by Penny Sansevieri | Oct 7, 2025 | Book Marketing Basics
Reading Time: 6 minutes Amazon’s A10 algorithm update has generated no shortage of confusion and anxiety among authors, with plenty of speculation circulating in publishing groups and social media forums. But the reality is far less mysterious than the rumors suggest....
by Penny Sansevieri | Oct 2, 2025 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 3 minutesEmail newsletters are often the most powerful yet underutilized marketing tool available to authors. While social media platforms dominate conversations about visibility, newsletters provide something much more valuable: direct access to your...
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...