Author Media Blog https://www.authormedia.com/ Help for authors timid about technology. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:56:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.authormedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Author Media https://www.authormedia.com/ 32 32 181132956 My Worst Takes & Mistakes Over 500 Episodes https://www.authormedia.com/my-worst-takes-mistakes-over-500-episodes/ https://www.authormedia.com/my-worst-takes-mistakes-over-500-episodes/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31368 Discover advice for authors that has stood the test of time (and always will) and what advice you can cast off like a crumpled first draft.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/my-worst-takes-mistakes-over-500-episodes/feed/ 0 31368 Zeitgeist: Steak & Shake https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-steak-shake/ https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-steak-shake/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:14:21 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31364 A fast-food company poised to do very well in the new zeitgeist. I was the fastest-growing fast-food company in the country last year.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-steak-shake/feed/ 0 31364 Zeitgeist: Radical Islam Moves to Europe https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-radical-islam-moves-to-europe/ https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-radical-islam-moves-to-europe/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:37 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31362 The United Arab Emirates just banned Emirates from going to university in the UK out of fears that students are getting radicalized by the Islamic Brotherhood. 

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-radical-islam-moves-to-europe/feed/ 0 31362 Zeitgeist: Christmas Romance vs. Paranormal Romance https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-christmas-romance-vs-paranormal-romance/ https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-christmas-romance-vs-paranormal-romance/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:59:53 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31358 Thomas Umstattd, Jr. and Jonathan Shuerger cover highlights from the K-lytics report showing trends in the Christmas and Paranormal romance genres.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-christmas-romance-vs-paranormal-romance/feed/ 0 31358 Zeitgeist: Female Readers & The Hero’s Journey https://www.authormedia.com/female-readers-the-heros-journey/ https://www.authormedia.com/female-readers-the-heros-journey/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:46:34 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31356 Is the hero's journey story arc different for male and female readers?

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/female-readers-the-heros-journey/feed/ 0 31356 Zeitgeist: What Do Americans Consider Immoral? https://www.authormedia.com/what-do-americans-consider-immoral/ https://www.authormedia.com/what-do-americans-consider-immoral/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:57 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31352 Pew Research Center Survey Exposes Deep Divides in American Views on Morality Thomas: A Pew Research study just came out about what Americans view as moral and immoral. This matters for authors because every novel has a moral system. Actions have consequences in your fiction, and what those consequences are is governed by your moral framework […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/what-do-americans-consider-immoral/feed/ 0 31352 Amazon Kills Store Access for 2 Million Kindles https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-kills-store-access-for-2-million-kindles/ https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-kills-store-access-for-2-million-kindles/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:16:17 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31287 Draft2Digital levies a tax against the “poors,” Amazon kills millions of old Kindles and the Windows 10 Kindle app, and Barnes and Noble Press drops three policy bombs that could wipe your books from sale. Plus, an AI artist just hit number one on iTunes without a single human voice, Ukraine's robots won their first solo battle with zero casualties, and fresh Pew Research data maps exactly where your readers draw their moral lines.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-kills-store-access-for-2-million-kindles/feed/ 0 31287 Capturing a Shifting Zeitgeist of Paranoia, Betrayal, and Disrupted Domestic Normalcy  https://www.authormedia.com/capturing-a-shifting-zeitgeist-of-paranoia-betrayal-and-disrupted-domestic-normalcy/ https://www.authormedia.com/capturing-a-shifting-zeitgeist-of-paranoia-betrayal-and-disrupted-domestic-normalcy/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:27:56 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31316 The March 2026 K-lytics report on psychological and domestic thrillers paints a picture of a genre in explosive transition. What was once a niche reflects profound changes in consumer demand and the broader zeitgeist.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/capturing-a-shifting-zeitgeist-of-paranoia-betrayal-and-disrupted-domestic-normalcy/feed/ 0 31316 Stop Guessing: How to Know If Your Book Marketing Is Working https://www.authormedia.com/stop-guessing-how-to-know-if-your-book-marketing-is-working/ https://www.authormedia.com/stop-guessing-how-to-know-if-your-book-marketing-is-working/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31265 Discover how to make your book marketing profitable by tracking your online and in-person marketing and advertising in a single dashboard.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/stop-guessing-how-to-know-if-your-book-marketing-is-working/feed/ 0 31265 Huge Legal Wins for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/huge-legal-wins-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/huge-legal-wins-for-authors/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:16:36 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31271 The Supreme Court confirms you own your AI-assisted writing, a bestselling thriller author loses his entire YouTube channel to a copyright scam but gets it back, Amazon finally ends the practice that let counterfeiters slip fakes into your book sales, and for our zeitgeist segment we’ll analyze the new movie Project Hail Mary.