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There's nothing worse than spending hours upon hours and even years writing a book only for it to be lost in the online void that is the internet. With thousands of new books being published every year, it can be easy for your book to go unnoticed. We hope that it doesn't, but this is the case for new authors everywhere. Thankfully, there is...
Many motivational books are a global success, with the New York Post listing James Clear’s Atomic Habits at the top of their to-read list for 2023. This iconic motivational book was published in October of 2018, but to date has over ten million copies sold. If you’re looking to get into the motivational genre, you’ve picked a genre that...
If you're on the hunt for the best author conference, you've come to the right place. Attending events is a great idea for networking as an author, but finding the right one isn't always easy. While there are a lot of events for writers across the world, author-focused events can help you accelerate your career. This article will walk you through...
If you are close to launching your book or brainstorming ways to market it well, you may have come across the term book trailers. While trailers are commonly associated with the film industry, they are sometimes used for books as well. Book trailers are a great way to create hype and drop hints about what your book will be about. But what exactly...
It's crucial to understand all forms of publishing, including hybrid publishing. Why? Millions of new titles are published every year, millions of copies are sold, and new authors join the writing industry left and right. Researching the general forms writers can use to publish not only helps you decide which method is best for you, but also...
Author book signings are great events not just for the fans they draw in, but for the authors themselves. There’s nothing quite like standing in a line of people who are all excited about the same book, same characters, and same story. At author book signings there’s a kind of magic in the air and it’s not just about buzz. While author book...
Are you looking to make money from something you’re passionate about? For many of us, making a living related to books is truly the dream life. Too many people have a disconnect between the things they care about most and how they make enough money to get by. When you stop and think about how much of our limited time in this world is spent...
If you’re thinking of becoming an author you might be wondering how authors get paid. While not everyone is primarily in the book-writing world to make money, the income is rarely unwelcome! But what kind of financial compensation is available to authors? What are the different forms it takes? And how do self-published writers get paid in...
If you are an author on Amazon, it’s time to give some major thought to Amazon book categories, what they are, how to choose them, and why they are helpful. Since the beginning, the promise of Amazon.com was to deliver any book to any reader anywhere. That’s a big promise, but they’re doing well in fulfilling this promise, to put it...
If you’ve ever ordered a pile of books of the same title, you likely placed what is commonly called bulk book orders. However, while bulk book orders are helpful due to discounts, they can be a little confusing to understand. What qualifies as a bulk order? Do you need to order one hundred copies to consider it a bulk order or can three or...
