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When to Quit Writing
Since few writers die at the keyboard, nearly all writers quit at some point, but how do you know when to quit writing? Answer these 5 questions to gain clarity.
From Page to Screen: How to Adapt Your Novel Into a Screenplay
Discover the important differences between writing for the page and the screen and find out how to turn your novel into a screenplay
Chrome Extensions Every Author Needs in 2024
Find out which Chrome extensions can make you more productive, improve your writing, and give you more time to write in 2024.
Publishing Industry Secrets Revealed at the Penguin Random House Trial
These secrets of the publishing industry offer important points for all authors to consider as they choose a publishing path.
The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing
Discover our list of the most important episodes we’ve recorded in the past ten years of podcasting about book marketing.
How Karyne Norton Successfully Kickstarted Her Book in 1 Hour
Find out how running a Kickstarter campaign for your book can solve one of the biggest challenge indie authors face.
Announcing the 2024 Novel Marketing Conference
Find out how the 2024 Novel Marketing Conference will help you apply your book-marketing knowledge and facilitate in-person connections.
Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you
Learn what types of events are available and discover how to pick the best writers conference for your stage in the publishing journey.
Platform
Platform
How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn
With the explosion of AI and a slew of paperbacks and ebooks for sale online, how can you make your book stand out and earn more per sale? Joanna Penn tells us how.
How to Win Friends and Pitch Your Book
Discover 6 steps to crafting a short pitch for your book and yourself before you attend your next conference or cocktail party.
The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing
Discover our list of the most important episodes we’ve recorded in the past ten years of podcasting about book marketing.
Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you
Learn what types of events are available and discover how to pick the best writers conference for your stage in the publishing journey.
Whisper and the World Whispers Back
When readers can’t hear about your book, they can’t read it, even if it’s really good. Learn three reasons your book promotion may fall flat.
Trolls, Haters, and Critics Oh My – How to Handle Negative Feedback as an Author
The cold reality of being a writer is that some people will hate you and your writing. What do you do about those people?
How to Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper
Can you leave social media and still grow a platform from which to launch your books? Sandy Cooper has the answer in this interview.
How to Save Money as an Author
There's an old saying that the way to make a small fortune in publishing is to...
Publishing
Publishing
Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024
There are 60,000 WordPress plugins available to you, but most authors only need a handful. Learn which plugins every author website needs in 2024.
How to Publish Your Book as an Audiobook With Scott Sigler
The booming audiobook market is prompting many authors to consider publishing their own audiobooks. Discover how to get your book on audio and increase your sales.
Time-Saving Tools for Authors
If you’re losing time or simply want to fine-tune your writing systems, check out these time-saving tools for authors.
How to Successfully Self Publish Your Book with James Blatch
Learn the seven critical steps to successfully self-publishing your book, and find out how to excel at each step of the process.
How to Make Money as an Author Assistant
If your publishing journey is sapping your bank account, learn how working as an author assistant will help you earn and learn simultaneously.
The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release
Avoid author burn out by establishing a sustainable publishing pace for the next 20 years. Learn how and when to plan your publishing tasks.
The Lifecycle of a Book: How to Extend Your Book’s Life With Effective Marketing
Find out how to market your book in the four stages of its lifecycle and how to extend book sales on older books.
Trim to Win: Why Saying ‘No’ is Crucial for Publishing Success: A Pruning Story
I have crepe myrtle trees in my front yard that have grown out of control. A...
Promotion
Promotion
How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn
With the explosion of AI and a slew of paperbacks and ebooks for sale online, how can you make your book stand out and earn more per sale? Joanna Penn tells us how.
Announcing the 2024 Novel Marketing Conference
Find out how the 2024 Novel Marketing Conference will help you apply your book-marketing knowledge and facilitate in-person connections.
Substack for Authors: An Exciting Opportunity or Just Hype?
Find out the advantages and limitations of Substack for authors with various platform-building strategies.
How to Make Money as an Author Assistant
If your publishing journey is sapping your bank account, learn how working as an author assistant will help you earn and learn simultaneously.
How to Successfully Market a Children’s Book
Learn the innovative and old-fashioned ways successful authors market a children’s book to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.
How a War Between China and Taiwan Would Change Reading, Writing, and Publishing
Learn how geopolitics affect supply chain issues for authors and how to continue writing amid political or economic disruptions.
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.