The word “indie” is merely an abbreviation of the term “independent.” Independent authors today choose to sidestep the traditional publishing world and venture out on their own through self-publication.
The "underground" movement of indie lit was formed in general to promote authentic, rare publications that are less susceptible to editing geared only toward widening a market reach. In other words, many independent writers feel that traditional publishing can at times, out of financial necessity, harvest less talented but more marketable authors' works as opposed to less marketable but better quality literature. While that feeling is not shared by all who choose to publish books independently, it has been a strong force in the creation of the movement today.
Independent literature is, of course, susceptible to the drawbacks of limited professional editing and feedback. For that purpose, this blog was formed to help both new and veteran writers in the independent publishing world polish their works, gain valuable insights on how to improve their techniques, and find support for their efforts. A large and growing phenomenon, indie literature is gaining prestige and marketability amongst traditionally published competitors today, due in part to groups of authors coming together to enhance one another’s work.
As the independent literature movement has gained momentum, it has begun to receive more substantial recognition from major publications, magazines, agents, and reading audiences than ever before. In the near future, indie lit is expected by many to rival traditionally published books in not only quality, but also in marketability and sales.
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