by Amy Cornell | Feb 12, 2026 | Being in Business as an Author, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen a book underperforms, most authors assume they need more marketing. More ads. More posts. More outreach. The reality is simpler—and far more useful. Marketing only amplifies what’s already there. If your positioning is off, promotion won’t...
by Amy Cornell | Jan 1, 2026 | Being in Business as an Author, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesBurnout creeps up on authors because the modern book-marketing playbook rewards activity more than impact. Everywhere you look, someone is telling you to run ads, post daily, pitch media, grow your list, join groups, go on tour, and somehow...
by Penny Sansevieri | Dec 25, 2025 | Being in Business as an Author, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 5 minutesMost authors think media training begins and ends with preparing for TV, radio, or a formal interview—but that mindset belongs to an earlier era of publishing. Today, everything you post or say online is media: an Instagram story, a Goodreads...
by Penny Sansevieri | Nov 20, 2025 | Being in Business as an Author
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany authors believe book pre-orders only pay off when thousands of fans are waiting—but that myth stops too many promising launches from gaining early traction. A small platform isn’t a barrier; it’s a design constraint that forces you to get...
by Penny Sansevieri | Jul 3, 2025 | Being in Business as an Author, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you a debut author expecting instant fame and bestseller success? You’re not alone—but those expectations could be the very thing holding you back. In this grounded and practical episode, publishing veterans Penny and Amy share why reframing...
by Penny Sansevieri | Jun 19, 2025 | Being in Business as an Author, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 3 minutesReddit is a marketing gem that many authors overlook, yet it offers one of the most powerful platforms for connecting with readers without requiring a massive existing following. If you’re wondering how to use Reddit as an author, you’ll find...