Hi ,Just like the weather that's been sweeping the U.S., preparing for your book launch can be equally stormy. You may be unsure about navigating the road ahead, especially when the visibility is low. In this week's blog, we'll discuss email marketin...

Hi ,Occasionally, we writers go into hibernation. We get busy, cold, disinterested, distracted, or sometimes, the work feels a little too hard to tackle with our limited bandwidth. I get it. I started a picture book last year and was all gung-ho abou...

Hi ,What a busy week! In addition to the normal busyness of running a business, I also presented a local workshop with an enthusiastic group of writers eager to learn more about self-publishing. I also attended a networking event at a contemporary ar...

Hi ,Just as predicted, it's warm and sunny here in Delaware, and I'm excited about getting outside. So how do I do that when I want to sell my books?One way you can sell books while you're strolling in the afternoon sun is to get your book into books...

Hi ,As a Book Marketing Coach, I hear the struggles of authors asking, "How do I get more book reviews?"You know that book reviews are the lifeblood of getting more eyes on your book and higher book sales. That's what we're after, right?Sure, you can...

Hi ,I can sense that spring is around the corner. At any time, the temperature is going to start rising, and I'm going to want to be outside. All the time.But, while it's still winter in this part of the world (I'm in Delaware), it's time to get thos...

Hi ,Let's start the week off right!Writing is a lonely business, but it doesn't have to be. Nothing is better than a community of writers and authors sharing questions and answers backed by an organization built by writers for writers.The Alliance of...

Hi ,One of the magical things about writing a novel is that we get to create our own reality. There is no place that's more true than with writing fantasy. World-building is a complex, yet supremely creative task. You get to create a space of your ow...

Hi ,You can't escape them. No matter how hard you try, you will have to deal with them. That's right—commas.Sure, you'll have to use them in your book. But you'll also have to use them in the emails you send and in your social media posts. I still co...

Hi ,As I watch the snow accumulate today in Delaware, I'm grateful for my warm space, a hot cup of tea, and my laptop to connect with writers like you.Whether it's snowing where you are or not, this weekend is a great time to work on your writing. Is...