Name: Brey War
Indie Author Support Group Founder
Recently I came across a post on Instagram inviting indie authors to join a new group. I was intrigued, but not sure what to expect.
I sent a DM to the group as suggested with the genre I write, which is Romance. Brey immediately got back to me and asked if I would be ok with being placed into a chat group. I agreed and found myself in a group of romance writers and book reviewers.
I was a bit overwhelmed at first, but once I started chatting with other authors and reviewers I realized how amazing the group is.
Chatting with others, asking questions, and getting answers based on their experiences has been so helpful. Not to mention the support and joy we all share when something good happens to one of us.
I did a cover reveal that I shared with my group and they all were so excited that they posted the cover to their own Instagram stories and I have done the same with them. I have read ARCs for members and written reviews.
This group might be the best thing I have found on Instagram as an author. There is only positivity in my group and that is something everyone can use more of.
Jennifer Franz Griffith: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdJntfLgGI/idea to start the Indie Author Support group?
Brey: I got the idea for the Indie Author Support group after I had asked authors to reach out to me to share any posts, upcoming releases, or deals they needed me to share. I’m just one person, and I wanted that to be more widespread. The more circulation a post or an announcement gets, the more people will check it out. I have a lot of indie friends, and I know how hard it is to market your books if you don’t have a backing. I wanted to make it affordable (free) for authors to get that backing.
JFG: What is the main goal of the group?
Brey: The main goal of the group is to get indie author books out there. Get people interested in them who normally wouldn’t know they exist.
JFG: How is the group organized?
Brey: The group is organized into genres, with the option of a hashtag specifically for the group, and tagging options. We push for equal engagement so that we can all grow together. Behind the scenes, I have an amazing team of admins who help me make sure everything runs smoothly. @webreakforbooks, @authoramymichellecarpenter, @pavlovsdogparty, @_bookish.me_, @davidscottt1984, @susieq_reviews, and @queenbeesbookhive. They are all incredible and go out of their way to help make the group better!
JFG: Is it only on Instagram?
Brey: As of right now, it is only a group on Instagram, but I have had a lot of people request a Facebook group, and I’m very highly considering it!
JFG: How can others join or support the group?
Brey: To join the group, give us a follow @indieauthorsupport and send us a dm with your preferred genres!
JFG: Anything else you would like to share?
Brey: This group was started by me, but so many other people have put so much effort and support into it that it is completely beyond me. I’ve gotten so much great feedback on how big of a difference it’s making, and I’m so proud and grateful! My insta is @breysreviews if you’d like to give me a follow!