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We’ll also share tips for increasing your chances of being selected and leave plenty of time for live Q\u0026amp;A.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\nLearning Outcomes\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this class, students will be able to:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\nExplain what the Indie Author Project (IAP) is and how it supports indie authors and libraries.\r\nUnderstand how ebooks move through the IAP ecosystem, from submission to library discovery and access.\r\nDescribe how the IAP Annual Contest works, including submission timelines, judging, and what winners/runners-up receive.\r\nUnderstand how royalties and earning opportunities work (and the factors that influence selection and revenue potential).\r\nTake clear next steps to participate, whether that’s submitting a book, entering the contest, or preparing for future opportunities.\r\nGet direct answers to common author questions through a live, extended Q\u0026amp;A.\r\nIntended Audience\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent authors\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\nPresenter\r\n\u003cp\u003eNash Steele is the Senior Operations Coordinator for the Ebooks and Community Engagement division at Lyrasis, where she works to expand ebook access in public libraries. Through the Indie Author Project and The Palace Project, she helps connect libraries with a diverse range of independent and digital content. With a strong background in publishing and library partnerships, Nash is passionate about supporting authors and readers alike.\u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Date"]},"value":{"en":["2026-05-21"]}},{"label":{"en":["Language"]},"value":{"en":["English"]}}],"summary":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eCurious how the Indie Author Project works, or how to get your ebook into libraries through IAP? In this introductory session, we\u0026rsquo;ll walk through the full IAP pathway, including how submissions work, how libraries access indie ebooks, how to potentially earn royalties, and how the annual contests fit into the program. We\u0026rsquo;ll also share tips for increasing your chances of being selected and leave plenty of time for live Q\u0026amp;A.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this class, students will be able to:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExplain what the Indie Author Project (IAP) is and how it supports indie authors and libraries.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how ebooks move through the IAP ecosystem, from submission to library discovery and access.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe how the IAP Annual Contest works, including submission timelines, judging, and what winners/runners-up receive.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how royalties and earning opportunities work (and the factors that influence selection and revenue potential).\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTake clear next steps to participate, whether that\u0026rsquo;s submitting a book, entering the contest, or preparing for future opportunities.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGet direct answers to common author questions through a live, extended Q\u0026amp;A.\r\n\u003ch2\u003eIntended Audience\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent authors\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePresenter\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNash Steele is the Senior Operations Coordinator for the Ebooks and Community Engagement division at Lyrasis, where she works to expand ebook access in public libraries. Through the Indie Author Project and The Palace Project, she helps connect libraries with a diverse range of independent and digital content. With a strong background in publishing and library partnerships, Nash is passionate about supporting authors and readers alike.\u003c/p\u003e"]},"provider":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/aboutus","type":"Agent","label":{"en":["LYRASIS"]},"homepage":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/","type":"Text","label":{"en":["LYRASIS"]},"format":"text/html"}],"logo":[{"id":"https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/organizations/logo_images/000/000/166/original/LYRASIS_Learning.png?1631557479","type":"Image"}]}],"thumbnail":[{"id":"https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/collection_resource_files/thumbnails/000/309/459/small/GMT20260521-190218_Recording_1682x838.mp4_1779913469.jpg?1779913470","type":"Image","format":"image/jpeg"}],"items":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459","type":"Canvas","label":{"en":["Media File 1 of 1 - GMT20260521-190218_Recording_1682x838.mp4"]},"duration":3562.73067,"width":640,"height":360,"thumbnail":[{"id":"https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/collection_resource_files/thumbnails/000/309/459/small/GMT20260521-190218_Recording_1682x838.mp4_1779913469.jpg?1779913470","type":"Image","format":"image/jpeg"}],"items":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/content/1","type":"AnnotationPage","items":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/content/1/annotation/1","type":"Annotation","motivation":"painting","body":{"id":"https://aviary-p-lyrasis.s3.wasabisys.com/collection_resource_files/resource_files/000/309/459/original/GMT20260521-190218_Recording_1682x838.mp4?1779913468","type":"Video","format":"video/mp4","duration":3562.73067,"width":640,"height":360},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459","metadata":[]}]}],"annotations":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174","type":"AnnotationPage","label":{"en":["Transcript [Transcript]"]},"items":[{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/1","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And if we could start the recording as","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=0.0,2.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/2","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Thank you.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2.0,5.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/3","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Hi, I'm so excited to have you all here today for this indie author project expert session, a beginner's Guide to the Indie Author Project.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=5.0,16.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/4","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"My name is Nash Steele and I'm with the Indie Author Project team. I'll be presenting today, but before we dive in, just a couple quick housekeeping notes. Everyone is currently muted, but we'd love to hear from you. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to put them in the chat","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=16.0,36.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/5","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Or the Q\u0026A section of your Zoom control panel.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=36.0,41.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/6","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I'm going to keep an eye on those throughout the session, and after my presentation, we'll have plenty of time to go through all of the questions.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=41.0,50.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/7","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Also, as you may have heard, this session is being recorded. We'll be sending you a link to the recording in the next few days, and we'll also be adding the recording to our website, so you can view it at a later date.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=50.0,65.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/8","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But yeah, so excited to be here today. So I'm going to go ahead and get started.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=65.0,74.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/9","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And definitely let me know if you can't hear me or can't see my screen, anything like that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=74.0,81.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/10","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"All right. So like I mentioned, my name is Nash Steele. So I am the senior operations coordinator here at the company Lyricist. Lyricist hosts a variety of different products and services. We're a nonprofit company","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=81.0,100.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/11","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And one of those programs is the Indie Author Project, which is what we are here to talk about today. So today we're going to go over a few different things, how to get your ebook into your local library's collection","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=100.0,115.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/12","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"how to reach readers nationally, regionally, nationally, and potentially even internationally, and take advantage of opportunities for promotion, contests, and earning royalties.