Book Marketing Tips & Author Branding Advice
Productivity Tips for Authors: Get More Done Without Burnout
In today’s competitive publishing landscape, authors are under more pressure than ever to write consistently, market effectively, and maintain a professional presence across multiple platforms. The workload can feel overwhelming—especially for writers who are juggling...
The Hollywood Blueprint: Creating a Film-Ready Book
Many authors fantasize about seeing their stories on the big screen, but the path from manuscript to movie is more complicated than most realize. In this episode we peeled back the myths and laid out what it really takes to catch Hollywood’s attention. This post...
The Great Author Central Lockout: Amazon’s Latest Frustration
Amazon has recently introduced a troubling barrier for authors trying to manage their presence on Author Central. Many writers now get error messages claiming they need “publisher permission” to edit fields—even when they self-publish. These locked fields include...
10 Proven Strategies to Own the Amazon Algorithm
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. Amazon’s changes...
How Email Newsletters Supercharge Author Success
Email 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 readers without algorithm...
Goodreads Evolution: Amazon’s Game-Changing Integration
Amazon’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 signal. In this guide, we...
Media Coverage for Authors: Why It Matters and How to Earn It
For 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 coverage. While...
Marketing vs. Sales: Why Authors Must Know the Difference
When 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 distinction between...
Amazon Metadata for Books: The Hidden Risk Authors Can’t Ignore
A Shocking Account Ban That Rocked the Indie Community In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples throughout the indie author community, Penny and Amy discussed a disturbing incident where an author lost their entire catalog of 30 nonfiction books overnight due to...
Dreams Need Deadlines: The Path to Real Book Marketing Results
Authors are natural idea generators. Creative energy flows into everything from character arcs to cover designs. But when it comes to marketing, that same energy can lead authors astray. In our latest podcast episode, we explored a critical and often overlooked...
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