Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is The Independent Author Network?
A. The Independent Author Network (IAN) is a group of like minded authors who are self published or published by a small indie press. The group is open to all independent authors. Many are active social networkers at sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.
Q. Does IAN admin promote members at Twitter or are members left to go it alone?
A. IAN admin tweet 100+ member pages a day. 7 days a week to over 500,000 followers.
Q. What kind of traffic numbers does the website attract?
A. More than 5,000 visitors browse our member pages each day.
Q. What is the cost to join?
A. Yearly Bronze membership is free at IAN, however to help cover rising site costs we require new members to please pay a one time set up fee. If you have 1-6 books to promote the Membership setup fee is $24.95. A Silver membership allows you to include and promote 7-13 books on your page $49.95 One time fee
Q. Will I need to pay the fee yearly?
A. Bronze and Silver membership are a one time fee and will not be charged again!
Q. My books are erotica. Will my titles be included?
A. Yes. Erotica is perfectly fine as long as there are no characters under the age of 18.
Q. Is there any genres/content you don't want on the website?
A. We have no interest in books that promote hate or racism or glorify pedophilia or child abuse.
Q. What else do I need to join?
A. All new members must have a book that is published or near publishing at a small mainstream independent press or is self-published.
Q. What would I receive with my membership?
A. A Bronze Membership is a full Member Page with BIO, large book covers, up to 6 books with buy links, PDF sample downloads, video trailers, and the ability to sell eBook and print copies. Up to 6 books included in the Book Directory. A supportive author environment.
Q. Will I have direct access to my member page to make changes?
A. No. We set up the original page and then make all future additions and changes for you. This leaves you more time to write!
Q. I'm a member. How do I add new books to my page?
A. You can send us changes for your IAN page by clicking this link.
Q. I'm a member. How do I add chapter samples and reviews to my page?
A. You can send us changes for your IAN page by clicking this link.
Q. Can I add a YouTube trailer to my page?
A. Yes
Q. Can I include Tik Tok posts to my page?
A. Yes. All we need is Embed Codes to add Tik Tok posts.
Q. Can I add my Radio Interview to my IAN page?
A. Yes as long as it is in a MP3 or MP4 file.
Q. Can I add Amazon, Smashwords and Barnes&Noble.com links for my books?
A. Absolutely! Also any other links you would like.
Q. I have an associate account at Amazon. Can I add affiliate product links for my books?
A. Yes! Send the html code to us and we will get the link added ASAP.
Q. Can I sell my own paperback or eBook copies from my IAN page?
A. Yes, we just need a Paypal html code and your sales info. We take no fees or royalties.
Q. I'd like to have a sample Chapter downloadable from my page. Is that possible?
A. Yes, we just need a sample chapter or two for each book in a PDF or Word file. You can send us changes for your IAN page by clicking this link.
Q. My book won't be published for several weeks. Can I still join?
A. Yes! We'll just place your book as "coming soon!"
Q. I don't have an Amazon.com URL or any other bookstore URL as I only sell my books through my website. Can I join?
A. Sure. We will list your website as the buy-now website.
Q. Can you publish my book?
A. No, we are not a publishing company.
Q. I'm not a published book author. Can I still join?
A. No. Only authors who have published or will publish in the next 2-6 months can join.
Q. I own a small indie press can I join and have all my authors under 1 page?
A. No. Only authors who have published or will publish in the next 2-6 months can join. Contact us for discounts if you are a publisher sponsoring 3 or more authors for Gold or Platinum memberships.
Q. What is IAN Gold Page membership?
A. IAN Gold Member Page membership is designed for authors who do not utilize social networking to promote their books. IAN admin tweet the Gold member's page 3-4 times per week, and periodically mention the member at Facebook.com, Google+ and Pinterest.com for one full year. IAN Gold Page membership is also perfect for authors who have a large number of books to promote. (14-20)
Q. How many hits will my Bronze member page receive each month?
A. IAN Admin will do our part to promote your Bronze page. However, you can guarantee the long term success of your IAN Bronze Page. Promote your page at Twitter and it will see huge traffic with visitors clicking onto your website, blog or to buy at Amazon.com. Ignore your page and readers will as well.
Q. IAN sounds great. How do I join?
A. Click Here.
A. The Independent Author Network (IAN) is a group of like minded authors who are self published or published by a small indie press. The group is open to all independent authors. Many are active social networkers at sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.
