Book Marketing Tips & Author Branding Advice
How to Sell Self-Published Books to Bookstores
Let's face it, self-publishing is a thrill ride with a lot of ups and downs. You've poured your heart and soul into your book, built your online author platform, and maybe even racked up some impressive Amazon rankings. But there's one elusive peak every author dreams...
Unlock the Secrets to Bestselling Book Success in 2024
Ever wished you had a crystal ball to foresee your book's success? Say no more! Penny and Amy are decoding the mysteries of effective book marketing, empowering you to plan your 2024 without the daily struggle of figuring out your next move. Tune in to discover...
Self-Publishing a Book: 6 Critical Things Every Author Must Prepare For
Self-publishing a book is an exciting thing – I just put my latest book up on Amazon in early January and there’s nothing like it! It was a delayed release, I was honestly hoping to get it out in Q4 of 2023 but I didn’t. Why? Because I needed to get it right, even if...
Tossing Outdated Marketing Strategies and Refocusing in 2024
Calling all aspiring and seasoned authors! It's a great time of year to reassess which marketing strategies are working and which ones aren't! In this episode, we share insights on how to distinguish game-changing marketing strategies from outdated ones, or ones that...
10 Tips for Creating a Successful Author Website
In today's digital age, your author website is a crucial component of your brand, acting as a virtual gateway for readers to explore your world. It’s not only a gateway to you, the author, but it’s also one of the best book marketing tools in your toolkit to becoming...
The Game-Changing Author Success Mindset
Join us as we unravel the secrets of the author success mindset. This isn't your typical "stay positive" pep talk; we're dissecting the distinct mental strategies that set go-getter authors apart from those who end up wondering if they should give up. Learn how to...
How to Be a Successful Author in Today’s Market
Every client I work with wants to figure out how to be a successful author, and I'm proud to be a part of that (extremely) educational journey because it's usually a lot more complex than people think. But the good news is that as long as you have the right attitude,...
How to Break Into Trade Magazines as an Author
In this episode, we're talking about another hidden gem in book marketing - trade magazines! What exactly are trade magazines? They're not just ordinary periodicals that you're almost guaranteed to see at the grocery store checkout. They're your gateway to dedicated...
The Best Amazon Book Marketing Tips for Ambitious Authors
At AME we pride ourselves on staying on top of the ever-evolving beast that is Amazon. That's why one of the longest-running themes of our content has been Amazon book marketing tips and advice, naturally! So we figured it's time to do a round-up to ensure you're...
How to Write a Book Pitch the Correct Way
Our goal for this episode is to break down the elements of how to write a book pitch: one that generates responses and opens doors. Because figuring out how to write a book pitch is step one, but then understanding how to customize it for different markets and...
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