Tool
Author Brand Guide — Brought to you by Author Automations, this free-to-use tool helps you create three download-ready documents that turn generic AI output into your marketing copy—the kind that actually sounds like you and sells your books. Narrow down your book’s branding, your target audience, your copywriting voice, and your social media strategy—information that you can share with virtual assistants, AI tools, or automation platforms, and that can inform your business decisions going forward.
Webinar
“How to build an integrated publishing ecosystem”
https://webinars.indieauthortraining.com/talks/building-an-integrated-publishing-ecosystem
In this webinar, USA Today best-selling author Russell Nohelty shares his methodology developed through years of experience, including running more than forty successful Kickstarters and building a 1,100-plus-member Substack community.
Learn how to build a thriving author business without burning out, using a proven five-step integrated publishing ecosystem, as well as how to leverage subscriptions, retail sales, crowdfunding, landing pages, and direct sales in a strategic sequence that maximizes results while minimizing stress.
Rather than chasing every new trend or platform, discover how to create a sustainable system that generates recurring revenue and reader loyalty, all while maintaining your creative energy and joy in the process.
Podcast: Indie Author Magazine
Indie Author Magazine on Spotify
The Indie Author Magazine podcast has been refined and focused for bite-size listening, giving you just what you need to know about some of the biggest topics in the industry. Here are the latest episodes you may have missed:
“Walking, Writing, and Winning: Productivity Hacks from Sci-Fi Legend Kevin J. Anderson”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7w6WZsLjspgECRUzSmUFeXOver the course of his career, Science Fiction author Kevin J. Anderson has signed his name on franchises like Dune, Star Wars, and the X-Files; he co-founded the Superstars Writing Seminar and now teaches the master’s program in publishing at Western Colorado University. In this episode, hear more about his climb to the top of the mountain—literally—and the advice he has for others who want to follow in his footsteps.
“Strategic Marketing with Universal Book Links: Tools, Data, and Global Opportunities”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Lsv6KiaFaTd1DKb0uw1MTUniversal book links, or UBLs, create a single landing page for authors with multiple store fronts to share with readers and in marketing materials. They aren’t just useful for those who publish wide, either. Explore how UBLs can benefit your business, how different platforms stack up, and when they’ll be a boon or when you’re better off sending a direct sales link.
“Make the Holidays Work for You: Essential Book Marketing Tactics for Indie Authors”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AcihzLzDTs7Kr52VwwFzeThe holiday shopping season is one of the largest sales opportunities of the year, but did you know the period directly after Christmas can be just as big for indie authors—if not more so? Learn the marketing strategies that will help you make the most of the gift-giving season this year, plus the steps you should be taking now to prepare.
