When authors understand the power a subscriber list has, and they know how to build one, it opens doorsIf there’s one piece of marketing advice every author should take to heart, it’s this:Start growi...
As an author, looking at the pros and cons of both options can make the difference when reaching your audienceOne of the first big decisions you’ll make as a self-published author is where your b...
Tennessee Wishes: A Kayla Hicks Book Review
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What is Tennessee Wishes about?Ava Morgahn arrives in Nashville, a city transformed by music and gripped by rising crime—a serial killer on the loose. All she has to her name is a dream and an unshaka...
Knowing how to creatively and strategically market your books without spending a dime is keyYou don’t need a five-figure ad budget to get your book into readers’ hands. You just need strategy, creativ...
Choosing the right keywords can mean the difference when finding your target readerYou’ve written the book. You’ve edited, formatted, and designed a beautiful cover. Now it’s time to hit publish — but...
Authors can create wonderful characters without dumping information on the readerOne of the quickest ways to lose a reader? A character introduction that reads like a Wikipedia entry.You’ve seen...
Poorly designed covers can deter readers from checking out your bookLet’s be real: we all judge books by their covers — especially online, where attention spans are short and scrolls are endless....
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...