The goal of many writers is to land on the New York Times bestseller lists. Being a bestselling author can mean future book contracts, speaking gigs, recognition for your work, a sizable passive income from your writing, and many more opportunities. If you...
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How to Turn Your Book Into a Speech: A Rolling Stone’s Guide
You did it. You had an idea and you turned it into a book. But now that idea is still sitting in your head and you want to turn your book into a speech. How do you take 50-100k words and convert them into a speech without lulling listeners to sleep? It starts with...
Author Newsletter: Building Your Fanbase Through Email
If you’re an indie author, you probably already know the importance of an author newsletter for building your platform, connecting with readers, and selling books. If you’re new, let me tell you! This guide to creating an effective author newsletter covers: What is an...
The Essential Author Media Kit for Promotion in 2022
Your author media kit, or press kit, is a thought-out, tangible way to promote yourself and your book with the intention of landing some form of publicity. When creating your media kit, it’s crucial to first consider your audience. Just as your book proposal is not...
Self-Publishing Platforms – 12 Options for Authors
Deciding on the right self-publishing platform is an exciting time for any author. When you reach this stage in the process, your book is so close to being enjoyed by readers. All of the time and energy you’ve invested is about to bear fruit. All that’s left to do is...
Crowdfunding for Authors: A Simple Guide for 2022
Business, Marketing, Production
Do you have a fantastic book idea just waiting to be written, but you’re lacking the funds for publishing, marketing, and distributing? While you want to pursue your passion project – bills need to be paid, and groceries need to be bought. And the idea of being a...
How to Find a Great Book Publicist for Your Next Book
Marketing and publicity are often the things self-publishing authors struggle with the most. Doing this job yourself will only take you to a certain point in the process. Plus, consistent self-promotion and marketing can take their toll. Working with a book publicist...
Author Platform: How to Build & Grow Your Author Platform
Becoming an author is a thrilling journey. You work hard for months to write a book, get it out there—through self-publishing or traditional—and if you have done your research, readers are ready to buy from you. This is easier said than done, but what does streamline...
Pinterest for Authors: 8 Tips On How to Use Pinterest as an Author
Discovering how to use Pinterest for authors is a crucial step in upping your book marketing game. There’s a huge opportunity on the platform, and learning how to use Pinterest as an author is just the first step in taking advantage of it. Whether you’re...