Support Indie Authors
Why Indie Authors Need Your Support
Independent authors are the beating heart of diverse, boundary-pushing storytelling. Unlike traditionally published authors, they don't have the backing of major publishing houses — no marketing budgets, no guaranteed shelf space, no publicists. Every book they publish is a leap of faith, funded by their own time, passion, and often their own pocket.
When you support an indie author, you're not just buying a book — you're helping a dream survive.
How You Can Help — For Free
You don't need to spend money to make a real difference. Here are some of the most impactful things you can do:
📖 Read & Review ARC Copies
ARC stands for Advance Reader Copy — a pre-publication version of a book that authors share with readers in exchange for an honest review. Your review helps build buzz before launch day and gives the book crucial social proof.
- Sign up as an ARC reader directly through an author's newsletter.
- You can also find ARC copies from our own authors directly in The Dreamer's Bookshop ARC list.
- Want to sign up as an ARC reader for our indie authors? Register via our Creatives for Indie Authors page.
- Post your review here and on Amazon, Goodreads, and your favourite book communities. Even a few sentences make a huge difference.
📅 Attend Indie Author Events
One of the best ways to support indie authors is to show up — literally. Find all upcoming events with our indie authors — from virtual readings to Q&As and book launches — in our Indie Author Events overview.
⭐ Leave Reviews on Retail Sites
Reviews on Amazon and other retailers directly influence an author's visibility in search results and recommendation algorithms. A book with more reviews gets shown to more readers — it's that simple.
📚 Follow Them on Goodreads
Goodreads is one of the most powerful discovery tools for readers. When you follow an indie author and add their books to your shelves, it signals to the algorithm — and to other readers — that this author is worth paying attention to.
- Mark their books as Want to Read.
- Rate and review books you've finished.
- Follow our indie authors on Goodreads and stay updated on new releases.
📣 Spread the Word
Word of mouth is still the most powerful marketing tool there is. Tell a friend, share a post, recommend a book in your book club. Every mention counts.
Ready to Discover Your Next Favourite Indie Author?
Browse our books by independent authors and find your next great read.