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=115.0,128.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/13","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So I'll walk you through the program, show you how to get started, and answer your questions at the end during the Q\u0026A.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=128.0,137.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/14","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, so what is the Indie Author Project? So the Indie Author Project began over 10 years ago now. When we saw a need where there was a gap between libraries who really wanted to support their local writing community and local authors by getting their books into the library","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=137.0,157.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/15","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But maybe they didn't have a system set in place, or they weren't sure the best way to actually reach the authors or go about this. And at the same time, on the other hand, we saw local authors who really wanted to get their books into the library and reach other members in their community","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=157.0,175.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/16","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But they weren't sure how to approach their libraries, or when they did, their libraries weren't sure exactly how to help them. So we saw this need and created the Indie Author Project, which is a publishing community designed to connect independent authors with libraries and readers.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=175.0,194.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/17","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We believe that libraries are powerful platforms for discovery, and by submitting your book to the Indie Author Project, you make your work accessible to readers in your region or state, and potentially even across the U.S. and Canada.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=194.0,212.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/18","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And this is really more than just about distribution. This is about building community and discoverability for indie voices.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=212.0,221.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/19","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It's a way for authors to increase exposure, gain new readers and followers","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=221.0,228.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/20","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And it's also a completely non-exclusive program. So that means even if you participate in the Indie Author Project, you can continue to sell, market, and distribute your book however you'd like. So we like to think about this as one additional way to get your work in front of readers.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=228.0,251.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/21","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So there are three different kind of paths for visibility within the indie author project.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=251.0,259.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/22","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So the 1st step is to submit your book to the Indie Author Project. I'll actually walk everyone through that process a little bit later and show you where to find the submission link and how to actually submit your book.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=259.0,274.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/23","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But you visit the submission form on our website. The program is fully digital, so we only deal with ebooks, not with physical books","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=274.0,284.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/24","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So when you submit your book, it's a very quick process. You upload either a PDF or EPUB, and then you enter in some information about your book called Metadata. So that includes things like the title, description, publication date","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=284.0,301.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/25","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Things like that. So it takes about 5 min to get your book submitted. Once you send it off, you'll receive an email confirmation from us letting you know that we successfully received your submission.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=301.0,315.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/26","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Then it takes about six weeks for our team to do the initial vetting process. And what we're looking for during that time is very basic vetting. So we're really just checking to see, like, does the file open? Are we able to read it","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=315.0,332.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/27","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Are there any problems with the text or formatting? We're also looking to make sure that there isn't any kind of graphic offensive hate speech in the content. Things like that. But I will say that it's pretty rare. We accept","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=332.0,349.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/28","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"virtually 99% of the books that are submitted to the ND Author Project. So once we do that initial vetting and your book is accepted into the program","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=349.0,361.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/29","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It becomes live in your regional collection. So, for example, we have collections for every state and province in the Us. In Canada. So if you live in California, your book becomes part of the Indie California collection","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=361.0,379.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/30","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So it lives alongside works by other authors across the state of California","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=379.0,386.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/31","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And your book is then available in that collection to any libraries across that state who participate in the Indie Author Project program.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=386.0,396.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/32","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So the books are displayed on a web-based platform called Biblio board, and I'll walk you guys through what that looks like as well. In just a bit. But from there, patrons who are part of library systems that participate with the Indie Author Project","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=396.0,415.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/33","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"can actually discover and read your book online. So this is a really great way to get your name out there, really start building your readership and fan base and connect with people who are actually in your local community","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=415.0,432.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/34","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And get them to kind of learn your name and your books and what you're about.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=432.0,437.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/35","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And as you saw on one of the previous slides, there's a statistic here. This was a study that was done by library journal. Over 50% of all library users go on to purchase books by an author they were introduced to in the library.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=437.0,455.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/36","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So when patrons are discovering your book on the Biblio board platform, they're often encouraged to go and buy your book in print. We actually include a link. You can add any link that you want. So for readers to buy your book","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=455.0,471.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/37","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So they can really easily just click that link when they're viewing your book online, and it'll take them straight to a website where they can purchase your book in print","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=471.0,481.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/38","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It can also encourage them to go and research and purchase other books of yours, or if you've written the first book in a series, maybe then they'll go on to buy other books in the series. So it's just a good way to kind of, like, get your books out there","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=481.0,497.