Unbound is a revolutionary new way to get books published. Founded by three authors, John Mitchinson, Justin Pollard and Dan Kieran, all their titles are crowdfunded. Authors pitch their book ideas directly to their readers. Readers choose the ideas that they like on the website and pledge their support. When an idea has enough supporters, the book is written and produced.
To date Unbound has published books from several well-known authors including Kate Mosse, Julie Burchill, Jonathan Meades, Chris Yates, Robert Llewellyn and ex-Python Terry Jones, as well as a first novel from comedian Katy Brand and the bestselling Letters of Note by Shaun Usher. The Wake by Paul Kingsnorth, published by Unbound, became the first crowdfunded novel to be longlisted for the Man Booker prize this year.
And what is it doing for women writers?
Out of the 43 books they have published so far only a third have…
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I thought so, too, Shirley. Had to share. @v@ ❤
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I think this is a great idea. I will certainly give it a try when I have another book done. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re very welcome. @v@ ❤
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Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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