How Authors Can Leverage Podcasts And What We’ve Learned
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Podcasts build the kind of trust with listeners that almost no other marketing channel can match, and au...
Marketing
Marketing might not sound like the most exciting part of being an author, but we think it can be a lot of fun. Mark our words, we’re book marketing nerds, and soon you’ll be one too.
Reader Engagement: How Authors Build Local Book Buzz
Online marketing gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. Ads, email Promotions, social media, and Amazon visibility all matter. But some of the most meaningful reader engagement still happ...
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated April 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
PR for Authors: Getting Press for Your Book That Lasts
For many indie authors, publicity feels like something reserved for bestselling authors with major publishers, big budgets, or an entire marketing team behind them. But the truth is, PR for auth...
What Authors Can Learn from Dale Roberts’ YouTube Playbook
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: YouTube isn't just for cooking tutorials and gaming walkthroughs; it might be one of the most powerful b...
How to Build Momentum on Amazon in 2026: Promo Stacks, Ads, and the Amazon A10 Algorithm
Amazon has always evolved, but the latest shift is more meaningful than most. In the past, algorithm updates tended to tweak visibility, changing how books ranked or surfaced in search. But the ...
Your Book Is Invisible to AI (Here’s How to Fix It)
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Readers are increasingly using AI to find their next book, and if your title isn't showing up in ChatGPT...
From Book to Big Stage: How Authors Turn Their Stories into Paid Speaking Gigs
Most authors think of their book as the end goal. You write it, publish it, promote it—and hope it finds its readers. But what if your book is actually just the beginning? For a growing number of...
Media Pitch Tips for Authors: How to Land Local Press Coverage
Getting featured in local media can feel a bit like trying to crack a secret code. You know it’s possible; authors get spotlighted in magazines, interviewed by local outlets, and highlighted in ...
From Page to Stage with Jess Ekstrom: How to Get Paid as an Author Speaker
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Most authors never consider the speaking stage, but according to Jess Ekstrom, it might be the most powe...