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/39","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And reach new readers","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=497.0,499.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/40","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I do see a question in the chat, too. Will the slides be shared with the notes? Yes, we can make that happen. So yeah, we will share the slides with you as well.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=499.0,511.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/41","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So that's kind of the first pass for visibility within the Indie Author Project. You submit your book, it goes through this kind of quick vetting process, and once it's accepted, it becomes live in a collection for all participating libraries across your state or region.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=511.0,530.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/42","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"When we're doing that kind of quick vetting process, the indie author project team also does some heavier vetting to see if your book will be selected for the IEP Select collection.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=530.0,545.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/43","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So this collection features books by award-winning authors, New York Times bestsellers, USA Today bestsellers, and this collection is available on Biblio board, not just in your state or region, but actually to all participating libraries across the Us. And Canada","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=545.0,564.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/44","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So the really exciting thing about being chosen for IEP Select is that your book is distributed across a much wider audience, and suddenly you're reaching a much larger readership and just really getting your book out there to a larger number of people","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=564.0,583.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/45","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So some of the things that we're looking for for to be included in the IEP Select collection, like I mentioned, or if your book has won any awards, if it has editorial reviews or reader reviews","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=583.0,599.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/46","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Any kind of media attention, like news articles, interviews, things like that. 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And if your book is chosen for the IIP Select collection.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=617.0,632.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/48","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"You'll also be notified by email. We just use the same email address that you use when you submit your book","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=632.0,638.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/49","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I do see a message in the chat. 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So I would definitely recommend that if you would like your book to be, if you'd like us to take another look at it, you can submit it as many times as you'd like","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=707.0,720.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/54","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So like I mentioned, you'll get an email to let you know if you've been chosen for IAP Select.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=720.0,727.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/55","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Once that happens, it opens up the third path for visibility that you see here, the IP select commercial collections","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=727.0,737.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/56","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So this is a special collection that kind of takes your distribution even further. 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You can actually impact the royalties that you're making by driving usage and getting people to read your book.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=840.0,852.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/63","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So this is a really cool program. It's completely optional. So we update it anywhere from quarterly to twice a year. And when we do those updates, you'll receive an invitation. 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You also retain full ownership rights of your book throughout this process, so you're not giving away any of the rights.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=943.0,953.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/71","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And those are kind of the three different paths that you can go down when you're participating in this program.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=953.0,961.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/72","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So basically, just to go over that again really quickly, you'll submit your book. 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That invitation will get sent out whenever we do the next update.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1002.0,1016.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/76","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So you can opt in to have your book distributed to additional platforms other than BiblioBoard, like Libby, the Palace Project, and then actually earn royalties on those sales.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1016.0,1034.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/77","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And here are just some statistics I like to share. 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We would love to see that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1136.0,1143.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/85","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We also have an event called Indie Author Day every November. So that is a full day of virtual programming. It's kind of like similar to the expert sessions, but we have several sessions in one day","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1143.0,1159.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/86","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then we always end the day by announcing the winners of the Indie Author Project annual contest","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1159.0,1167.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/87","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And I'm sure there are lots of questions about the contest, so I will go over that as well.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1167.0,1175.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/88","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So we host a contest every year. The Indie Author Project Annual Contest. This year we are looking for the best books across nine different genres. 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We have a first place prize of $2,500 that we'll give in each genre. And then we choose two runners up in each genre, and they receive $500 each.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1205.0,1221.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/91","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Authors are also honored at a in-person celebration that we do every year at the American Library Association Conference. Their books are automatically chosen to be in IB Select, and they receive an invitation to opt in to the commercial collections","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1221.0,1240.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/92","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Winners are also featured in the Best of Books issue of Library Journal that they put out.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1240.0,1249.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/93","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"every December. So lots of great prizes, and a lot of the winners from these contests have gone on to get really great opportunities. We've had authors be interviewed by Writer's Digest after winning these awards","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1249.0,1266.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/94","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We've had authors get publishing deals, so it can be a really great opportunity for exposure","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1266.0,1274.