by Penny Sansevieri | Sep 25, 2025 | Book Marketing Basics, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 5 minutesAmazon’s latest update linking Goodreads activity with Amazon shopping turns the Goodreads “Want-to-Read” shelf into a high-intent sales trigger. For authors and publishers, that means you can finally treat shelf-adds as more than a passive...
by Penny Sansevieri | Sep 23, 2025 | Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 6 minutesFor authors today, writing a book is only the beginning. The real challenge comes in making sure your voice is heard in a noisy, crowded market. One of the most effective ways to amplify your reach and establish credibility is through media...
by Penny Sansevieri | Sep 18, 2025 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen writers hear “marketing,” it’s tempting to conflate it with direct sales results. But as Penny Sansevieri and Amy Cornell emphasize in their podcast, that confusion is a common trap—and one that can derail author success. Clarifying the...
by Penny Sansevieri | Sep 11, 2025 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Shocking Account Ban That Rocked the Indie Community In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples throughout the indie author community, Penny and Amy discussed a disturbing incident where an author lost their entire catalog of 30 nonfiction...
by Penny Sansevieri | Sep 9, 2025 | Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 3 minutesAuthors are natural idea generators. Creative energy flows into everything from character arcs to cover designs. But when it comes to marketing, that same energy can lead authors astray. In our latest podcast episode, we explored a critical and...