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How to Find Your Timothy
One person’s opinion about your book is more important than anyone else’s. Discover who it is and how to find them before you publish.
How to Create an Email Drip Marketing Campaign
Find out what to write in your first emails to new subscribers so they’re thrilled to read your emails and reluctant to unsubscribe.
How to Convince Readers to Read *Your* Book Next
Learn five steps to creating a compelling pitch that will pique the interest of publishers, agents, editors and readers.
How to Nail a Hostile Media Interview
Don’t shy away from a potentially hostile interview. Instead, follow these tips to give the journalist what you want them to publish.
How to Get a Professional Email Address
Your email address might be the first thing an agent or editor sees. Learn how to make a good first impression with your email address.
Facebook Advertising for Authors
Facebook can be useful for authors if you use it in the right way. Find out how you can use Facebook to help you sell more books.
How to Launch Your Book on a Budget
Is your book launch budget filled with expenses or investments? Learn how and where to spend your time and money to get the greatest return.
How to Launch Your Book in 2022
Your book deserves a well-planned, effective book launch. Learn how to maximize sales in those all-important first 30 days after release.
Platform
Platform
Author Media: The Behind-the-Scenes Story
Peek behind the scenes to find out how Author Media came to serve authors like you and how we’ll serve you in the coming years.
How to Sell Your Book In Person (and make way more money per copy)
Author make the most profit when they sell books in person. Take these five steps to sell more books and increase your revenue.
How to Write Book Reviews Readers Will Want to Read
Five tips to help you write useful book reviews that will build credibility and connection with your readers.
An Author’s Guide to StoryOrigin
Learn how you can grow your author email list with the help of StoryOrigin’s author community and list-building tools.
How to Get 10,000 Readers and then Keep Them Happy
Learn the keys to keeping your email subscribers happy and entertained in this interview with bestselling author Susan May Warren.
How to Create an Online Author Press Kit
Find out why authors need a press kit and what to include in yours.
Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
Seven Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
How to Host a Facebook Live For Your Book
In this episode, we talk about how to host a live video on Facebook to promote your next book launch. It is easy to look and sound amazing on Facebook Live!
Publishing
Publishing
How to Find the Perfect Narrator for Your Audiobook – with James L. Rubart
Learn how to find and work with a narrator to produce your audiobook.
How to Crowdfund Your Book
Learn how to solve your cash flow problem with these tips for crowdfunding your book before it’s published.
How to Diversify Your Income as an Author
Few authors make a living on book sales alone. Learn how Joanna Penn generates income from over 120 writing-related sources.
Hybrid Publishing
Is working with a hybrid publisher the right decision for you? Learn the pros and cons of hybrid publishing and how to explore your options.
What Indie Authors Need to Know About Kindle Unlimited with Lacy Williams
Kindle Unlimited (Affiliate Link), also called KU, is the “Netflix of ebooks.” It costs readers $9.99 per month to get unlimited access to over one million ebooks. So, is it a good idea for your book to be in Kindle Unlimited?
State of the Kindle 2020
Learn about Kindle ebook trends in 2020 with Alex Newton of K-lytics.
How to Work With Fellow Authors To Sell More Books
You are not in this alone! Authors who work together sell more books than lone ranger writers.
How to Rank in Amazon Search Results with Dave Chesson
Learn Amazon SEO tips and tricks with guest Dave Chesson.
Promotion
Promotion
How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque
Learn how to create a reader magnet (or lead magnet), what to do with it, and how to deliver it to grow your email list.
Why do good books fail to sell while poorly written books fly off the shelves?
Learn the 3 reasons some average books are perennial bestsellers while other well-written books aren’t.
7 Things Santa Can Teach Authors About Book Marketing
Seven book marketing lessons from Santa for Authors
How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign for Your Second Book with Jonathan Shuerger
Learn how to raise money from future readers, pay for your book before you publish it, and reward your supporters for contributing.
How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign
Six steps to creating an email sequence that will help your subscribers get to know, like, and trust you.
How to Market Your Audiobook
These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.
How to Make Money From Your Platform
You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.
How to Pick the Right Email Marketing Service for You
Find out which email service provider is right for you and your platform.