by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 11, 2025 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 9 minutesAmazon’s A10 shift changed the rules for authors—but not in the way many feared. Rather than punishing indies, the update rewards signals only real authors can generate: relevant traffic from outside Amazon, strong reader engagement, and a...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 9, 2025 | Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 7 minutesMarketing a book is never about luck or flashy campaigns. Instead it’s about strategy, timing, and understanding what truly moves readers to click the buy button. Over the past 25 years, my team and I have analyzed thousands of campaigns across...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 4, 2025 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuick Answers: What are common book marketing mistakes? Fragmented platform, off-brand visuals, bad contracts, cold list, untargeted ads. How do I avoid them? Audit channels, align branding, keep dashboard control, email monthly, focus on 1–2...
by Penny Sansevieri | Nov 27, 2025 | Getting More Book Reviews
Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery author dreams of that glowing review—but pitching book reviewers isn’t just about sending a copy and hoping for magic. Reviewers, influencers, and book bloggers are inundated with hundreds of titles every month. The difference between...
by Penny Sansevieri | Nov 25, 2025 | Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 5 minutesMany authors overlook one of the most powerful tools in their marketing arsenal: book awards. These accolades aren’t reserved for household names or traditionally published authors—they’re increasingly open, inclusive, and attainable for...