KDP Account Health: What Can Get Authors Banned
For indie authors, Amazon KDP can be one of the most powerful publishing platforms in the world. But it is also a platform with rules, automated reviews, human enforcement, and serious consequences...
Book Marketing Basics
If you’re new to book marketing or just want some more general information, this is a great place to start. We’ve got posts to help authors of all levels learn the marketing game.
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Storytelling Beyond the Page: A Content Marketing Guide for Authors
If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should be marketing my book… but I have no idea where to start,” you’re in exactly the right place. This content marketing guide is designed to walk you through...
From Author to Authorpreneur: Advanced Book Marketing Strategies That Work
TL;DR: What Actually Moves the Needle Becoming an authorpreneur isn’t about doing more marketing, it’s about building systems that continue working long after a single launch ends. The authors ...
How to Optimize Your KDP Book Listing for Amazon’s New A10 Algorithm
If your Amazon marketing strategy still looks like it did a year or two ago, you’re not alone, but it may be time for a refresh. Amazon’s algorithm has evolved. What used to work- heavy keyword fo...
BookTok Tips for Authors: Turn Scrolls Into Sales
If you’ve been circling BookTok with a mixture of curiosity and caution, you’re not alone. Many indie authors ask us: Is BookTok still relevant? Does it only work for romance? Do I ne...