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/95","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It's totally free to enter. Submissions are open from April 1st through May 31st. So we have about 10 days left to enter this year's contest","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1274.0,1286.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/96","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So judging is completed by volunteer librarians or people in the library industry. So they're the ones who are actually going through the submissions and choosing the winners and runners up","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1286.0,1302.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/97","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Which is pretty cool to see. And then the winners, like I mentioned, are announced in November during Indie Author Day.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1302.0,1312.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/98","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So you can submit your book if you're interested in the contest on indieauthorproject.com, our website.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1312.0,1321.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/99","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We also choose every year from the first place winner pool of the contest, we choose one winner to be the indie author of the Year. That's chosen by a panel of industry experts who go through and are looking for things like","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1321.0,1339.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/100","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"marketability, breakout potential, things like that. So the Indie Author of the Year is also announced in November. They receive a $5,000 prize.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1339.0,1355.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/101","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"we turn their book into an audiobook if it hasn't been produced into an audiobook already. And then they also get additional marketing opportunities through the Indie Author Project.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1355.0,1365.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/102","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"For example, our","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1365.0,1368.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/103","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Current Indie Author of the year, Cynthia Swanson. She won last year's contest. She is coming to the American Library Association conference with us and is actually going to be doing a book signing in our booth there","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1368.0,1384.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/104","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So really exciting event for all of us. We cannot wait to have her there. It's going to be a really great event. Yeah, I'm just excited to tell people all about her and her book","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1384.0,1401.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/105","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And we're also promoting that event through the American Library Association event page. So just trying to, you know, give her as much exposure as possible.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1401.0,1411.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/106","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I'm seeing a couple of questions about the contest in the chat. Can we submit more than one book? Yes, there's no limit on the number of books that you can submit to the contest. You can submit as many as you'd like. There's also no limits on publication, so it could have been published","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1411.0,1431.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/107","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"10 years ago, or yesterday","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1431.0,1435.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/108","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And we do ask if you have books in a series to submit the first book in the series. The judges who will be reading your books likely haven't read the first book in the series, so they don't have any background to go off of if you submit later books in the series","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1435.0,1453.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/109","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So I would recommend just doing the first book in the series","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1453.0,1460.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/110","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And I'm also seeing another comment about nonfiction books, which brings up a really great point. We don't have a category for nonfiction books in the contest other than memoir. That's our only nonfiction category. We also at this time don't accept nonfiction books into IAP Select","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1460.0,1481.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/111","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We do accept memoirs, but we don't accept any other genres of nonfiction into IAP Select at this time.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1481.0,1491.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/112","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Yeah, so if it's like a how-to book or any other type of nonfiction genre, unfortunately, those are not eligible.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1491.0,1500.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/113","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And another question, what if the book has a few curse words? Can it still qualify? Yes, definitely.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1500.0,1508.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/114","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We disqualify books based on content if they… if the content is like hate speech or things like that, where it's actively","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1508.0,1522.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/115","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"derogatory and discriminatory against a specific type of people. Otherwise, things like curse words are fine.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1522.0,1530.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/116","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"As long as it's for an appropriate audience, obviously not for children.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1530.0,1539.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/117","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"There's some good comments in here, guys. Can we submit on behalf of someone else? Yes, you can. We actually work with a lot of independent presses that will submit all of their author's books","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1539.0,1554.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/118","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"You can also submit for someone else if you want. When we actually walk through the submission process, I'll show you there's a place for the person who's actually doing the submitting to put their name and then a separate place to put the author name.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1554.0,1569.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/119","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So that's totally fine as long as you have permission from that person.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1569.0,1574.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/120","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And as far as","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1574.0,1578.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/121","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I know I mentioned we have independent presses submit. So we do get this question a lot. You know, what does it mean that I'm an independent author or a self-published author? So to be eligible for the contest or for the Indie Author Project in general.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1578.0,1594.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/122","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"You have to retain full rights and ownership of your book, and you have to be legally allowed to distribute your book to programs like the Indie Author Project and to public libraries","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1594.0,1608.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/123","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So if you're participating in other programs, just make sure to read your agreement and ensure that you're allowed to actually distribute your book to other places like the ND Author Project","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1608.0,1622.