by Penny Sansevieri | Nov 5, 2024 | Social Media for Authors
Reading Time: 5 minutesA lot of authors have strong opinions about Goodreads. Some love it. Some avoid it. Most misunderstand it. But here’s the reality: Goodreads is owned by Amazon, and it remains one of the most concentrated groups of active readers anywhere...
by Penny Sansevieri | Oct 31, 2024 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this episode we’re exploring a unique but underutilized strategy that even the biggest publishers swear by—having a backup book cover! Join us as we dive into why our very own author, Marlene Bell, is always prepared with a second cover, and...
by Penny Sansevieri | Oct 24, 2024 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re dropping a special, urgent Amazon news episode into your feed about bestsellers and other claims! The platform is cracking down hard on claims like “100,000 books sold” and “Amazon bestseller” and even...
by Penny Sansevieri | Oct 22, 2024 | Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhenever I’m asked how to promote a self-published book, I am reminded of Aesop’s Fables. We all know the story of the tortoise and the hare, but when life seems to move at the speed of sound and the 24-hour news cycle constantly reminds us of...
by Penny Sansevieri | Oct 17, 2024 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDon’t let the wrong book production vendors hold you back! We’re talking about finding the best service providers for your book project. From choosing the right cover and interior designers, to selecting the perfect website developer,...