Book Marketing Tips & Author Branding Advice
Myths, Truths and Realities of the Amazon Bestseller Flag
In this episode of we take a serious look at the Amazon Bestseller flag and unravel the myths behind this iconic orange banner. Many authors dream of that coveted orange "bestseller" banner gracing their book covers, but how do you actually get it? And more...
Step-by-Step: How to Successfully Market a Self-Published Book
Let's face it, marketing a self-published book is confusing. There are a lot of options and the majority of them are confusing. There is no straight line to promoting a book. And while a lot of authors believe that marketing a self-published book is different from...
The End of an Era: Costco Stops Selling Books and Why You Should Care
In this episode of our podcast for authors we break down the recent announcement that Costco will no longer be carrying books in their warehouses—a decision with significant implications for authors. You may have heard this and thought it doesn't matter to you, but it...
RWA Files for Bankruptcy: Why This Means for Authors
A few weeks ago you may have heard about Romance Writers of America (RWA) filing for bankruptcy - they aren't going away, per se, just reorganizing. And you may have thought this doesn't matter to you - but it does. In this episode of our podcast for authors we chat...
Audiobook Marketing: Using Amazon’s Virtual Voice Service
Last December, Amazon announced a groundbreaking audiobook production and marketing initiative that sent ripples through the indie author community: Virtual Voice. This innovative service aims to democratize audiobook production by offering AI-generated narration for...
Smart Strategies to Recoup Your Book Investment
In this episode of our podcast for authors we tackle the challenging yet essential topic of recouping your book creation and marketing investment. Many authors face the harsh reality of under-planning and overspending during production, only to find themselves without...
Beyond the Bookstore: Creative Book Marketing Strategies for Consistent Sales
In this exciting episode we're breaking away from traditional book marketing methods and exploring innovative, fun, and often easy-to-implement strategies to boost your book sales. If you're looking to make a splash in the literary world, don't miss this! We’ll delve...
Cost of Self-Publishing a Book: 10 Tips for Planning and Budgeting
Authors are often terribly unprepared for the process and the cost of self-publishing a book. There is no single reason for why this happens, though a lot can be attributed to the fact that authors just don't realize how many moving parts are involved until it's too...
What Authors Need to Know About Amazon Book Descriptions
In this eye-opening episode we dive into the latest updates that are shaking up the way Amazon book descriptions are managed on the platform. For authors who use Author Central, these changes are crucial to understand if you want to keep your book pages in top form....
Choosing an Author Name Format: Critical Mistakes to Avoid
Welcome to a pivotal episode of our show where we shine a spotlight on a crucial aspect of the publishing process: how your name appears on Amazon. Join us as we dissect the intricacies that can make or break an author's visibility and success on the world's largest...
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