Whether you’re launching your first novel or prepping your tenth, beta readers are invaluableThey help you spot plot holes, character inconsistencies, pacing issues, and more before your book is relea...
If you’ve been writing and publishing for a while, you already know the harsh truth:Getting reviews is hard.Getting reviews years after your book launches? Even harder.I’ve been publishing for over a...
Meet the Author: Kayla Hicks
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An award-winning multi-genre indie author who is dedicated to passing on experience in the writing and publishing business to othersstarted out just like everyone else, with a story and the need to ge...
How to Gain Momentum as an Indie Author
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When indie authors think long term and take steps to gain momentum, they can lengthen their careersGaining traction as an indie author can feel like an uphill climb.Why?Because we pour our hearts into...
How to Market Your Books on Facebook
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Facebook is still a powerful space for readers, reader groups, and so much moreFacebook might not be the trendiest platform out there, but it remains one of the most powerful marketing tools for autho...
Grow your readership, build your brand, and actually sell books — 140 characters at a timeLet’s be honest.Marketing your book on X can feel like yelling into the void. The algorithm moves fast, attent...
When indie authors have a solid platform, offer bonus content, and build a brand, they can go farBeing an author means you are competing against thousands of other authors to be seen by your targ...
What is One of Us is Lying about?Pay close attention, and you might solve this.On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention. Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bou...
Whether your book launch flopped or simply faded, a relaunch can bring new energy, readers, and salesMost authors believe that a book launch is a one-time event.You publish, you market, and then you m...
Knowing what your target reader needs to hear is crucial to catching their attentionAs authors, we often obsess over pitching to agents or publishers — but what about pitching to readers?Your book mig...
Knowing how to effectively market your books on X can go a long wayIf you’re an author using Twitter (X) to promote your book, you’ve probably run into this dilemma: you want people to buy your b...
Getting creative and researching the book industry on Instagram can help grow your audience and your platformInstagram has always illuded me as an author.Why? Because I have trouble creating eye-catch...
Because selling your book doesn’t have to look like selling your soulLet’s be honest — book marketing can feel repetitive.Post about your book. Ask for reviews. Run a promo. Repeat.But if you’re the k...
Summer Reading Picks: 2025
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Summer Reading PicksBeach Read: Emily HenryHeart Bones: Colleen HooverAnywhere Else: Kayla HicksAll Last Summer: Stephanie J. ScottBella and the New Guy: Amy SparlingThis One Summer: Jillian TamakiThe...
Unsicker Road: A Kayla Hicks Book Review
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What is Unsicker Road: A Wrack and Ruin Book Series about?When the red rains ended the world, the undead weren’t the only monsters left behind.Zoe McCallister and her found family have built a fragile...
Build a loyal reader base and grow your author platform one meaningful signup at a timeWhen you’re an author — whether indie, traditionally published, or somewhere in between — your newsletter isn’t j...