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The Savvy Author’s Guide to Picking an LLM
Discover which LLMs and AI tools are best for your writing and marketing processes, and how the tools compare to one another.
2025 Desktop Printer Guide for Authors
Learn what kind of home printer an author needs and which one will get you the best bang for your buck.
How to Publish Your Audiobook Through ACX
Get guidance, tips, and recommendations for publishing your audiobook on ACX with the highest quality at the best price.
Triple Your Writing Speed with Dictation
For authors, dictation can skyrocket writing speed. Find out which tools and strategies will help you master the skill and write faster.
101 Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life
We’ve compiled a list of book marketing ideas that will connect you to...
The Strategy Behind Reader Super Magnets
Find out how to make your reader magnet super magnetic to attract your perfect target reader.
How to Use Research to Market Your Novel
Wondering what to include in your newsletter, blog, or podcast? Find out how to repurpose your research and thrill your readers.
How to Create an Online Course
Learn how to transform your book into an engaging online course. Discover what types of content work best and how to maximize your course’s success.
Writing Craft
Writing Craft
How to Write Novels Men Want to Read
Explore the reasons why men may not be reading novels published by big publishers. Find out how this product-market mismatch affects male readership.
How to Write Better Short Stories With Steve Diamond
Discover all the benefits of writing short stories and find out how to write a great one that will impact readers and prompt them to buy your books.
AI for Authors – The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Discover the evolution of writing technologies and find out how AI for authors in 2024 can increase your productivity and improve your skill.
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
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.
How to Hire a Good Editor
Every successful author needs a professional editor. Learn three simple steps for finding a good editor who will improve your book.
Do novelists need a college writing degree?
Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.
Marketing Lessons from Bestselling Author James Patterson
Learn how James Patterson got his start as a writer, how he maintains success, and how you can implement his methods in your writing.
Book Design
Book Design
How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener
Scrivener is a popular writing software for authors. Learn about some of its best features in our interview with David Lee Martin.
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.
Everything Authors Need to Know About Writing in Atticus
Authors typically use different software tools for everything from plotting to typesetting. But now authors can use one efficient multitool from start to finish.
How to Pick a Strong Book Title
Your book’s title should accomplish four goals with only a few words. Learn how to create a memorable title that is easy to find and recommend.
How to Write Bestselling Back Cover Copy
Your book’s front cover may get someone’s attention, but the back cover copy gets their money. That copy can make or break your marketing efforts. Learn how to write amazing copy.
Book Cover Mistakes That Sabotage Sales
Any one of these 11 book cover mistakes could ruin all your other book marketing efforts. Learn how to avoid them.
10 Things Every Book Cover Needs
Your book cover is your biggest marketing asset. It can make or break your book. In this episode, we discuss the necessary elements for a successful cover.
How to Write a Crazy Cool Author Bio
Ten tips to help you write a bio that your audience will enjoy and remember.
Business Advice
Business Advice
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 Save Money as an Author
There's an old saying that the way to make a small fortune in publishing is to start with a large fortune. While the early days of publishing favored independently wealthy authors, things have changed. Publishing may be cheaper than it once was, but it’s not free....
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.
How to Get Published with a Traditional Publishing House
Before you sign a book contract with a traditional publisher, you need to know these seven important steps.
How to Make Money From Your Platform
You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.
Episode 250: The Story of Thomas Umstattd Jr.
Learn how the Novel Marketing evolved and how growth has been sustained for 250 episodes.
Publishing Myths That Will Waste Your Time and Money
Don’t fall for these nine publishing myths that spread like a virus. Keep your publishing career healthy and learn what to do instead of falling for viral myths.
Productivity
Productivity
Why Your Book is Still Unfinished (Hint: It’s Your Phone’s Fault)
10 tips for using your smartphone to increase your productivity and limiting its ability to keep you from writing your book.
From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology
Fear of technology keeps many authors from moving forward. Learn how to master technology and have fewer tech headaches.
AI for Authors – The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Discover the evolution of writing technologies and find out how AI for authors in 2024 can increase your productivity and improve your skill.
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.
How to Write Faster and Better with Chris Fox
Chris Fox shares a method authors can use to increase writing output and improve craft. Implement these habits to write faster and better.
How to Spend LESS Time Marketing Your Book
Learn how to get stellar book sales while spending LESS time on marketing. If book promotion stresses you out, these steps are for you.