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/huge-legal-wins-for-authors/feed/ 0 31271 The Cultural Zeitgeist Shift That’s Making Indie Authors Rich https://www.authormedia.com/the-cultural-zeitgeist-shift-thats-making-indie-authors-rich/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-cultural-zeitgeist-shift-thats-making-indie-authors-rich/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:55:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31221 Discover the cultural shift in zeitgeist that reflects the changing preferences of American readers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-cultural-zeitgeist-shift-thats-making-indie-authors-rich/feed/ 2 31221 The Week Romance Died? Harlequin AI Deal + NY Times Bestseller Shake-Up https://www.authormedia.com/the-week-romance-died-harlequin-ai-deal-ny-times-bestseller-shake-up/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-week-romance-died-harlequin-ai-deal-ny-times-bestseller-shake-up/#respond Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:14:15 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31234 Harlequin's AI micro-drama deal ignites author boycotts, a Wharton study warns of "cognitive surrender," and the NYT bestseller list drops mass market for new audiobook charts.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-week-romance-died-harlequin-ai-deal-ny-times-bestseller-shake-up/feed/ 0 31234 Apple’s Cheapest Laptop Ever: Should Authors Buy the MacBook Neo? https://www.authormedia.com/apples-cheapest-laptop-ever-should-authors-buy-the-macbook-neo/ https://www.authormedia.com/apples-cheapest-laptop-ever-should-authors-buy-the-macbook-neo/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31210 Discover which laptops give authors the best value for the money in 2026.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/apples-cheapest-laptop-ever-should-authors-buy-the-macbook-neo/feed/ 6 31210 Scientists Prove AI Is Rewriting Your Book When You’re Not Looking https://www.authormedia.com/scientists-prove-ai-is-rewriting-your-book-when-youre-not-looking/ https://www.authormedia.com/scientists-prove-ai-is-rewriting-your-book-when-youre-not-looking/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:15:06 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31194 Is your freelance editor secretly using AI? This week on Author Update, we break down Mia Ballard's lawsuit against Hachette Book Group after they canceled her horror novel Shy Girl over AI allegations—she claims her editor introduced AI without permission. We analyze the Supreme Court's 9-0 decision that just made it harder for authors to fight book piracy, examine two groundbreaking studies proving AI tools rewrite your voice even during simple grammar checks, and explain why OpenAI shut down Sora and what Google's TurboQuant breakthrough means for the future of AI.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/scientists-prove-ai-is-rewriting-your-book-when-youre-not-looking/feed/ 0 31194 Your Friends Lied About Your Book Cover https://www.authormedia.com/your-friends-lied-about-your-book-cover/ https://www.authormedia.com/your-friends-lied-about-your-book-cover/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31120 Discover how to find a good book cover that attracts the right readers and drives clicks that lead to sales across all platforms.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/your-friends-lied-about-your-book-cover/feed/ 1 31120 The Anti AI Jihad Has Begun: Major Publisher Yanks Novel Over Proven AI Use https://www.authormedia.com/the-anti-ai-jihad-has-begun-major-publisher-yanks-novel-over-proven-ai-use/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-anti-ai-jihad-has-begun-major-publisher-yanks-novel-over-proven-ai-use/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:46 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31157 Hachette just pulled a bestselling horror novel over AI writing accusations — and it's sending shockwaves through the publishing world. In this episode of Author Update, we break down the "Shy Girl" controversy and what it means for every indie and traditional author, the explosive 4 million books flooding Amazon in 2025 (a 39% surge in self-publishing), Scholastic's declining revenue and what it signals about the future of traditional publishing, the Bible reading boom led by millennial men, how to protect yourself from copyright troll shakedowns, and a deep dive into the K-Lytics Mystery/Thriller/Suspense report revealing techno thrillers are up 49% while assassination thrillers are crashing. Whether you're self-publishing on Amazon, navigating AI tools like Sudowrite and ChatGPT, pricing your ebook for maximum profit, or trying to spot the next hot genre trend, this is the publishing news, book marketing strategy, and cultural zeitgeist analysis authors need to stay ahead in 2026.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-anti-ai-jihad-has-begun-major-publisher-yanks-novel-over-proven-ai-use/feed/ 0 31157 Zeitgeist: Davy Crockett King of the First Turning  https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-davy-crockett-king-of-the-first-turning/ https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-davy-crockett-king-of-the-first-turning/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:27:18 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31117 I’ve been pondering a lot about the return of King Arthur in the new zeitgeist. I am starting to wonder if Arthur will return, and specifically, if he will return to America. America has had two kings and neither of them were Arthur. Our kings were Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier and Elvis […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-davy-crockett-king-of-the-first-turning/feed/ 0 31117 The Mary Poppins Zeitgeist: From Grimbright to Nobledark https://www.authormedia.com/the-mary-poppins-zeitgeist-from-grimbright-to-nobledark/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-mary-poppins-zeitgeist-from-grimbright-to-nobledark/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:48:18 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31114 This conversation unpacks how stories reflect cultural “turnings” in the zeitgeist, using Mary Poppins, Winnie the Pooh, Marines in wartime, and superhero tales as case studies. The Thomas Umstattd Jr. and Jonathan Shuerger explore the spectrum from Grimbright to Nobledark, why reboots feel wrong, and how authors can write stories that actually fit the times […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-mary-poppins-zeitgeist-from-grimbright-to-nobledark/feed/ 0 31114 17 Days Left: How to Claim Your $3,000+ From Anthropic’s $1.5B AI Copyright Settlement https://www.authormedia.com/17-days-left-how-to-claim-your-3000-from-anthropics-1-5b-ai-copyright-settlement/ https://www.authormedia.com/17-days-left-how-to-claim-your-3000-from-anthropics-1-5b-ai-copyright-settlement/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:11:57 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31098 This week's highlights: Authors have only 17 days left to claim up to $3,000+ per book in the $1.5B Anthropic AI copyright settlement. YouTube's revenue now surpasses Disney, confirming the creator economy's dominance, a trajectory indie authors are mirroring. Amazon ended its Book Club and excluded authors from new AI ad tools.