Having just submitted my book for review, I'll be thrilled just to get a review. As for submitting it for an award...hmmm...clearly it helps to have an agent and a big publisher behind you. Wish I had both.
I definitely think having a publisher behind you helps. You don't really need an agent in the industry which is at least a relief...and you can advocate for yourself. It's still possible to get an award with indie work, so don't lose faith. And keep submitting for reviews! We'll see how Kirkus shakes out.
My jaw DROPPED at the $500 fee for a Kirkus review of your novel. Holy crow. I love your insight on this 🥰