How to Prevent Writing Burnout
Follow these four crucial principles to avoid author burnout and maintain a healthy writing career.
How to Find and Work With a Virtual Assistant
Learn how to make more time for writing by hiring an assistant. It may cost less than you think, and it will free you up to focus on your writing.
Independent Publishing
Indie Publishing
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.
Black Friday Book Promotion Tips for Authors
Eight tips and three warnings to help you make the most of your Black Friday book promotion and marketing plan.
How to Protect Your Writing From Reputation Theft
Learn how to protect your writing from copyright infringement and which legal tools help you deal with AI-generated fraudulent versions of your books.
Book Marketing 101: Price
Learn how book pricing impacts sales and discover 14 strategies for finding the optimum price for your new or backlist books.
7 Kinds of Indie Authors
Find out which kind of indie author you are and which sales strategies and promotional tools will work best for you.
How to Publish Your Book Independently
A step-by-step guide to help you publish your book independently.
10 Decisions Every Indie Author Needs to Make
Expert advice for the 10 critical decisions of indie publishing.
Why Rapid Release is a Risky Book Launch Strategy
Is rapid release a shortcut to success? Or is it a trap that could destroy your author career? Learn when and why it does and doesn’t work.
Traditional Publishing
Trad Pub
How to Get A Publishing Board To Buy Your Book
If you want to be traditionally published, you need to know these 6 decision-makers and which part of your proposal matters to each.
How David Rawlings Broke Into the US Market Despite Living Overseas (Case Study)
Australian novelist David Rawlings secured an American agent and publisher from 7,500 miles away. In this article, he shares his best tips for new authors.
How James L. Rubart Went From Rejected and Unpublished to Bestselling Author
How James L. Rubart Went From Rejected and Unpublished to Bestselling Author
How to Spot a Publishing Scam
In this Novel Marketing Podcast episode, we are going to talk about publishing scams and how to avoid them. Don’t get bamboozled by a charlatan!
039 – How Writers Should Market Themselves to Editors With Karen Ball
In this episode, we talk with agent and former editor Karen Ball.
Angela Hunt’s Journey from Unpublished to Over 1 Million Book Sales
Angela Hunt shares her publishing journey.
What is a Literary Agent and Do You Still Need One?
Learn why you might need a literary agent and what they can offer to authors navigating the publishing industry.
030 – Selling An Editor So She Can Sell to Pub Board With Allen Arnold
This week we are talking with Allen Arnold about how to overcome that...
Conference Tips
Conference Tips
How to Get an Agent With Rachelle Gardner
Find out what literary agents are looking for in new authors and how you can increase your chances of signing with an agent.
082 – How to Get an Agent
Find out how to get an agent and leverage their expertise in the publishing industry. Learn how a great agent can boost your career.
Six Proven Methods for Creating Maximum Impact at Writing Conferences
Many independent authors might think they don’t need to attend a conference, but if you're looking to secure a traditional publishing deal, access bookstores, or make industry connections, conferences are one of the best places to meet editors, agents, and other...
What is a Literary Agent and Do You Still Need One?
Learn why you might need a literary agent and what they can offer to authors navigating the publishing industry.
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Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding
The Ultimate Crowdfunding Course for Authors Is Here
We've spent quite a bit of time at Author Media talking about crowdfunding-- what it is, how awesome it is, and how to make it happen. A few months ago, we turned that talk into action, and put our own "Crowdfunding Is Awesome" theory to the test in just about the...
7 Kickstarter Mistakes We Made on MyBookTable
Kickstarter is changing the way that self-published authors are raising money for their books. Here are some hard lessons we learned on our first project.
How to Self-Publish for Free
Did you know there was a way to self publish with any company in the world without having to go out of pocket for the cost? Here is how to do it.
7 Questions Authors Should Ask Before Crowdfunding Their Next Book
Should you look to your audience to provide the funds for your next book? Christy award finalist Mary DeMuth asks seven questions to help you decide.
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Audiobook Publishing
Audiobooks
068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money
Episode 068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money (3790) We often discuss what not to spend your money on, and we feature free marketing techniques. In this article, we'll answer a question from Erica Borgerson, author of The Lazy Girl Guide to Healthy...
Reading Trends for 2013
Here are over a dozen book predictions for 2013 covering Audiobooks, eBooks and Reading Trends.
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