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/17-days-left-how-to-claim-your-3000-from-anthropics-1-5b-ai-copyright-settlement/feed/ 0 31098 How I Fight Off Copyright Trolls Targeting My Blogs https://www.authormedia.com/how-i-fight-off-copyright-trolls-targeting-my-blogs/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-i-fight-off-copyright-trolls-targeting-my-blogs/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:16:40 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31096 This article walks through several real-world encounters with copyright trolls targeting my blogs, how their schemes work, and the practical defenses I used to fight them off without paying. It also shows how DMCA registration, good licensing hygiene, AI tools, and fair use can become powerful shields for authors and bloggers. Key takeaways: The New […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-i-fight-off-copyright-trolls-targeting-my-blogs/feed/ 0 31096 Iranian Drones Destroy Amazon Data Centers, Amazon.com Goes Down https://www.authormedia.com/iranian-drones-destroy-amazon-data-centers-amazon-com-goes-down/ https://www.authormedia.com/iranian-drones-destroy-amazon-data-centers-amazon-com-goes-down/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:30:03 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31078 Week Ending March 6, 2026 In this week’s Author Update, we unpack how world events are impacting your author business, Audible’s aggressive response to Spotify, why Substack may be quietly hurting your Google rankings, and whether Apple’s new $600 laptop could be a smart buy for writers. We also look at ChatGPT’s growing ability to […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/iranian-drones-destroy-amazon-data-centers-amazon-com-goes-down/feed/ 0 31078 Reader Magnets Are Dead? Why Most Reader Magnets Fail https://www.authormedia.com/reader-magnets-are-dead-why-most-reader-magnets-fail/ https://www.authormedia.com/reader-magnets-are-dead-why-most-reader-magnets-fail/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31065 Discover strategies to create a good reader magnet that will engage readers and boost your newsletter subscriptions.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/reader-magnets-are-dead-why-most-reader-magnets-fail/feed/ 1 31065 Your Author Toolbox: Part 2 https://www.authormedia.com/your-author-toolbox-part-2/ https://www.authormedia.com/your-author-toolbox-part-2/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31005 Discover the best tools for writers to streamline your author business, or turn podcasts into optimized blog content with the powerful Novel Marketing Patron Toolbox suite.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/your-author-toolbox-part-2/feed/ 1 31005 The Indie Whale Reader: How to Reach Readers Who Devour 100 Books a Year https://www.authormedia.com/the-indie-whale-reader-how-to-reach-readers-who-devour-100-books-a-year/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-indie-whale-reader-how-to-reach-readers-who-devour-100-books-a-year/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:20:57 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=31021 Traditional publishing posts a December surge in the latest AAP StatShot, even as the broader market stays flat. We unpack new 2026 reader data, major AI-driven layoffs at Block, Spotify’s audiobook charts, Julia Quinn’s Kickstarter success, podcast growth, and key AI updates from Google and Cloudflare.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-indie-whale-reader-how-to-reach-readers-who-devour-100-books-a-year/feed/ 0 31021 How to Become a Professional Writer With Joanna Penn https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-a-professional-writer-with-joanna-penn/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-a-professional-writer-with-joanna-penn/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30952 Learn the mindset and approach to create a sustainable professional author business that appeals to readers and builds your career.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-a-professional-writer-with-joanna-penn/feed/ 1 30952 Indies Win! Harlequin to Close Historical Romance Line https://www.authormedia.com/indies-win-harlequin-to-close-historical-romance-line/ https://www.authormedia.com/indies-win-harlequin-to-close-historical-romance-line/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:56:31 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30975 Supreme Court tariffs ruling, Harlequin exits historical romance, BookFunnel adds digital signings, and major AI shifts from ElevenLabs, Perplexity Pro, and Google’s new Web MCP reshaping audiobook production and SEO.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/indies-win-harlequin-to-close-historical-romance-line/feed/ 0 30975 Why Your Book Isn’t Selling: Metadata https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-isnt-selling-metadata/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-isnt-selling-metadata/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30921 Discover how metadata for books can significantly improve your book sales and visibility in online stores like Amazon.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-isnt-selling-metadata/feed/ 0 30921 Substack Breach: Author Information Compromised https://www.authormedia.com/substack-breach-author-information-compromised/ https://www.authormedia.com/substack-breach-author-information-compromised/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:00:11 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30938 TikTok is back, but its algorithm retrain may disrupt BookTok, the author-targeted data breach, Amazon’s new DRM download option, soaring Bible sales, ChatGPT ads, Sanderson’s “we are the art” speech, and what the Super Bowl halftime shows reveal about today’s book buyers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/substack-breach-author-information-compromised/feed/ 0 30938 How to Get a Professional Email Address https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-a-professional-email-address/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-a-professional-email-address/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:08:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26574 Your email address might be the first thing an agent or editor sees. Learn how to make a good first impression with your email address.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-a-professional-email-address/feed/ 0 26574 How to Format a Book With Vellum https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-format-a-book-with-vellum/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-format-a-book-with-vellum/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30883 Learn how Vellum can save you money, time, and headache when formatting your next book or reader magnet.