How to Get Your Book Featured in Local Media (Without a Publicist)
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Getting local press coverage can feel like shouting into a void, but what if you knew exactly what edito...
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.
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...
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KDP Global Fund Payouts [Updated February 2026]
Check out this quick recap of Kindle Unlimited royalties trends and how this is affecting authors’ earnings.
The Amazon A10 Update: 3 Things Every Indie Author Needs to Know
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode:Amazon just changed the rules — again. The A10 algorithm updat...
KU vs. Wide: What the Data Actually Says
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: KU or wide? It's the debate that never dies in indie publishing — and we're ending it with data. In t...
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...
Cross-Promotion for Authors: Grow Faster With Strategic Partnerships
Cross-promotion is one of the most effective (and underused) ways for indie authors to grow their audience, without spending more on ads or shouting into the social media void. If you’ve ever th...
Backlist Strategy for Author Sales: How to Sell More Books Beyond Your First Title
Publishing your first book is a big moment. Not just because you finished it (which is an achievement in its own right), but because it’s the first time your writing has to live in the real world, ...