Top Indie Author Communities | Support, Networking & Resources for Writers
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Wide for the Win
Published on July 11, 2025 by Randall Wood
A deep dive into Wide for the Win—its founders, culture, trending discussions, and the transformational impact it has had on indie authors who choose global, multi-retailer publishing.
Full Guide: Wide for the Win
20Books to 50K
Published on July 11, 2025 by Randall Wood
The 20Books to 50K community—from its founders and 80K+ membership to key rules, hot topics, Author Nation ties, and why it remains a must‑join space for serious indie authors.
Full Guide: 20Books to 50K
KBoards
Published on July 11, 2025 by Randall Wood
The chronicle of KBoards—the legendary Kindle forum created by Harvey Chute in 2007, its golden era, controversial 2015 sale, membership exodus, and enduring lessons for indie authors.
Full Guide: KBoards
Writer Sanctum
Published on July 11, 2025 by Randall Wood
An exploration of Writer Sanctum—a standalone community for indie authors founded by Timothy Ellis—covering its founding, evolution, membership, ethos, topics, and review.
Full Guide: Writer Sanctum
Alliance of Independent Authors (Alli)
Published on July 11, 2025 by Randall Wood
A full exploration of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)—from founding by Orna Ross in 2012, to today’s global impact, member perks, and fair review.
Full Guide: Alliance of Independent Authors (Alli)Ready to Take Control of Your Author Career?
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