07/11/2025
Friday Feelings, and why I think indie authors deserve better...
Lately, I’ve noticed a big rise in negative comments aimed at indie authors on social media, and honestly? It’s getting out of hand.
Just because someone chooses to self-publish does not make them any less of a writer than someone with a traditional deal. Many indie authors invest in editors, designers, marketers, and run full author businesses on their own. Their books touch lives, build communities, and offer stories traditional publishing doesn’t always take a chance on. What’s sad is that most of the negativity comes from people who have never written a book themselves.
It’s easy to criticise. It’s much harder to create.
But amidst all the noise, there’s something beautiful happening too:
There are incredible readers, coaches, reviewers, and fellow writers who show up every single day to champion indie authors. They share posts, leave reviews, cheer loudly, and help these books reach the readers who need them.
These people are the real heroes of the indie world. 💛
So here’s your reminder today:
Support creativity.
Support courage.
Support indie authors.
Why should you support? Because stories don’t need a corporation’s approval to be worthy. They just need a reader willing to believe in them.