Ten Tips: Newsletter Swaps
Merri Maywether
November 1, 2022
Roughly six years ago, a well-known Contemporary Romance author organized a book promotion. She posted the invite to participate in a Facebook group and opened
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The Dos and Don’ts of Creating Your Reader Magnet
Belinda Griffin
November 1, 2022
No doubt you will see plenty of them with Black Friday and the holiday shopping season underway. In recent years, businesses have begun offering deals
10 Tips: Draft2Digital
Gill Fernley
October 1, 2022
Indie authors often consider the valid option of going wide and publishing on other platforms beyond Amazon. But with it comes a lot of work
Marketing Homework Any Author Can Do to Boost Book Sales
Gill Fernley
September 1, 2022
Gill Fernley It’s back to school time for the kids, but they aren’t the only ones who’ll be in class. This month, we’re reviewing a
Ten Tips: Amazon A+ Content
Alice Briggs
September 1, 2022
Alice Briggs Since early 2021, indie authors have had the ability to create Amazon A+ Content to help promote their books. This bonus content on
Advertising as an Indie Author: Where to Start
Natalie Hobbs
August 1, 2022
You’ve written your first book, revised and edited it, and finally hit that “Publish” button. You’re over the moon that you’ve gotten your first piece
How to Hook Readers with Better Ad Copy
Angela Archer
August 1, 2022
How many ads do we see a day? The answer is hard to calculate, but according to Forbes Magazine (https://forbes.com), studies suggest we see anywhere
10 Tips for Canva
Merri Maywether
August 1, 2022
Full disclosure: Canva is my friend. This user-friendly graphic design app is similar to Photoshop or Affinity. I use it for Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram,
Backlisted, Not Blacklisted: Turn a Profit from Books Already on Your Author Shelf
Alice Briggs
July 1, 2022
Increasing your publishing profits through your backlist If you have published multiple books, then you may be working with two “lists.” Your frontlist is made
Ten Tips for Patreon for Authors
Kasia Lasinska
July 1, 2022
Patreon, an online platform, allows people to financially support creatives, including authors, through a monthly tiered membership. It offers an excellent option for any indie
The Reader Magnet Revolution: Unconventional Ideas Every Author Can Explore
Bradley Charbonneau
June 1, 2022
Have you ever woken up at 3:00 a.m., sat upright in bed, and cried out, “Dagnabbit! I wish I could just sign up for more
Beta Readers vs. ARC Readers: The Differences, Explained
Laurel Decher
June 1, 2022
If you already swap chapters with author friends, you know what it’s like to have critique partners. But have you considered beta readers to deepen
10 Tips for Better Feedback from Beta Readers
Gill Fernley
June 1, 2022
You’ve finally written “The End,” and it’s now time for the next stage in prepping your manuscript for publication: Find some beta readers who will
10 Tips for Email Subject Lines
Angela Archer
May 1, 2022
Aside from writing and publishing a new book, email marketing is often touted as the key to many authors’ success. Whether you send regular emails
Ten Tips for Finding Newsletter Content Ideas
Angela Archer
April 1, 2022
Aside from book updates, newsletter swaps, and group promos, you might struggle to keep coming up with fresh content ideas for your newsletter. You will
There’s No “I” in Translate: What’s It Take to Find Your Dream Translation Team?
Nicole Schroeder
March 1, 2022
Every author throughout history could likely recall a time they stared hopelessly at a blinking cursor or a pen hovering just above the page. And
Marketing Translations
Laurel Decher
March 1, 2022
Introducing your translated book to readers can be an excellent form of virtual travel. Just think of all those new friends you can visit when
10Tips For BookBub
Gill Fernley
March 1, 2022
No doubt you’re reading this, hoping we’ll divulge the ultimate secret to getting accepted for a BookBub Featured Deal. And of course, we’re going to
Win the Short Race: The Key to Marketing Nonfiction
Bradley Charbonneau
February 1, 2022
Say you’re in a bar. With people. Someone approaches you and asks, “How’s it going with your author business?” You answer in one of the
10 Tips for Facebook
Gill Fernley
February 1, 2022
Facebook can be a great place for authors to meet and get to know other authors and readers. It’s easy to post and to add
Ten Tips: Kickstarter
Bre Lockhart
January 1, 2022
Simply put: Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform. For those wondering what that means, crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project by raising small amounts
10 Tips for Pinterest
Chelle Honiker
December 1, 2021
Chelle Honiker Like many social media accounts, using Pinterest for business remains a mystery for many authors. Likely because they want to know the answer
Does Amazon A+ Content Make The Grade?
Nicole Schroeder
November 1, 2021
Breaking Down The Newest Marketing Feature in Kindle Direct Publishing Standing out in a crowd is rarely fun—unless you’re trying to sell books, that is.
Ten Tips for YouTube
Bre Lockhart
November 1, 2021
When you hear the name “YouTube” you probably think more of videos than books, and even Google explains YouTube as “an online video sharing and
Paperback Paparazzi
Angie Martin
November 1, 2021
Tackling Author Signing Events Ah, book signings. The glam, the glitz, the autographs, the pics. The chaos, the questions, the preparation, the rejection. If you’ve
10 Tips for Discord
Remy Flagg
October 1, 2021
Discord is a multi-purpose chat app made popular by gamers that includes text, audio, and video. Available on all platforms and devices, it has quickly
Ten Tips: Bookfunnel
Anne Lown
September 1, 2021
BookFunnel specializes in e-book and audio distribution. Authors can send e-books directly to readers’ preferred reading devices, collect email addresses, participate in group promotions, and
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