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-format-a-book-with-vellum/feed/ 0 30883 Will OpenAI Claim Ownership of Your Royalties? https://www.authormedia.com/will-openai-claim-ownership-of-your-royalties/ https://www.authormedia.com/will-openai-claim-ownership-of-your-royalties/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:02:01 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30907 AI shocks publishing and tech: Claude 4.6 vs GPT-5.3 spark a $285B selloff, layoffs hit a 2009 high, Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs, Spotify expands into ebooks and print with Bookshop.org, indie ebooks arrive, a massive Substack breach, new KDP download options, and OpenAI’s controversial IP revenue-sharing idea.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/will-openai-claim-ownership-of-your-royalties/feed/ 0 30907 Ingram Goes to War With AI https://www.authormedia.com/ingram-goes-to-war-with-ai/ https://www.authormedia.com/ingram-goes-to-war-with-ai/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:42:04 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30867 This week’s Author Update breaks down Ingram’s AI opt-out, Tor’s new imprint, a £50k Hachette prize, Amazon AI features, and why indie publishing is outpacing trad

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/ingram-goes-to-war-with-ai/feed/ 0 30867 Author Taxes – A 2026 Guide to Avoiding Jail & Overpaying https://www.authormedia.com/how-authors-can-stay-out-of-jail/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-authors-can-stay-out-of-jail/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30834 Taxes for authors don’t have to trigger panic. Discover rules for bookkeeping and taxes and what common mistakes to avoid.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-authors-can-stay-out-of-jail/feed/ 0 30834 Copyright Termination and the Feds: What Just Happened to Authors https://www.authormedia.com/copyright-termination-and-the-feds-what-just-happened-to-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/copyright-termination-and-the-feds-what-just-happened-to-authors/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:55:57 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30848 OpenAI's announcement of ads coming to ChatGPT for free users (and what authors should do about it), a landmark federal court ruling that copyright termination rights now apply globally (potentially returning your foreign rights), record-breaking Bible sales that mask a crisis in Christian publishing, Julia Quinn's new romance subscription box strategy, and the surprising political battle over fonts that affects book design.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/copyright-termination-and-the-feds-what-just-happened-to-authors/feed/ 0 30848 AI Threats, Platform Changes & Cultural Shifts Authors Can’t Ignore https://www.authormedia.com/ai-threats-platform-changes-cultural-shifts-authors-cant-ignore/ https://www.authormedia.com/ai-threats-platform-changes-cultural-shifts-authors-cant-ignore/#respond Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:56:07 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30823 Substack's controversial move into sponsored ads, Audible's new in-app video discovery features, scoring 2025 publishing predictions, the growing anti-AI movement, and major cultural zeitgeist shifts.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/ai-threats-platform-changes-cultural-shifts-authors-cant-ignore/feed/ 0 30823 Productivity Secrets from Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins https://www.authormedia.com/productivity-secrets-from-bestselling-author-jerry-b-jenkins/ https://www.authormedia.com/productivity-secrets-from-bestselling-author-jerry-b-jenkins/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30805 Productivity tips for writers that will help you finish your book and find a sustainable writing pace for your career.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/productivity-secrets-from-bestselling-author-jerry-b-jenkins/feed/ 1 30805 What Authors Can Expect in 2026 https://www.authormedia.com/what-authors-can-expect-in-2026/ https://www.authormedia.com/what-authors-can-expect-in-2026/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:36:45 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30793 Stay ahead of the author news and trends of 2026. Learn how new public-domain characters, AI in publishing, audiobooks, direct sales, and market shifts will impact your writing career.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/what-authors-can-expect-in-2026/feed/ 0 30793 Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts https://www.authormedia.com/networking-for-authors-with-dale-l-roberts/ https://www.authormedia.com/networking-for-authors-with-dale-l-roberts/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30709 12 tips for networking with other authors to create mutually beneficial, long-term relationships.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/networking-for-authors-with-dale-l-roberts/feed/ 1 30709 Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2026 https://www.authormedia.com/2022-social-media-marketing-guide-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/2022-social-media-marketing-guide-for-authors/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26474 Social media changes so quickly. Find out which platforms and strategies work for selling books in 2022.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/2022-social-media-marketing-guide-for-authors/feed/ 32 26474 The Five-Year Plan to Become a Professional Author  https://www.authormedia.com/the-5-year-plan-to-become-a-professional-author/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-5-year-plan-to-become-a-professional-author/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30762 Discover a five year plan for writing a novel and how it helps aspiring authors build their craft, finish the book, and become a professional author.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-5-year-plan-to-become-a-professional-author/feed/ 3 30762 Reports Say 62% of New Paranormal Romance Titles Are AI Junk Books https://www.authormedia.com/reports-say-62-of-new-paranormal-romance-titles-are-ai-junk-books/ https://www.authormedia.com/reports-say-62-of-new-paranormal-romance-titles-are-ai-junk-books/#respond Sat, 20 Dec 2025 22:42:02 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30735 Why audiobooks now outsell eBooks, how AI is reshaping publishing, Barnes & Noble’s comeback, and the genre trends and tools authors need for 2026.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/reports-say-62-of-new-paranormal-romance-titles-are-ai-junk-books/feed/ 0 30735 Amazon Quietly Changed Kindle Forever https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-quietly-changed-kindle-forever/ https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-quietly-changed-kindle-forever/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:47:33 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30712 In this episode of Author Update: Book bans, AI in your Kindle, audiobooks outselling everything, and Amazon quietly rewriting the rules.