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/124","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But as long as you still retain full rights and ownership and are allowed to do that, we are happy to accept your book.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1622.0,1630.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/125","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Another question, are winners selected for each state? No. So we actually used to do our annual contest used to be a different format. So we did choose winners for each state","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1630.0,1645.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/126","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We had winners and finalists for all the different states that participated, but we changed our contest two years ago. So now, instead of doing winners by region, we're doing winners by genre. So we're just choosing","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1645.0,1661.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/127","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The best books for each of the nine genres that you see here.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1661.0,1668.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/128","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, so we do also have two other contests going on right now that I want to mention. So these are statewide-specific contests, so I apologize that that was maybe kind of confusing","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1668.0,1684.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/129","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Because you asked about state contests. We do still do two state contests. We used to do them all across the US and Canada, but now it's just limited to these two states. We have a special relationships with libraries in these states where they have funded to make the contest available across the state","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1684.0,1705.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/130","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So if you live in Minnesota or Illinois, I would highly recommend to submit your books to those contests as well. It's also a much smaller submission pool, so if you live in those states, you have a larger chance of your book being chosen as a winner or finalist","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1705.0,1724.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/131","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Minnesota and Illinois both accept young adult and adult fiction. For Minnesota, there's also a special category called Communities Create. So that is, like, collaboratively created books","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1724.0,1741.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/132","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So if there's a group of people who have written and created a book together, they can submit that book to Communities Create. We're really looking for more submissions to this category in particular. So if you know anyone who might be interested, I highly encourage sharing it with them","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1741.0,1759.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/133","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"For example, that could be, like, if there's a writer's group and they've written a book together or a school where you know students from across a school or class have written a book together, or maybe there's like a community cookbook","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1759.0,1779.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/134","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"historical foundation has collected stories from, you know, groups in the community. It really can be any genre, any format, as long as it's a book and it was created as a group, and you live in Minnesota, you can enter that contest","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=1779.0,1796.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/135","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So those contests are also open for submissions through May 31st. 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These are the terms that you're agreeing here. The basic overview of these is, like I mentioned, you retain full rights and ownership of your work.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2314.0,2327.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/198","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That's kind of the main gist, but definitely recommend reading through that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2327.0,2335.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/199","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Here's that checkbox that I mentioned earlier. So this will only appear through May 31st, but this is like if you also want to submit your book to the contest, you would just view the contest terms which are similar to the main indie author project terms","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2335.0,2352.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/200","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then you would click that little check box.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2352.0,2355.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/201","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then I'm going to submit my book.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2355.0,2358.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/202","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And it was successfully uploaded, yay! 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Which we can help with that if you'd like. So if your library isn't currently participating","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2391.0,2408.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/207","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Just email us and let us know, and we can set up a demo account where you can view your book. We would also recommend reaching out to your local library and telling them about the Indie Author Project. Let them know that your book is available through there, and you'd really like to make it available to people in your community.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2408.0,2426.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/208","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then they can reach out to us and we can get them set up if they're interested.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2426.0,2433.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/209","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But this is what Biblio board looks like. So these are different books here. This is featured authors. I'm just showing this as an example library.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2433.0,2443.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/210","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We can look at this book, for example, the alchemy of Noise","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2443.0,2448.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/211","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It has these little badges here, saying that it's an IP select author, and this person actually won the contest a few years ago.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2448.0,2458.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/212","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So this is the metadata details page. This is where all of that information that you put in is visible.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2458.0,2465.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/213","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I will say, for your author name, when you are submitting your book and you put in your name, as the author, like the contributor field of the author, write it the way that you want it to show up to readers. 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People aren't able to download your book or save it or anything like that. They can only read it in the app. If people make an account, they can save it to their little bookshelf within Biblio board","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2545.0,2561.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/223","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But they can only access it through Biblio board, and they can't actually save the file for themselves.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2561.0,2569.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/224","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"There's a way to make it your favorite, that's how you would save it to your favorites bookshelf. You can also share a link to the book to, you know, if… if you get your book published on BiblioBoard and you want to share it with your friends and family, you can share a link, and they can just be dropped right into your book, which is pretty cool.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2569.0,2588.