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AI Book Covers & ChatGPT
Find out how authors use ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI tools to create book covers, characters, and plot ideas for their books.
How to Look and Sound Professional on Zoom, Webinars, and Podcasts
Give yourself an edge over most authors by following these tips to look and sound professional on webinars, Zoom calls, and podcasts.
How to Get More Book Reviews With Derek Doepker
Bestselling author and marketing strategist Derek Doepker shares tips to help you get more book reviews before, during, or after your launch.
Brandon Sanderson’s Crop Rotation Method for Restful Rapid Writing
If writing seems harder than it used to or you feel burnt out, consider this four-step method of rotation to revive your writing career.
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How Jack Ellem Went from Unpublished to Bestselling Indie Author
Find out how Jack Ellem became a bestselling indie author in two foreign countries while living in Australia and learn how his strategies can work for you.
How to Use Price Pulsing to Supercharge Your Backlist Sales
Discover three ways to revive your backlist and increase sales with price pulsing.
How to Get Endorsements for Your Book
The right endorsement for your book can make a huge impact on sales. Follow these five steps to get effective endorsements.
Platform
Platform
How to Connect with Teen Readers: A Coaching Session With a Pre-Published YA Novelist
Learn how authors writing YA books can connect with teen readers.
How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch
Learn how to create an author website your readers want to visit. Carla Hoch shares her success story.
A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors
Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.
10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them)
Authors with weak brands get ignored by publishers and readers alike. Learn how to avoid the 10 most common author branding mistakes.
110 – 11 Ways Proven to Draw Readers to Your Novel’s Website
In this podcast episode, we tell you what will thrill your readers on your author website and make them want to come back.
10 Common Author Homepage Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Author’s make a lot of mistakes with their homepages. Here is how to avoid them and create a homepage that works.
7 Tips for Best Selling Author Portraits
Seven tips to help you create an author portrait that captures your authentic self and communicates your brand.
097 – Major Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Author Name
Learn how to choose a good author name. James L. Rubart shares the mistakes he made with his author name so you can avoid make them yourself.
Publishing
Publishing
Innovative Indie Marketing with S.D. Smith
Independent authors need marketing tools and skills to be successful. Learn how one indie author reduced his reliance on gatekeepers and sold books directly to his readers.
Effective Book Cover Design
A bad book cover can ruin all your marketing efforts. Learn what makes a good book cover in this interview with a top cover designer.
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 Create a Design Brief for Your Book Cover
Help your cover designer create the best possible book cover by providing a design brief document. Learn what to include and avoid.
How to Protect Yourself from Counterfeiting and Other Amazon Attacks
Learn how to protect yourself from counterfeiting and other attacks on Amazon.
Plagiarism, Copyright and Is Piracy Really a Problem for Authors?
Plagiarism, Copyright and Is Piracy Really a Problem for Authors? Find out what you can do if your book is pirated.
How to Track Your Book Promotion
Learn how to measure the results of your book marketing efforts with these online tools and dashboards.
Promotion
Promotion
How to Build an Author Brand with David Loy
Learn how to create an author brand that communicates your message and your reputation in this interview with digital marketing expert David Loy.
7 Things Santa Can Teach Authors About Book Marketing
Seven book marketing lessons from Santa for Authors
How to Get Endorsements for Your Book
The right endorsement for your book can make a huge impact on sales. Follow these five steps to get effective endorsements.
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.
Kickstarter Tips and Tricks With Chris Fox
Learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign with Chris Fox.
How to Make Your Book More Popular (Marketing Psychology: Social Proof)
The better you know what motivates readers, the better you can motivate them to read your book. This is the heart of marketing. Please use it for good.
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.