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-quietly-changed-kindle-forever/feed/ 1 30712 The Savvy Author’s Guide to Picking an LLM https://www.authormedia.com/why-some-authors-are-ditching-chatgpt-entirely/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-some-authors-are-ditching-chatgpt-entirely/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30721 Discover which LLMs and AI tools are best for your writing and marketing processes, and how the tools compare to one another.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-some-authors-are-ditching-chatgpt-entirely/feed/ 1 30721 A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/ https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30684 Learn how nonfiction authors are using Substack to reach audiences and convert them into paying subscribers seamlessly.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/feed/ 0 30684 Should You Create a Premium Hardcover Edition of Your Book? https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30674 Learn whether a premium book edition is the right choice for your book and how it can set you apart from all the AI-written content.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/feed/ 0 30674 Amazon Algorithm Secrets That Separate Bestsellers from the Slush Pile https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-algorithm-secrets-that-separate-bestsellers-from-the-slush-pile/ https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-algorithm-secrets-that-separate-bestsellers-from-the-slush-pile/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30638 Explore the Amazon Book Recommendation Algorithm and learn how it impacts your book sales and visibility in the market.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-algorithm-secrets-that-separate-bestsellers-from-the-slush-pile/feed/ 2 30638 Christmas Book Marketing Guide https://www.authormedia.com/christmas-book-marketing-guide/ https://www.authormedia.com/christmas-book-marketing-guide/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:41:01 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30614 Jonathan: Listen up. We’re starting with a situation report. An outfit called Claims Hero is telling authors to opt out of the 1.5 billion dollar Anthropic settlement. They promise a shot at a bigger payday, up to 150,000 dollars per title, but it means giving up your guaranteed three grand. We’ll break down whether this is […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/christmas-book-marketing-guide/feed/ 1 30614 The Shopify Trap: Why Authors Keep Losing Money https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:05:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30536 Discover the best ecommerce platform for authors and several surprisingly good options for selling books directly to readers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/feed/ 3 30536 Traditional Publishing in Crisis: Sales Down 9.4% https://www.authormedia.com/traditional-publishing-in-crisis-sales-down-9-4/ https://www.authormedia.com/traditional-publishing-in-crisis-sales-down-9-4/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:14:27 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30534 Instead of a transcript, here are some rough notes. Let us know if you prefer this format or want to switch back to the longer fuller posts. Welcome to Author Update—your weekly dose of publishing news that actually matters to YOUR career.  This week we talk about how Traditional publishing sales are TANKING and multiple […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/traditional-publishing-in-crisis-sales-down-9-4/feed/ 0 30534 2025 Desktop Printer Guide for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/stop-wasting-money-on-ink-2025-printer-guide-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/stop-wasting-money-on-ink-2025-printer-guide-for-authors/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30499 Learn what kind of home printer an author needs and which one will get you the best bang for your buck.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/stop-wasting-money-on-ink-2025-printer-guide-for-authors/feed/ 6 30499 How to Publish Your Audiobook Through ACX https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-your-audiobook-through-acx/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-your-audiobook-through-acx/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30469 Get guidance, tips, and recommendations for publishing your audiobook on ACX with the highest quality at the best price.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-your-audiobook-through-acx/feed/ 1 30469 Massive Amazon Algorithm Changes https://www.authormedia.com/massive-amazon-algorithm-changes/ https://www.authormedia.com/massive-amazon-algorithm-changes/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:00:13 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30466 Thomas: Welcome to Author Update, your weekly dose of publishing news that actually matters to your career. This week we are breaking down Amazon’s massive algorithm changes. Some authors are panicked, some are excited. We will cover what changed, why your books may be dropping in rank, what to do about it, and three strategies to […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/massive-amazon-algorithm-changes/feed/ 0 30466 How to Build an Email List Before You Publish Your Novel  https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-email-list-before-you-publish-your-novel/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-email-list-before-you-publish-your-novel/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30430 Discover the many ways to grow your email list before you publish your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-email-list-before-you-publish-your-novel/feed/ 1 30430 US Copyright Office Closes | Book Piracy Drama | Anthropic Settlement Website Goes Live https://www.authormedia.com/us-copyright-office-closes-book-piracy-drama-anthropic-settlement-website-goes-live/ https://www.authormedia.com/us-copyright-office-closes-book-piracy-drama-anthropic-settlement-website-goes-live/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:38:17 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30444 Jonathan Shuerger: We’ve got a packed episode that could impact your writing career in ways you may not have considered. The Anthropic settlement website is live, and authors are finally getting answers about whether they are in this class action. Here is the big question nobody is talking about: do your agents get a cut of […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/us-copyright-office-closes-book-piracy-drama-anthropic-settlement-website-goes-live/feed/ 0 30444 Triple Your Writing Speed with Dictation https://www.authormedia.com/triple-your-writing-speed-with-dictation/ https://www.authormedia.com/triple-your-writing-speed-with-dictation/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30414 For authors, dictation can skyrocket writing speed. Find out which tools and strategies will help you master the skill and write faster.