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What the 2021 Facebook Changes Mean 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.
How to Market Books to Homeschool Families with Tricia Goyer
Tricia Goyer explains how authors can connect with an enormous market of faithful readers in the homeschool community.
Search Engine Optimization for Author Websites
Learn how to improve your website’s SEO so readers can easily find you and buy your books.
Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author
Should authors establish a presence on Parler and MeWe? Learn about the new social media platforms, and find out if you can connect with your readers there.
How to Develop an Author Tagline
You can develop a focused author tagline and build your brand by answering these questions about yourself and your message.
The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process
New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.
How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A
15 answers to your questions about building an author platform.
Author Websites
Author Websites
What the 2021 Facebook Changes Mean for Authors
Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.
Search Engine Optimization for Author Websites
Learn how to improve your website’s SEO so readers can easily find you and buy your books.
The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process
New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.
How to Survive Cancel Culture as a Writer
Learn three strategies that will protect your writing career from cancel culture.
How to Build an Author Website in a Day
You don’t need to hire a company to build you a website, you can do it yourself and it is easier than you think. You can learn how to build your very own professional author website.
How to Combine 2 Different Websites Without Losing Search Rankings
In this episode we talk about the right and wrong ways to combine websites.
How to Create a Landing Page
Eight tips and tools for creating effective landing pages that will build your email list and your connection to your readers.
How to Add a Hyperlink to WordPress
There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I’ll teach you both.
Blogging
Blogging
11 Places to Get Free and Legal Photos for Your Blog
If you can’t afford to buy a photo, you can’t afford the fines (or time!) that comes from stealing one. Here are 11 free & legal photo sites.
7 Blogs Every Author Should Follow
One of the best way to improve your writing is to learn from the best. Here are seven blogs that not only are good examples of excellent blogging but will also help you hone your craft and sell your books.
How to Add a Hyperlink to WordPress
There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I’ll teach you both.
How to Blog Your Book
You can blog your book ahead of time. You just need to do it the right way. Learn how to blog your book and what traps and pitfalls to avoid. Blogging can help you create a best seller. Here is everything you need to turn your blog posts into an amazing book.
How To Set Realistic Writing Goals For 2016
Want to write a book in 2016? Great! But it will never happen unless you are realistic. Here’s how to set realistic writing goals for 2016.
A Viral Recipe for Your Blog
“You don’t need to write a book to change the world with your ideas. A good blog post can reach more people in one month than the typical book reaches in a lifetime.” This my common refrain when I speak at writers conferences.
I had the chance to prove my theory this month. A post on my personal blog about courtship went viral to and sparked a nationwide discussion.
5 New Year’s Resolutions Authors Should Make in 2014
It's January again, which means time for New Year's resolutions. It's easy for...
10 Holiday Season Blog Prompts
'Tis the season to be busy. There are parties to attend, presents to buy...
Branding
Branding
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.
How to Develop an Author Tagline
You can develop a focused author tagline and build your brand by answering these questions about yourself and your message.
How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform
No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.
The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing
If you want to succeed in publishing, heed these book marketing commandments.
How to Launch a Book in 2020
Launch your book with the help of professional coaching and a customized plan.
Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins
Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins
How to Sell More Books using Bookmarks and Business Cards
How to Sell More Books using Author Business Cards and Bookmarks
How to Create an Online Author Press Kit
How to Create an Online Author Press Kit
Podcasting
Podcasting
How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform
No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.
How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts
Podcast advertising is one of the most effective advertising venues for authors with audiobooks. Heather Osgood offers seven steps to great podcast advertising.
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 Start an Author Podcast
Podcasting is one of the hottest marketing techniques for authors right now and for good reason. In this episode you will learn how to start your own podcast.
How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview
Sell more books with these tips to becoming a sought-after podcast guest.
208 How to Run a Podcast Tour (With Guest Mary DeMuth)
How to Run a Podcast Tour
90% of Top USA Today Bestselling Authors Have a Podcast Presence
Literary Agent Steve Laube recently released a blog post showing that 100% of...
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
How to Market Books to Homeschool Families with Tricia Goyer
Tricia Goyer explains how authors can connect with an enormous market of faithful readers in the homeschool community.
Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn
Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn
How To Sell A Ton More Books With Public Speaking
How To Sell A Ton More Books With Public Speaking
How to Get Your First Speaking Gigs
How to Get Your First Speaking Gigs
How to Create Book Club Resources for Your Book
How to Create Book Clubs Resources for Your Book
MySpeakingEvents Now on Kickstarter
At Author Media we work with a lot of professional speakers. Their websites...
89+ Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life
Fresh out of ideas on how to help your writing take off? You’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of 89 book marketing ideas that will change your life, build your brand, and sell your book.
Why Authors Need To Think Local Like George Bailey
In the age of the internet, it’s easy to want to compete globally. Just don’t forget the power of local.
What the 2021 Facebook Changes Mean for Authors
Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.
Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author
Should authors establish a presence on Parler and MeWe? Learn about the new social media platforms, and find out if you can connect with your readers there.
How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform
No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.
Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes
Bookstagraming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes
How to Pick a Social Network as an Author (Infographic)
How to Pick Which Social Network Is Best For You
How To Split Test Your Book Title Ideas With Facebook Ads
How To Split Test Your Book Title Ideas With Facebook Ads
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books
How to Use Facebook To Promote Your Book
In this episode we are going to talk about the right way to use Facebook to...
Social Media
Social Media