Book Marketing Tips & Author Branding Advice
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...
Let’s See if You’re Ready for an Audiobook
Audiobooks are all the rage, but are you truly ready to dive in? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of the audiobook world, revealing why it’s not as simple as it seems. Yes, thanks to AI it’s easier (and cheaper) than ever to create an audiobook, and with...
How to Compete for Media Attention
Struggling to get media attention for your book? You’re not alone. In today’s ever-changing media landscape, landing interviews and features has become more difficult than ever. In this episode, we dig into the reasons why it’s so hard to get a “yes” and more...
How to Maximize Goodreads Giveaways for Better Engagement
A lot of authors have strong feelings about Goodreads, but no matter where you stand, the reality is the platform is owned by Amazon and having a solid profile, pushing for reviews and ratings, and running giveaways to get books in hands are a part of staying...
Backup Book Covers: An Unexpected Bestseller Strategy
In this episode we’re exploring a unique but underutilized strategy that even the biggest publishers swear by—having a backup book cover! Join us as we dive into why our very own author, Marlene Bell, is always prepared with a second cover, and why you should be, too....
Amazon News: Urgent PSA on Bestseller Claims
We’re dropping a special, urgent Amazon news episode into your feed about bestsellers and other claims! The platform is cracking down hard on claims like "100,000 books sold" and "Amazon bestseller" and even "Award-winning author." If you’ve used these statements on...
Mastering Consistency to Promote Your Self-Published Book
Whenever I’m asked how to promote a self-published book, I am reminded of Aesop’s Fables. We all know the story of the tortoise and the hare, but when life seems to move at the speed of sound and the 24-hour news cycle constantly reminds us of everything that is and...
Choosing the Right Book Production Team & Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Don’t let the wrong book production vendors hold you back! We're talking about finding the best service providers for your book project. From choosing the right cover and interior designers, to selecting the perfect website developer, we’re giving you all the inside...
Is Your Amazon Author Bio Costing You Book Sales?
In this eye-opening episode, we’re tackling one of the most underrated tools in your book marketing arsenal: your Amazon author bio. Could this often-overlooked section be costing you book sales? Quite possibly! Many authors leave their amazon bios as an afterthought,...
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