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/triple-your-writing-speed-with-dictation/feed/ 3 30414 Author Update: Judge Approves Anthropic $3K Author Payments, NaNoWriMo Replacement, & Scam Warning https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-judge-approves-anthropic-3k-author-payments-nanowrimo-replacement-scam-warning/ https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-judge-approves-anthropic-3k-author-payments-nanowrimo-replacement-scam-warning/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:25:32 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30406 Thomas: Welcome to Author Update. We have a massive episode packed with breaking news that could put real money in your pocket, especially if you have older books. We will also expose a dangerous book club and review scam that you may have already encountered. And we will explore how Novel November is stepping up to […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-judge-approves-anthropic-3k-author-payments-nanowrimo-replacement-scam-warning/feed/ 0 30406 How to Boost Sales With Permafree Books https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-boost-sales-with-permafree-books/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-boost-sales-with-permafree-books/#respond Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30375 Discover how giving a book away might actually boost sales. Learn to use a permafree book to drive sales, grow your list, or book events.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-boost-sales-with-permafree-books/feed/ 0 30375 Amazon KU Books Allowed in Public Libraries, TikTok Deal, and Cancel Culture https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-ku-books-allowed-in-public-libraries-tiktok-deal-and-cancel-culture/ https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-ku-books-allowed-in-public-libraries-tiktok-deal-and-cancel-culture/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:55:04 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30391 Thomas: Welcome to Author Update! We have a major policy shift. Amazon KDP has confirmed that Kindle Unlimited books can be offered to public libraries. We covered this earlier, and now we have confirmation. We will also discuss what the TikTok deal from this morning means for authors, and a massive cultural zeitgeist shift unfolding right […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-ku-books-allowed-in-public-libraries-tiktok-deal-and-cancel-culture/feed/ 0 30391 Thomas’s Office Tour & 4th Wall Breach https://www.authormedia.com/thomass-office-tour-4th-wall-breach/ https://www.authormedia.com/thomass-office-tour-4th-wall-breach/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30318 Get the much anticipated tour of Thomas's office, complete with a run-down of the books on his shelves that best absorb sound.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/thomass-office-tour-4th-wall-breach/feed/ 5 30318 Christian Author Assassinated, MailerLite Limits Free Plan, & Kit Raise Prices https://www.authormedia.com/christian-author-assassinated-mailerlite-limits-free-plan-kit-raise-prices/ https://www.authormedia.com/christian-author-assassinated-mailerlite-limits-free-plan-kit-raise-prices/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:48:44 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30364 Thomas: Welcome back to Author Update, everybody. Today we’re going to talk about Charlie Kirk, a Christian author who was shot while giving a speech to his audience. We also have publishing news. MailerLite is reducing its free plan, Kit is raising prices, and the Wheel of Time rights are reverting. We have more to cover, […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/christian-author-assassinated-mailerlite-limits-free-plan-kit-raise-prices/feed/ 0 30364 How to Get More Book Reviews With Joe Walters  https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-book-reviews/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-book-reviews/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30327 Find out why more book reviews matter, how ratings differ from reviews, and how to get more of both to increase visibility and sales.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-book-reviews/feed/ 5 30327 Anthropic to Pay Authors $3000 Per Book, Zeitgeist, and Author Arrested for Tweets https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-copyright-fails-zeitgeist-and-author-arrested-for-tweets/ https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-copyright-fails-zeitgeist-and-author-arrested-for-tweets/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:26:30 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30338 Breaking News: Anthropic Settlement Thomas: Welcome to Author Update! We have some breaking news for you, but first, I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr. And I’m Jonathan Shuerger. And what’s our breaking news? Jonathan: Today we’re gonna be talking about, just came out 10 minutes ago, the details of the Anthropic settlement. According to Publisher’s Lunch, Anthropic […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-copyright-fails-zeitgeist-and-author-arrested-for-tweets/feed/ 0 30338 The Author’s Guide to AI with Joanna Penn https://www.authormedia.com/the-authors-guide-to-ai-with-joanna-penn/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-authors-guide-to-ai-with-joanna-penn/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:03:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30310 Discover how authors use AI to gain more time for creative writing and how you can get useful output instead of bland AI slop.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-authors-guide-to-ai-with-joanna-penn/feed/ 1 30310 New International Shipping Rules Hit Authors and Libraries Acquire KU Books? https://www.authormedia.com/new-international-shipping-rules-hit-authors-and-libraries-acquire-ku-books/ https://www.authormedia.com/new-international-shipping-rules-hit-authors-and-libraries-acquire-ku-books/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:07:35 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30305 Thomas: This is Author Update and we’ve got a jam packed episode for you today. We have some breaking news. The White House is changing the international shipping rules and they will go into effect today and they may affect you as an author. We’ll break down exactly what it means and what you need […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/new-international-shipping-rules-hit-authors-and-libraries-acquire-ku-books/feed/ 0 30305 When to Ignore Your Editor https://www.authormedia.com/when-to-ignore-your-editor/ https://www.authormedia.com/when-to-ignore-your-editor/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30287 Discover 7 issues authors must beware of when getting editorial suggestions from humans or AI and when to ignore or accept the feedback.