by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 12, 2024 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn this unabashedly honest episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the rookie mistakes that can make authors look like amateurs—and even open them up to being taken advantage of. From networking missteps to pitching for reviews or media...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 5, 2024 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt seems like now, more than ever, scammers and hacks are everywhere. Penny can’t go a week without someone offering to “turn her book into a movie” and if you’ve listened for a while, you know how we feel about that! In...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 3, 2024 | Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe holiday season is a magical time to reflect on the past year and set yourself up for success in the next, and what better way to do that than with a checklist? As an author, it’s the perfect time to check in on all the nooks and crannies of...
by Penny Sansevieri | Nov 28, 2024 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 2 minutesLike Amazon, Goodreads is cracking down on spam and bot author accounts, many of which are producing subpar AI generated content — but protecting the platform means adding a stricter vetting process before authors get to network with readers. In...
by Penny Sansevieri | Nov 21, 2024 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe thought we’d drop in with another urgent Amazon PSA! Amazon delays can be a nightmare for authors, especially when everything is set for a carefully planned launch day, and your book still hasn’t gone live. Recently, Amazon’s Kindle...