How to Build an Email List Before You Publish Your Novel
Discover the many ways to grow your email list before you publish your book.
How to Get More Book Reviews With Joe Walters
Find out why more book reviews matter, how ratings differ from reviews, and how to get more of both to increase visibility and sales.
How to Get Started with Author School Visits and Make Your Book Playground Famous
Selling books for kids is a challenge. Discover how you can connect with young readers, positively impact schools, and sell more books.
Zeitgeist, Dystopian Fatigue, and the Rise of Ruthless & Noble Heroes
Explore the cultural vibe shift reshaping reader preferences and learn what sells now and where fiction is headed next.
An Introduction to Author Ecosystems with Russell Nohelty
Explore the concept of author ecosystems and discover marketing strategies tailored to your unique approach and audience.
The Sci-Fi Zeitgeist Has Shifted: What Authors Need to Know
Dive into the essentials of writing a sci-fi novel amidst evolving themes like population collapse and AI advancements.
How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform in 2025
To build an author platform, you need a method that works long term. Discover one method and five steps that will give you a solid author platform to stand on.
Contact Page Dos & Don’ts for Authors
Learn how to create a successful author contact page and form that helps readers and influencers find you and makes spammers leave you alone.
How to Run a Local Book Festival
If you’ve wished for an in-person venue to sell books and connect with readers and authors, find out how starting a book festival can help.
The Strategy Behind Reader Super Magnets
Find out how to make your reader magnet super magnetic to attract your perfect target reader.
What to do When Book Sales Start Slipping
If you want to increase book sales after they’ve started to fall, check out this list of mistakes to avoid and strategies to try.
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.
Are Pen Names Going Away?
There are several great reasons (and several bad ones) to use an author pen name. Find out which reasons still make sense in the age of AI authors and bots.
How to Write for American Readers – An Author’s Guide to America’s Regional Cultures
To write for American readers, you must understand which American readers you’re targeting. Learn how American culture differs by region so you can write what resonates.
How to Run an Independent Publishing Company
Learn how running your own independent publishing company compares with publishing with a small house and how you can start your own company.