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/when-to-ignore-your-editor/feed/ 3 30287 Spotify Revolutionizes Audiobooks & George R.R. Martin Told To Step Down https://www.authormedia.com/spotify-revolutionizes-audiobooks-george-r-r-martin-told-to-step-down/ https://www.authormedia.com/spotify-revolutionizes-audiobooks-george-r-r-martin-told-to-step-down/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:22:53 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30303 Thomas: Spotify revolutionizes audiobooks, George R. R. Martin is told to step down and hand his books to somebody else, and are we in an AI bubble? Find out all of this and a lot more in today’s episode of Author Update. I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr. Jonathan: And I’m Jonathan Shuerger Jr. And today I […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/spotify-revolutionizes-audiobooks-george-r-r-martin-told-to-step-down/feed/ 1 30303 The End of Rapid Release? https://www.authormedia.com/the-end-of-rapid-release/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-end-of-rapid-release/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:02:52 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30307 Thomas: Is rapid release coming to an end? Will authors end all of AI in an epic class action battle? Is ChatGPT really worse than ChatGPT 4? Is ChatGPT 5 really worse than ChatGPT 4? Find out all of this and more in Author Update. I’m Thomas Sumpstat Jr. Jonathan: And I’m Jonathan Sugar and […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-end-of-rapid-release/feed/ 0 30307 Announcing the 2026 Novel Marketing Conference https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2026-novel-marketing-conference/ https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2026-novel-marketing-conference/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30267 Find out what makes the 2026 Novel Marketing Conference unique and find out how you can join us.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2026-novel-marketing-conference/feed/ 4 30267 How to Get Started with Author School Visits and Make Your Book Playground Famous https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-started-with-author-school-visits-and-make-your-book-playground-famous/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-started-with-author-school-visits-and-make-your-book-playground-famous/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30255 Selling books for kids is a challenge. Discover how you can connect with young readers, positively impact schools, and sell more books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-started-with-author-school-visits-and-make-your-book-playground-famous/feed/ 1 30255 Audible Reduces Author Royalties, Trad Sales Plummet While Indie Sales Soar https://www.authormedia.com/audible-reduces-author-royalties-trad-sales-plummet-while-indie-sales-soar/ https://www.authormedia.com/audible-reduces-author-royalties-trad-sales-plummet-while-indie-sales-soar/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:54:22 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30247 Audible’s New Royalty Model Thomas Umstattd Jr. welcomes viewers to Author Update, joined by Jonathan Shuerger. Their lead story concerns significant changes to Audible’s royalty structure. According to information from Robin Sullivan (wife of author Michael J. Sullivan), Audible has implemented a new royalty model in July 2024. While they’re advertising higher rates—50% for exclusive […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/audible-reduces-author-royalties-trad-sales-plummet-while-indie-sales-soar/feed/ 1 30247 Zeitgeist, Dystopian Fatigue, and the Rise of Ruthless & Noble Heroes   https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-dystopian-fatigue-and-the-rise-of-ruthless-noble-heroes/ https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-dystopian-fatigue-and-the-rise-of-ruthless-noble-heroes/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30232 Explore the cultural vibe shift reshaping reader preferences and learn what sells now and where fiction is headed next.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-dystopian-fatigue-and-the-rise-of-ruthless-noble-heroes/feed/ 3 30232 How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-1000-books-a-month/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-1000-books-a-month/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30209 Learn how to improve your book sales with proven strategies for selling 1,000 books a month through layered marketing, podcasts, and more.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-1000-books-a-month/feed/ 1 30209 How to Work With a PR Firm to Promote Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-work-with-a-pr-firm-to-promote-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-work-with-a-pr-firm-to-promote-your-book/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30175 Publicity has always been important for authors. Find out which media outlets are most useful to authors in 2025.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-work-with-a-pr-firm-to-promote-your-book/feed/ 1 30175 What does ChatGPT Actually Know About Your Book? https://www.authormedia.com/what-does-chatgpt-actually-know-about-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/what-does-chatgpt-actually-know-about-your-book/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30161 Do the most popular AI tools know about your book? Do they know enough to recommend it to readers? Discover how to find out if they do.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/what-does-chatgpt-actually-know-about-your-book/feed/ 0 30161 How to Create Sales Optimized Book Pages for Your Author Website https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-sales-optimized-book-pages-for-your-author-website/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-sales-optimized-book-pages-for-your-author-website/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30076 Discover why a website book page is vital for authors and how to design an effective page that captivates and helps readers and AI alike.