Jun 212 minTikTok: A Necessity for The Modern Author?About half of the world’s population is active on social media. Facebook and Twitter are the giants who have been around...
May 35 minTop 20 Award Contests for Self-Published AuthorsAwards and competitions can be a lot of fun and a quick way to boost popularity and prestige, both for self-published writers and those...
Apr 144 minTop 10 Tips for A Lucrative Mailing ListIs your list meeting its full potential? You don’t need to maximize your list to succeed as a self-published author.
Feb 223 minLoglines: Sell Your Book with A Single SentenceWhat’s your book about? That’s a hard question to answer. For some writers, it’s almost impossible. Even if it seems easy to sit down...
Jan 252 minAre Free Books Obsolete?Kicking a series off with a free book used to be the way to go, but times have changed. Amazon’s policies have changed even more.
Jan 181 min15 Social Media Posts Your Readers Will LoveSocial media is fun and a great time-waster, but when you’re running an official author account, it can be easy to run out of ideas.
Jan 44 minNew Year, New You: 12 Ways to Grow Your Social Media BuzzWhile not as lucrative as a mailing list, a strong social media following is a great way to support your books and build...
Dec 28, 20212 minAnimated Book Covers for AuthorsI encountered animated covers for the first time on Twitter. The look is a subtle one—a mist rising over a disappearing character...
Oct 5, 20213 min4 Ways to Boost A Free Book PromotionIf your book is free temporarily or long-term, you probably have only one goal in mind: finding readers.
Oct 1, 20214 minBook Promotions: Investment or Gamble?Advertising your book can easily be the most expensive aspect of publishing, and for many authors, it is.
Sep 22, 20213 minLosing Readers? Keep Your Mailing List on TrackHaving a large and active mailing list is a huge benefit when you’re self-publishing. Your list will save you time, money and effort...
Sep 16, 20213 minSet up Your Own Author Book SigningBook signings aren’t necessary for success. If you make your profit online and have fans thousands of miles away—and if you live...
Sep 6, 20213 minStoryOrigin: Introduction And ReviewOne of the top-growing services in the self-publishing industry is StoryOrigin: a massive community of authors working together...
Aug 27, 20214 minBuild Your Own Book Selling MachineWouldn’t it be nice to sell books on autopilot? If you’re new to self-publishing or have only a few books under your belt...
Aug 18, 20214 minTop 5 Book Giveaway Services for AuthorsHow do you keep readers engaged between books? Some authors are prolific enough to maintain active mailing lists simply by sending out...
Aug 2, 20213 minPodcast Interviews: 7 Tips for AuthorsIf you’re looking for a fast and free way to grow your outreach and better establish yourself as an author, podcast interviews...
May 3, 20213 min7 Irresistible Ideas for Reader MagnetsIf you want to grow your email list, one thing you need is a good reader magnet. A reader magnet is a free gift you give readers...
Apr 21, 20214 min8 Benefits of Author BrandingMost people associate branding with big businesses and companies: Apple, Walmart, UPS. The list goes on...
Apr 19, 20213 min5 Tips for A Successful Book Blog TourA book blog tour is a virtual tour in which book bloggers present your latest work with their readers...
Apr 7, 20214 min5 Steps to Get The Most from A Mailing List SwapOne of the most drastic ways to grow your readership is to cross-promote with other authors.