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As a self-published author, there are nearly endless book promotion services out there for you to choose from. Many of them promise authors big results, but few follow through. The Fussy Librarian is one of the leading newsletter promotion services and has two newsletters with readers dying to read their next book, one for bargain […]

TikTok exploded onto the competitive social media landscape scene in 2016. Originally known as a singing and dancing app, Musicly, the platform has rapidly transformed into an everything app. TikTok’s success can likely be attributed to its incredibly intelligent content suggestion algorithm. As the app developed, communities and hashtags emerged letting like-minded users connect. One […]

Podcasts are increasing in popularity now more than ever, with over 424.4 million yearly global listeners, a near 11% increase from the year prior. This explosive growth in listeners could be due to a variety of things, such as an expanded workforce, longer commutes, remote workers, technology improvements, or simply COVID culture shifts. Regardless, there […]

Book publishing is a competitive industry. If you don’t know how to market your book, chances are it won’t sell as well as someone who does. There are endless author software and services that claim to help you sell more books. But it’s hard to know which ones actually help, and which just want your […]

Amazon ads are one of the most powerful book marketing tools out there, placing your book in front of audiences that already know they want to buy their next book. That being said, for a new author, the idea of throwing money at a marketing channel that may or may not return your investment is […]

What is Writer’s Block? Writer’s block is a common issue that occurs when a writer experiences a temporary decrease in productivity. Writer’s block is a state of mental or creative stagnation that can affect anyone involved in writing, such as authors, poets, screenwriters, journalists, and even students working on assignments or essays. Key Takeaways Understanding […]

I once gave a presentation, and afterward, a man from the audience approached me and asked if I was a writer. At the time, I wasn’t actively writing, so I responded negatively. To my surprise, he mentioned a local writer’s group that I might be interested in joining. This was my introduction to writer’s groups. […]

Unlike many other book marketing methods, social media is typically a channel most authors take part in, but don’t utilize to their best advantage. Many authors spend too much time posting, but aren’t focused on creating relationships with readers, or worse only share, ‘buy my book’ posts making them lose followers. They spend time on […]

Book promotion services are a significant tool in any author’s book marketing strategy, regardless of whether they are self-published or traditionally published. These services may include a coordinated marketing campaign, press releases, or social media promotion, all geared towards generating buzz and ultimately, driving sales at the crucial release stage. Promotion services come in many […]

Nearly one-third of all of the books sold in the U.S. today are children’s books, and that number is rapidly growing. Still, writing children’s books isn’t for everyone. Most people don’t make their living off of writing children’s books. (There’s only one J.K. Rowling). Perhaps you’re a parent who wants to teach valuable lessons to […]

You’ve finished writing your book, and it’s about to hit the shelves. Now, you want to get it into the hands of readers. One effective way to market your book is by sending out a press release. The trouble is, many authors don’t know how to write a book press release. That’s why we teamed […]

“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” is a phrase you’ve probably heard before. The reality is that readers do use cover design to judge books, whether they realize it or not. It’s universally accepted that authors have 3 to 5 seconds to make an impression on a reader, or the sale is gone. So […]