Q. Does IAN admin promote members at Twitter or are members left to go it alone?
A. IAN admin tweet 100+ member pages a day. 7 days a week to over 500,000 followers.
Q. What kind of traffic numbers does the website attract?
A. More than 5,000 visitors browse our member pages each day.
Q. What is the cost to join?
A. Yearly Bronze membership is free at IAN, however to help cover rising site costs we require new members to please pay a one time set up fee. If you have 1-6 books to promote the Membership setup fee is $24.95. A Silver membership allows you to include and promote 7-13 books on your page $49.95 One time fee
Q. Will I need to pay the fee yearly?
A. Bronze and Silver membership are a one time fee and will not be charged again!
Q. My books are erotica. Will my titles be included?
A. Yes. Erotica is perfectly fine as long as there are no characters under the age of 18.
Q. Is there any genres/content you don't want on the website?
A. We have no interest in books that promote hate or racism or glorify pedophilia or child abuse.
Q. What else do I need to join?
A. All new members must have a book that is published or near publishing at a small mainstream independent press or is self-published.
Q. What would I receive with my membership?
A. A Bronze Membership is a full Member Page with BIO, large book covers, up to 6 books with buy links, PDF sample downloads, video trailers, and the ability to sell eBook and print copies. Up to 6 books included in the Book Directory. A supportive author environment.
Q. Will I have direct access to my member page to make changes?
A. No. We set up the original page and then make all future additions and changes for you. This leaves you more time to write!
Q. I'm a member. How do I add new books to my page?
A. You can send us changes for your IAN page by clicking this link.
Q. I'm a member. How do I add chapter samples and reviews to my page?
A. You can send us changes for your IAN page by clicking this link.
Q. Can I add a YouTube trailer to my page?
A. Yes
Q. Can I include Tik Tok posts to my page?
A. Yes. All we need is Embed Codes to add Tik Tok posts.
Q. Can I add my Radio Interview to my IAN page?
A. Yes as long as it is in a MP3 or MP4 file.
Q. Can I add Amazon, Smashwords and Barnes&Noble.com links for my books?
A. Absolutely! Also any other links you would like.
Q. I have an associate account at Amazon. Can I add affiliate product links for my books?
A. Yes! Send the html code to us and we will get the link added ASAP.
Q. Can I sell my own paperback or eBook copies from my IAN page?
A. Yes, we just need a Paypal html code and your sales info. We take no fees or royalties.
Q. I'd like to have a sample Chapter downloadable from my page. Is that possible?
A. Yes, we just need a sample chapter or two for each book in a PDF or Word file. You can send us changes for your IAN page by clicking this link.
Q. My book won't be published for several weeks. Can I still join?
A. Yes! We'll just place your book as "coming soon!"
Q. I don't have an Amazon.com URL or any other bookstore URL as I only sell my books through my website. Can I join?
A. Sure. We will list your website as the buy-now website.
Q. Can you publish my book?
A. No, we are not a publishing company.
Q. I'm not a published book author. Can I still join?
A. No. Only authors who have published or will publish in the next 2-6 months can join.
Q. I own a small indie press can I join and have all my authors under 1 page?
A. No. Only authors who have published or will publish in the next 2-6 months can join. Contact us for discounts if you are a publisher sponsoring 3 or more authors for Gold or Platinum memberships.
Q. What is IAN Gold Page membership?
A. IAN Gold Member Page membership is designed for authors who do not utilize social networking to promote their books. IAN admin tweet the Gold member's page 3-4 times per week, and periodically mention the member at Facebook.com, Google+ and Pinterest.com for one full year. IAN Gold Page membership is also perfect for authors who have a large number of books to promote. (14-20)
Q. How many hits will my Bronze member page receive each month?
A. IAN Admin will do our part to promote your Bronze page. However, you can guarantee the long term success of your IAN Bronze Page. Promote your page at Twitter and it will see huge traffic with visitors clicking onto your website, blog or to buy at Amazon.com. Ignore your page and readers will as well.
- If you tweet your page 1-3 times everyday it will see 1,500-5,000 visitors per month.
- If you tweet your page a few times week it will see 300-1,500 visitors per month.
- If you tweet your page once or twice a week it might see 300 visitors per month.
- If you ignore your page it will most likely see less than 50 visitors per month.
Q. IAN sounds great. How do I join?
A. Click Here.