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/225","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"There's a table of contents. It looks like they don't have a table of contents for this book particularly.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2588.0,2594.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/226","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And then to actually read the book","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2594.0,2599.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/227","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"This is kind of what it looks like.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2599.0,2606.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/228","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Depending on the file type, there are different accessibility options. You can increase the font, change the background color","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2606.0,2616.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/229","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Change the text","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2616.0,2618.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/230","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"our font","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2618.0,2621.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/231","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"You can also bookmark a page or take a note on the book as a whole or on a specific page. So there are some fun reading option.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2621.0,2634.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/232","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And if your local library is an indie author project participant, I would recommend checking out your local biblio board page. It's a great way to find new books in your area, as well as promoting your own book","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2634.0,2652.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/233","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So that is how your book will appear once it becomes live in the Indie Author Project program.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2652.0,2661.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/234","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, and then","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2661.0,2664.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/235","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Let's see. Lastly, I have these resources and contact information. So this is just some of the stuff we talked about today. The link to the website, the submission page","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2664.0,2678.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/236","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"The author's page on our website has lots of great information, and then this is our support email.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2678.0,2686.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/237","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, I'm going to leave that up on the screen in case you guys want to save it, and now I'm going to start going through the questions. I know that was a lot of information, so please, if you have any questions, feel free to put them in the chat or the Q\u0026A box, and I'll try and get through as many as I can.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2686.0,2707.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/238","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, so our first question is about this person is finding that editors charged 2000 per book. Is there a solution?","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2707.0,2717.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/239","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So the Indie Author Project, unfortunately, doesn't provide any editing services. We have had a few expert sessions in the past where people have given resources for different editors that they use","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2717.0,2732.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/240","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I think prices really vary depending on the quality of the editing that you're getting. So I would recommend going to our expert session page, which I'll show you guys where that is as well.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2732.0,2746.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/241","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"If you go to","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2746.0,2748.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/242","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"IndieAuthorproject.com","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2748.0,2751.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/243","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And go to virtual programming","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2751.0,2755.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/244","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"This has, if you go to previous events, this has all of the recordings of sessions that we've had in the past.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2755.0,2766.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/245","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And there are just a ton.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2766.0,2769.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/246","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2769.0,2771.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/247","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Like this one, for example, if you click into one and scroll down, you'll find the video here where you can actually watch the past sessions.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2771.0,2781.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/248","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So I would recommend going through those. Look for some sessions on self-publishing basics. And you might find some recommendations about different editing services to use. I would also encourage anyone who","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2781.0,2796.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/249","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"here right now, if you have an editor that you like that is budget-friendly, please share it in the chat so we can help this person out.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2796.0,2806.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/250","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2806.0,2809.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/251","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Another question. How does having a book being an IEP Select work with or against that book already being acquired by libraries at better royalty rates than the IFE Select program? Meaning there is no conflict, just maybe losing out on higher royalties slash library purchase prices.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2809.0,2827.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/252","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But perhaps wider discoverability that might also pair with a print order outside of IIP. My biggest hesitation in this is that the royalties from IIP seem quite low if I read the fine print correctly.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2827.0,2840.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/253","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Yeah, so I would say","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2840.0,2843.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/254","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I don't feel like it poses much of a conflict because libraries are going to purchase the books either way. I find that lots of libraries will purchase print and digital copies of books, and they'll also purchase them in multiple places","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2843.0,2861.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/255","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So being","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2861.0,2864.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/256","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I think you're probably talking mostly about the commercial collections where you're earning the royalties on your books","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2864.0,2870.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/257","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So if a library has already purchased your book, they do have the option to purchase it in this different way through this different collection. But they don't have to purchase it. But other libraries","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2870.0,2885.