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REAL WRITER'S MARKET

@realwritersmarket.bsky.social

Blue Ink Press
(Novels, Literary Fiction, Non-fiction, Debut)
sherry@blueinkpress.com (inquiries)

Creating a new community of Southern authors

Silver Medal Winner IBPA Book Awards, 2023

Blue Ink Press was established in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2015. Blue Ink Press was formed to help authors…

Blue Ink Press

Blue Ink Press Novels, Literary Fiction, Non-fiction, Debut blueinkpress.com authorhelp@blueinkpress.com (submissions) sherry@blueinkpress.com (inquiries) Submissions open March 2026 Creating a new community of Southern authors Silver Medal Winner IBPA Book Awards, 2023 Blue Ink Press was established in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2015. Blue Ink Press was formed to help authors navigate the daunting and confusing world of publishing. While their focus was initially middle grade and young adult books, they now represent authors of all genres and are actively seeking new works to expand their catalogue.

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August 27, 2026 at 9:29 AM

Matt Jordan

@muhkayoh.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

@authorhelp Gotta love how indie authors don't want AI writing books, but they're perfectly happy to use it for cover art and other places where they'd otherwise hire a human. If we don't start showing some solidarity, we're gonna be in a world of hurt before long.

July 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Jenn A. Morales 🏳️‍🌈 📚

@bornangelauthor.bsky.social

Alright, I'm thinking about rejoining #Instagram... Has anyone been making more push/sales due to that app specifically? Or is it more hassle than it's worth?

-FYC: I'd mostly be cross posting things -

#WritingCommunity #ArtSky #WriteSky #AuthorHelp

June 15, 2026 at 4:05 AM

hmdpublishing

@hmdpublishing.bsky.social

KDP changes got you scratching your head? HMD Publishing offers a complete package to help you navigate the self-publishing world. From manuscript to market, we've got you covered. #SelfPublishing #KDP #AuthorHelp

#SelfPublishing #KDP #AuthorHelp

May 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM

REAL WRITER'S MARKET

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Blue Ink Press Submissions

Blue Ink Press Novels, Literary Fiction, Non-fiction, Debut blueinkpress.com blueinkpress.com/submissions.html authorhelp@blueinkpress.com (submissions) sherry@blueinkpress.com (inquiries) Submissions open March 2026 Creating a new community of Southern authors Silver…

Blue Ink Press Submissions

Blue Ink Press Novels, Literary Fiction, Non-fiction, Debut blueinkpress.com blueinkpress.com/submissions.html authorhelp@blueinkpress.com (submissions) sherry@blueinkpress.com (inquiries) Submissions open March 2026 Creating a new community of Southern authors Silver Medal Winner IBPA Book Awards, 2023 Blue Ink Press was established in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2015. Blue Ink Press was formed to help authors navigate the daunting and confusing world of publishing. While their focus was initially middle grade and young adult books, they now represent authors of all genres and are actively seeking new works to expand their catalogue.

realflashbytes.com

May 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM

hmdpublishing

@hmdpublishing.bsky.social

Juggling editing, cover design, and formatting? Our Complete Package handles it all. Focus on writing, we'll handle the rest! Check it out: https://hmdpublishing.com/services/complete-package #SelfPublishing #AuthorHelp

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May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Brian

@brian49047.bsky.social

I've been playing with an idea that may be considered "Great Lakes Gothic" (not the same as Southern Gothic), and I'm wondering if other people would recognize that terminology or understand the differences.

#AuthorHelp #WritingAdvice #BookIdeas

March 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM

Alyfan1021

@alyfan1021.bsky.social

So I'm working on two books currently. These are the covers I designed. What do you think? Do they catch your attention and pique your interest? Let me know your thoughts!

#author
#Writer
#fantasy
#horrorromance
#writnghelp
#authorhelp

March 2, 2026 at 2:35 AM

Author Steaphan Kay

@steaphan.indieauthors.social.ap.brid.gy

@authorhelp I'll save that for future me's problems. I need more books written with the name I have
But I'll let you know if it's true or not.....

February 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM

Author Steaphan Kay

@steaphan.indieauthors.social.ap.brid.gy

@authorhelp

How timely: https://indieauthors.social/@indieauthornews/116024847733370944

indieauthors.social

February 7, 2026 at 12:48 AM

Author Steaphan Kay

@steaphan.indieauthors.social.ap.brid.gy

@authorhelp
I like the "more pen names" part. I have been thinking about this. But, I am curious: does their pricing assume that--at least by the names of plans--that the more successful an author is the more pen names they will have? I wonder if this generally true or not?!

First-Time Author (annual plan)
* $30/year (previously $20/year)
Includes 1 pen name
Mid-List Author (combined plan)
* $20/month or $200/year
* Integrations included
« Supports up to 4 pen names
Bestseller Author
« $30/month or $300/year
« Supports up to 6 pen names

February 7, 2026 at 12:42 AM

Author Help

@authorhelp.gts.phillipsuk.org.ap.brid.gy

@RobinMarx also, it's worth noting that the implementation is really badly done. In our experience at least, the ePub is downloaded with a .zip extension.
https://gts.phillipsuk.org/@authorhelp/statuses/01KFGJ9H4Q1W1JC66YYP6PD0VH