50 Best Gifts for Book Lovers
“50 Best Gifts for Book Lovers” by Jaylynn Korrell is a resource for the literary-minded who want to send the best gifts for readers that they can find. Bookmarks, floating bookshelves, you name it–this list has got it.
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10 of the Oldest Bookstores in the United States
“10 of the Oldest Bookstores in the United States” by K.T. Mehra is a literary listicle telling the histories and locations of some of the oldest bookshops in America. Locations include Boston, California, Pennsylvania, and more.
10 Free Literary Magazines Publishing Outstanding Fiction, Poetry, and Nonfiction
“10 Free Literary Magazines Publishing Outstanding Fiction, Poetry, & Nonfiction” by Anita Trimbur is a resource for readers and writers looking to jump into the wonderful world of lit mags. Check out this listicle including Hobart, Craft Literary, and more.
How to Set a Yearly Reading Goal and Stick to It
“How to Set a Yearly Reading Goal and Stick to It” by Grace Stetson is a resource for readers who want to win their Goodreads Reading Challenge Goal, like Grace did with 52 books in a year. Check out how Grace Stetson did it and how you could too.
31 Standout Self-Published Books for Your TBR
“31 Eye-Catching Self-Published Books for Your TBR” is a literary listicle featuring some of the most intriguing books from self-published authors as curated by Independent Book Review founder Joe Walters.
BOOK SALE: Indie Presses Offering Discounts During COVID-19 Pandemic
“BOOK SALE:Indie Presses Offering Discounts During COVID-19 Pandemic” by Joe Walters is a resource for readers who are looking to support small presses and find their next favorite book during the coronavirus pandemic. Check out discounts from Sunbury Press, Lanternfish Press, and more.
10 Tips for Developmental Editing Your Fiction
“10 Tips for Developmental Editing Your Fiction” by Joe Walters is a resource for writers who are interested in improving the big-picture aspects of their novel, novella, or short story. Learn more about structure, protagonists, pacing, and more.
The Author-Editor Relationship
“The Author Editor Relationship” is a resource for writers who are in search of an editor before self-publishing or traditional publishing. Indie authors will love Sandra Y. Desjardins’ practical approach to finding the right editor.
4 Tips for How to Beat Writer’s Block
“4 Tips for How to Beat Writer’s Block” by Brie Junichi is a resource for writers to get beyond the terrors of the blank page. With information about creative brain science as well as tips for what others have done to succeed, this blog post has the tools to get you writing again.
Interview with G.M. Nair
IBR’s Steph Huddleston sits down with G.M. Nair to discuss his latest novel DUCKETT & DYER: DICKS FOR HIRE. During a recent review, Huddleston called this humorous detective novel “a laugh-filled romp through time and space with two out-of-their-depth best friends.”