Book Marketing Tips & Author Branding Advice

15 Must-Have Tools for Authors Plus Bonus Downloads
I love tools for authors that make the book marketing journey easier, not more complicated (and those are out there!) and though I’ve done similar lists before, I feel like these resources always keep growing and expanding, which is great! This year’s list is a mix of...

How to Avoid Adding Your Book to an Amazon Dead End Category
We're back for another Amazon update! Recently it's been discovered that if you're only choosing categories from the KDP dashboard you might end up with a category that doesn't even exist. Selecting the correct retail category or genre for your book is a crucial...

From Bookstagram to Bestseller: Social Media Marketing for Authors
Social media is a great way to reach a broader audience, but let’s face it, some social media marketing can be flat-out confusing and a time drain. In the ever-evolving realm of book promotion, authors must not only craft compelling stories but also skillfully...

Smart and Simple Strategies for Holiday Book Marketing
This is a holiday edition of our podcast, where we unveil some helpful tips to ramp up your holiday book marketing sales during the festive season! Picture this: twinkling lights, cozy evenings, and a festive bump in revenue! In this episode, we're pulling back the...

Maximizing Your Success with Awards for Self-Published Books
Vying for awards for self-published books can be a great way to give your brand a boost! This past spring we did a podcast episode on awards for self-published books so if this recap entices you to learn more, have a listen (link in bio), because they're a great book...

The Amazon Book Sales Rank Demystified
The Amazon book sales rank is a critical metric for authors because it provides insights into the relative popularity and performance of a book on the Amazon platform. Here are several reasons why the Amazon sales rank is important: Visibility and Discoverability...

From Zero to Bestseller: Creating a Foolproof Book Marketing Plan
Are you looking to turn your book into a bestseller? Let's walk through the process of creating a foolproof book marketing plan that will skyrocket your chances of success! Whether you’re a first-time author, or have a few titles under your belt, having a strong...

How to Get Book Sales Through Catalogs and Subscription Boxes
Our goal for this episode is to help you think inside the box. See what we did there? But in all seriousness, catalogs and subscription boxes are underutilized opportunities to reach wider audiences and a lot of potential buyers you couldn't reach through other...

11 Proven Strategies to Skyrocket Your Book Promotion on Amazon
No matter what genre you write in, nailing your book promotion on Amazon is critical for success in today's market. And I know firsthand that it’s always a challenge to navigate the algorithm, keep up visibility, and compete with the onslaught of books that populate...

Fake Books on Amazon are Stealing Author Identities
We're seeing this a lot more - fake books on Amazon (often written by AI) and published under well-known author names. Our goal for this episode is to uncover why it's happening, and what you can potentially do to protect yourself or deal with it if it happens to you!...
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