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/258","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So maybe not just libraries in your area, but libraries across the United States and Canada can also find and purchase your book. So you're still getting that exposure to lots of different libraries. For example, one of the platforms that we work with is, like.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2885.0,2901.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/259","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Overdrive or Libby, which means that any libraries who use","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2901.0,2906.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/260","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Libby as their main distributor have access to purchase your book. They're currently the largest distributor of ebooks, which means that most libraries in the US and Canada are using Libby for their distribution service","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2906.0,2922.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/261","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So that means that any library that works with that platform is able to discover and purchase your book. So if it's available in more than one way, like if it's already available on Libby","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2922.0,2934.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/262","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It just gives them another avenue to purchase it through. So you're not necessarily taking away from the sales of having it already available. They can either purchase it the way you already have it available, or they can purchase it through the commercial collections. So in my opinion, since it is","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2934.0,2950.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/263","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"non-exclusive. We're not saying once you work with us, you can't work with anyone else. We're saying work with us and work with everyone else. So it's like one more option to get your book out there, if that makes sense.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2950.0,2965.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/264","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So I just see it as like an additional channel and a way to make additional money, not necessarily as a way to like take the business away.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2965.0,2974.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/265","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Yeah, I hope that answers your question. If you have further questions, let me know in the chat or the Q\u0026A box.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2974.0,2984.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/266","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Is your indie author submission automatically considered for annual contests? Oh, I already answered this one, so no, it's not. You have to check the checkbox to get your book included and considered in the contest","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2984.0,2999.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/267","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Or you can submit directly from","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=2999.0,3002.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/268","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"the contest page","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3002.0,3005.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/269","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Which is here for authors, contests, annual contests.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3005.0,3018.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/270","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Going through the questions here. Is there a way to find out if our province city participates in Iep? Yes, you can either reach out to your library and ask, or you can email our support email authors at ndauthorproject.com, and we can let you know if your library is currently participating","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3018.0,3037.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/271","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Or if there's another library in your area that's participating as well.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3037.0,3043.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/272","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"If a book has been accepted into the Indie Author Project and the author has received an email stating its audiobook can be submitted, how long does it take to find out if your audiobook has been accepted? If the audiobook is accepted, what happens next? Is it posted on Biblio board with the option to listen, or is it only available on Libby if it receives enough tags","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3043.0,3064.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/273","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That's a great question. So right now we mainly just accept ebooks. We do accept audiobooks in the case if your book has been selected for IIP Select and you are participating in the commercial collections","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3064.0,3080.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/274","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We do accept the audiobook version of that same book. So like if your book was selected, then the audiobook would also be selected","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3080.0,3090.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/275","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"and made available in the commercial collections. So that means it's available on biblio board, but also on like Libby and the other platforms we work with as well. Our audiobook collection is growing very slowly, so there haven't been a ton of updates to that collection","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3090.0,3108.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/276","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We just have found that a lot of the authors that we work with don't actually have audio books of their books, or if they do have the audiobook, they don't have the rights to distribute them through the Indie Author Project. So that one","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3108.0,3123.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/277","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"It just has been very slow to update. So it might take a while before you hear back on your audiobook. But once it's included in the commercial collections, is available on all of those different platforms.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3123.0,3140.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/278","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, should we resubmit to the contest if we are not seeing a book of ours listed under our email on the contest page? I see one of my books, but not the other. This is a great question too. So when you go to submit your book through the contest submission page","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3140.0,3156.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/279","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And you put in your email address, if you've submitted books before, it will take you to a new page where it will show you all the books that you submitted, and you can just kind of click which ones you want to submit to the contest. We're trying to make it really easy for people who already had books in the program","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3156.0,3175.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/280","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"to just go ahead and submit those to the contest. So that's what you'll see when you enter your book.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3175.0,3181.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/281","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But for this person, if you're not seeing one of your books, that means you might have submitted it under a different email","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3181.0,3189.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/282","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Or it could be, you know, some other something else is happening. But if you would like to submit a book and you're not seeing it, you can either email authors at indieauthorproject.com and we'll help you out, or you can just","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3189.0,3204.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/283","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"submit that book again, the one that you're not seeing, you can just go ahead and, like, submit it through the normal submission process for the contest, and it will be included, in the contest.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3204.0,3217.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/284","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Let's see. Sorry, I'm trying to get through as many of these as possible. We've got about five minutes left. So if you do have more questions, definitely put them in the chat or Q\u0026A box.