Hi ,If you are like a lot of new authors (many authors, really), you haven't grown your following to epic proportions before the book launch. And that leaves you in a tough spot to find readers for your book.But there's a way to use other people's ha...

Hi ,If you are like a lot of new authors (many authors, really), you haven't grown your following to epic proportions before the book launch. And that leaves you in a tough spot to find readers for your book.But there's a way to use other people's ha...

Hi ,Can you believe it's already August? Where did the year go?For those of you like me, you have things you want to accomplish this year. If that's true, NOW is a great time to start. Of course, it's easy to delay. "I'll wait until after the summer....

Hi ,Once again, it's sweltering hot all across the U.S. I hope you have an ice-cold beverage and a big fan to keep you cool. Besides the weather, a perennial hot topic surrounds how to get readers engaged. You not only want to get them engaged but ke...

Hi ,Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, chatbots, augmented reality, oh my!If you are like many people, you aren't quite sure what it all means for you, for our future, or for authors. While there may be some exciting things emerging, there are a lot o...

Hi ,It's hot out there! With global temperatures at an all-time high, sharing the hottest publishing news of the summer seemed fitting. Grab a cool drink, and let's dig in.First up is news about TikTok. With the popularity of #booktok and the positiv...

Hi ,With so many first-time writers setting out to make a go at publishing a book, I hear one question over and over. Is my book good enough?Of course, you can ask an editor to provide a critique or a full edit of your book. But before you get to tha...

Hi ,It's a perennial question. Do I need to copyright my book?It's one of the questions I hear most from authors. So, instead of just hearing my opinion on the matter, I sought out an expert to answer that important question for you. With AI (artific...

Hi ,Now that summer is here in the northern hemisphere, you probably either have more free time or are busier than ever. Many people have commitments—school, community meetings, and busy spring events—that pull them away from their writing goals. You...

Hi ,Changes. More changes. But I promised to give you good news. And, for most authors, this is it.I recently wrote about KDP pricing changes. No one was happy about that. Not authors. Not readers. If you didn't get to read about it, you can do so he...