Wide for the Win, the indie author community that’s grown to serve more than 18,800 authors worldwide through its virtually hosted groups, educational resources, and online courses, is changing hands—and broadening its reach. Earlier this month, after the group’s founder, Erin Wright, announced she was stepping down from her leadership role to focus on her graduate studies and writing career, IAM announced that it would assume stewardship of the community.
Wide for the Win was founded to provide a community and resources to those who choose to publish “wide” rather than exclusively on a single platform. Since it was formed more than five years ago—the Facebook Group “Wide for the Win” was created in 2019—it has become a “trusted space for authors to share knowledge, strategies, and support as they expand their readership across multiple retailers and markets,” according to the press release.
“Erin built something truly special—a space where authors help each other succeed on their own terms,” says Chelle Honiker, managing partner of Athenia Creative Services and publisher of Indie Author Magazine. “Our goal is simple: to protect what makes Wide for the Win unique, provide additional resources, and ensure the community continues to flourish for years to come.”
With the transition, Wide for the Win’s existing board of directors will transition into an advisory committee for the IAM team, and members will maintain access to the Wide for the Win site, community, and materials. Community members will also receive a complimentary subscription to Indie Author Magazine and to Indie Author Training, IAM’s education platform.
