by Amy Cornell | Feb 19, 2026 | Being in Business as an Author, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesMany authors unknowingly treat readers like a checkout line—quick, transactional, and forgettable. That mindset quietly limits growth. Books are not impulse snacks. They are emotional investments. When someone chooses your story, they trade...
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 | Feb 5, 2026 | Book Marketing Basics, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesAuthors love momentum. The problem is that not all momentum converts. In fact, some of the most exciting-looking activity in book marketing does almost nothing to predict sales. High likes, busy posting schedules, and short-term spikes feel...
by Amy Cornell | Feb 3, 2026 | Getting More Media Coverage, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’ve ever wondered why your book pitch didn’t get a response, you’re not alone. Most authors know they need a pitch, but very few are taught how to write one that actually works in the real world. A book pitch isn’t a synopsis. It’s not a...
by Amy Cornell | Jan 29, 2026 | Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the year winds down, authors naturally start asking the same question: what should I actually focus on next year to move my career forward? That’s exactly why we’re pulling back the curtain on our 2026 podcast content plan. This episode isn’t...
by Amy Cornell | Jan 22, 2026 | Bestseller Essentials, Podcast for Authors
Reading Time: 6 minutesMost first-time authors walk into launch week expecting fireworks. Big sales. Big attention. Instant validation. And when it doesn’t happen, they assume something’s wrong with the book, the marketing, or them. The truth is quieter, and honestly...