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3217.0,3228.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/285","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I had two books accepted to IAP, but I can't find them listed on Biblio board. I also can't find any libraries anywhere near me. What am I doing wrong? For this question, I would recommend this person reach out to our support authors, indauthorproject.com, and we can look into that and help you more directly.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3228.0,3250.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/286","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Another question, how can I make updates to book covers on IAP? Same answer. Just email us, attach your new book cover, and we'll swap it out for you.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3250.0,3262.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/287","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That also goes if you would like to change any of the metadata like title, description or if you have a new book file, like let's say you edited your book or maybe you added a new chapter or something like that","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3262.0,3281.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/288","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We can update your book file too. Just email us, attach your new book file, and we can get that swapped out for you.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3281.0,3291.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/289","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, so I'm going to keep going through these and let's see if I have missed anything.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3291.0,3300.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/290","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3300.0,3310.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/291","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":" if you do have additional questions, definitely put those in the chat.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3310.0,3317.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/292","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"While we have a couple minutes left","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3317.0,3321.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/293","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Sorry, I'm just reading through, trying to make sure I didn't miss anything.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3321.0,3331.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/294","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Do you have a preference? Should we submit through the contest submission interface or the regular submission interface, or both? I would say if you want to submit to the contest, go ahead and submit through the contest submission page","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3331.0,3346.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/295","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"That would probably be the ideal way to do it.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3346.0,3350.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/296","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But either way works. Either way is totally fine.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3350.0,3354.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/297","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"How do we check and edit our submission info? So like I said, you can email us if you need to change any of that information and we'll change it for you. When you get an email confirmation that your book is live, there's going to be a link to view your book so you can check and make sure everything looks good","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3354.0,3375.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/298","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Do you guys work with draft to Digital? No, not directly. We","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3375.0,3382.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/299","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"have a lot of books in the program that are also in Draft2Digital, but we don't do any, like, programming or anything specifically with them.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3382.0,3392.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/300","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Let's see.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3392.0,3398.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/301","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Okay, I'm new at this and was wondering about the best way to format my novel for the project. Paper size, font size, line spacing, margins, PDF okay for book cover, or should I call Shania? No, so let's see. So I would say","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3398.0,3414.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/302","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"There's no real","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3414.0,3419.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/303","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Limits on formatting. We're not going to like ding you for formatting if you like there's no correct way or wrong way to do it, I would say. So don't worry so much about paper size, font size, line spacing, things like that.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3419.0,3435.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/304","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I'm sure what you have is great. If it's not, we'll let you know. If you have more specific questions, you can also email the contact email. And for your book cover, I would recommend submitting it as a JPEG file.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3435.0,3451.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/305","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Do you all provide resources for authors that would like to also have physical copies of their book? This is my first time working on distributing a book. We don't actually, so we are fully digital program. Oh gosh, I'm saying it's 4 o'clock now too. So I'll wrap this up really quickly","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3451.0,3468.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/306","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"We're a fully digital program, so we don't do anything with print books.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3468.0,3473.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/307","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"But there are some good resources in the previous expert session, so I would go through those, and double check. We also have worked with","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3473.0,3483.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/308","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Ingram in the past","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3483.0,3486.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/309","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"So their printing service as well. They usually do a great job","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3486.0,3491.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/310","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And that's all the time we have for guys. I'm so sorry I was trying to get through as many questions as I could. But thank you so much for joining us today. We're going to try to do similar sessions like this, kind of like intro session on the Indie Author Project","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3491.0,3507.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/311","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"Once or twice a year. But if you ever have questions, we're happy to help, so just email us at authors at indieauthorproject.com. We're more than happy to help you or answer any of your questions. Just a quick reminder before we go, this was recorded, so you'll receive a recording of the session in just a few days","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3507.0,3529.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/312","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"I'll also make sure that we can include a link to the PowerPoint presentation. If you'd like to learn more, visit indieauthorproject.com and keep an eye out for upcoming expert sessions. We do them every other month, so stay tuned for the next one.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3529.0,3546.0"},{"id":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459/transcript/94174/annotation/313","type":"Annotation","motivation":"transcribing","body":{"type":"TextualBody","value":"And thank you so much. I hope you all have a great day.","format":"text/plain"},"target":"https://lyrasis.aviaryplatform.com/collections/3577/collection_resources/170573/file/309459#t=3546.0,3563.0"}]}]}]}