Book Marketing Tips & Author Branding Advice
How to Market Your Book Without Social Media
In a time where everyone is vying for attention online, many authors are stepping back to reevaluate how they market their books. Social media, once considered a magic bullet for promotion, often doesn’t deliver the results authors dream of. The hope that a viral post...
Exciting Announcement: Our New Author Mentorship Program Is Here!
We’ve got something truly special for you in this episode and we're launching it on Small Business Saturday! We've just launched a program created by and for *you*, our amazing listeners! After four years of incredible questions, feedback, and requests, we’re thrilled...
Top Book Marketing Questions of the Year: Insights, Trends, and Expert Advice
We’re closing out the year with a bang in this special episode where Amy and Penny answer some of the best book marketing questions we’ve received all year! From “How many books do I need to write to be successful?” to predictions for next year’s trends, and even...
Affordable Book Marketing Services: 5 Do’s and Don’ts if You’re Trying to Save Money
There’s no shortage of affordable, even dirt-cheap, book marketing services out there. For an indie author working with a tight budget, the temptation to sign up for a $50 ad blast or a “guaranteed bestseller” promo can be strong. But here’s a PSA: throwing cash at...
Rookie Author Mistakes: Avoid Costly Errors and Show Up Like a Pro
In 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 consideration, we’re...
Publishing Scams, Hacks, and Red Flags: How to Protect Yourself
It 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 today’s world of book publishing, scammers and...
Year-End Author Checklist: 15 Things to Refresh, Revamp, and Revise Before the New Year
The 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 your brand to ensure...
Goodreads Author Program Update: What You Need to Know
Like 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 this urgent episode,...
Amazon Delays: What to Do When Your Book Launch Hits a KDP Roadblock
We 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 Direct Publishing (KDP) platform...
7 Critical Strategies for Marketing Books on Amazon Like a Pro
Marketing books on Amazon and navigating the vast marketplace as an author can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. As an author myself, I get it. And let’s face it, it’s often confusing. But fortunately, when it comes to marketing books on Amazon effectively, it’s...
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