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Author Inklings: The Basics of Paid Book Advertising
Paid advertising can launch an author’s career to new heights, but successful strategies can take years to master. Columnist Susan Odev explores what authors should consider before they start.
Give your next book a week of social posts
Prepare platform-specific captions and media from the book you actually wrote.
Let your brand guide make room for different kinds of posts
I want to recognize a brand without being able to predict its next sentence. That distinction has been on my mind while working on our publishing workflows. A useful voice guide should help an article, an email and a social post feel as though they belong to the same publication....
Susan Odev on taking a new pen name from draft to launch
Join Susan and Karen on September 23 for a working author’s view of the process.
Susan Odev on taking a new pen name from draft to launch
Join Susan and Karen on September 23 for a working author’s view of the process.
Keep Your Story Straight: Tools and Tips for Building a Story Bible
Whether writing a stand-alone or an ongoing series, story bibles help authors keep the facts of their books organized and within reach. Here’s what yours should include, plus the platforms and methods you can use to create it.
Who’s Speaking at the Wide for the Win Summit? This Week’s Publishing News
Learn about some of the speakers for next month’s Wide for the Win Summit, Publisher Champ’s new integration option, and data from the Frankfurt Book Fair on AI use in the audio publishing industry.
The New Romance Reader Ecosystem
How Niche Romance Platforms Are Changing Book Discovery in the Genre
A Look at IngramSpark, and How Authors Can Protect Their Work: Publishing News This Week
IAM is taking a closer look at IngramSpark for indie authors—what should we ask? Plus, new IAM articles this week, KDP announces changes to preorders, and Bookshop.org surpasses $50 million in donations to indie bookstores.
Author Inklings: Your Gentle Introduction to Marketing Without Panic
The work to publish your book is done. Now the work to market it begins. Columnist Susan Odev explores the options authors have for finding readers and how to ensure your strategy is sustainable.
Four Ways Lulu Brings Books Directly to Your Readers
From crowdfunding support to the Direct Buy Button, Lulu.com offers several options for authors interested in direct sales.
The Schedule Is Set for the Wide for the Win Summit: This Week’s Publishing News
This week, get a sneak peek at the schedule for October's Wide for the Win Summit, plus revisit this week’s IAM articles, IAT's latest webinar, and other news from the publishing world.
ALLi Exclusive: Spotting and Stopping the Scammers Targeting Indie Authors
In the age of AI, email scams targeting authors have become harder to spot. The Alliance of Independent Authors shares advice for recognizing fake offers and resources for protecting your business.
Uncovering the Secret to Successful Custom Printing
Popular Strategies and Platforms Authors Use for Producing One-of-a-Kind Custom Print Books
Mark Your Calendars for Indie Author Training’s Wide for the Win Summit: Indie Publishing News This Week
Join us for Indie Author Training’s upcoming Wide for the Win Summit! Plus a look at the publishing news, IAM headlines, and platform updates from the indie author world this week.