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-sales-optimized-book-pages-for-your-author-website/feed/ 7 30076 TikTok, Iran, and AI: What Authors Need to Know Now https://www.authormedia.com/how-the-iran-strikes-affect-the-author-world/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-the-iran-strikes-affect-the-author-world/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:56:15 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30100 Welcome to the Summer Solstice edition of Author Update, where co-hosts Thomas Umstattd, Jr. and Jonathan Shuerger unpack the headlines that matter to authors—from global conflicts to algorithm updates. In this jam-packed episode, they dig into the TikTok ban, the war in Iran, surging antisemitism, AI-powered tools, book piracy, and whether nonfiction authors should be […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-the-iran-strikes-affect-the-author-world/feed/ 0 30100 Amazon, AI, and Author Strategy Shifts: What You Need to Know Now https://www.authormedia.com/big-changes-at-amazon/ https://www.authormedia.com/big-changes-at-amazon/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:46:05 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30097 Welcome to this week’s Author Update, where we break down what’s happening in the world of publishing, AI, and tech—so you can write better, market smarter, and keep ahead of the curve. In this episode, we covered sweeping changes at Amazon, unexpected shifts in how books are ranked, the evolving role of AI in writing […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/big-changes-at-amazon/feed/ 0 30097 Are We in an AI Bubble? Plus Audiobook Strategy, Vellum Upgrades & Loving Your Readers https://www.authormedia.com/is-the-ai-bubble-popping/ https://www.authormedia.com/is-the-ai-bubble-popping/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:33:27 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30096 The tech world was shaken recently when British AI firm Builder.ai filed for bankruptcy—after it was revealed their “AI” was really 700 Indian engineers behind the curtain. It’s the Mechanical Turk all over again. In 1770, a man named Wolfgang von Kempelen built what appeared to be a chess-playing machine, dubbed The Mechanical Turk. It […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/is-the-ai-bubble-popping/feed/ 1 30096 Is Your Traditional Publisher Going Bankrupt? 8 Warning Signs to Look Out For https://www.authormedia.com/is-your-traditional-publisher-going-bankrupt-8-warning-signs-to-look-out-for/ https://www.authormedia.com/is-your-traditional-publisher-going-bankrupt-8-warning-signs-to-look-out-for/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30054 Understand the signs and implications of a publisher going bankrupt and what authors can do if their traditional publisher closes.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/is-your-traditional-publisher-going-bankrupt-8-warning-signs-to-look-out-for/feed/ 2 30054 Adapting a Podcast to YouTube https://www.authormedia.com/adapting-a-podcast-to-youtube/ https://www.authormedia.com/adapting-a-podcast-to-youtube/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:05:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=30032 Discover the keys to adapting a podcast to YouTube. Understand what works best to grow your channel effectively.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/adapting-a-podcast-to-youtube/feed/ 0 30032 How to Publish a Novel in 2025 https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-a-novel-in-2025/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-a-novel-in-2025/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29986 Learn how to successfully publish a novel with my six-step roadmap. Avoid common mistakes and start at the right place for strong sales.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-a-novel-in-2025/feed/ 4 29986 Author Update: Is This the END of Google (for Authors)??? https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-is-this-the-end-of-google-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-is-this-the-end-of-google-for-authors/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 23:09:44 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29988 Major Shifts in Search and SEO for Authors Google’s Market Share Slips Below 90% For the first time since 2015, Google’s search market share has fallen below 90%, marking a potentially historic shift in how people find information online. This decline signals what could be the beginning of a major transformation in search behavior, with […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-is-this-the-end-of-google-for-authors/feed/ 0 29988 An Introduction to Author Ecosystems with Russell Nohelty https://www.authormedia.com/an-introduction-to-author-ecosystems-with-russell-nohelty/ https://www.authormedia.com/an-introduction-to-author-ecosystems-with-russell-nohelty/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29954 Explore the concept of author ecosystems and discover marketing strategies tailored to your unique approach and audience.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/an-introduction-to-author-ecosystems-with-russell-nohelty/feed/ 0 29954 Do 45% of Authors *Already* Use AI?! | Author Update https://www.authormedia.com/do-45-of-authors-already-use-ai-author-update/ https://www.authormedia.com/do-45-of-authors-already-use-ai-author-update/#comments Fri, 23 May 2025 23:02:30 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29965 Thomas: Welcome to Author Update. I’m Thomas Umstead, Jr. And sometimes on this show, we don’t talk about AI even a little bit. And today is not one of those days. What’s our first story, Jonathan? Jonathan: And I’m Jonathan Scherger. This is not one of those shows. How Many Authors Are Using AI? (00:12.84) […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/do-45-of-authors-already-use-ai-author-update/feed/ 1 29965 AI Optimization for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/does-chatgpt-recommend-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/does-chatgpt-recommend-your-book/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29925 Transform your approach to book marketing with AI optimization for authors. Find out how AI can help readers discover your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/does-chatgpt-recommend-your-book/feed/ 2 29925 KDP Royalty Changes & Invasion of the AI Audiobooks https://www.authormedia.com/kdp-royalty-changes-invasion-of-the-ai-audiobooks/ https://www.authormedia.com/kdp-royalty-changes-invasion-of-the-ai-audiobooks/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 22:57:51 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29923 Introduction (00:01.851) Thomas: KDP royalty changes and invasion of the AI audiobooks. This is Author Update. I’m Thomas Umstatt, Jr. Jonathan: I’m Jonathan Shuerger, and we’re just gonna jump right into it today. Spotify and Patreon Add Buy Buttons (00:09.486) Jonathan: Following this landmark court ruling, Spotify submits an audiobook buy button and Patreon follows […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/kdp-royalty-changes-invasion-of-the-ai-audiobooks/feed/ 0 29923 Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors https://www.authormedia.com/your-author-toolbox/ https://www.authormedia.com/your-author-toolbox/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29894 Discover this suite of innovative writing tools for authors designed to streamline your writing, marketing, email list, and sales efforts.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/your-author-toolbox/feed/ 2 29894 Author Update: Skype Dies, Romantasy Surges, and Mr. Beast Writes a Book https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-skype-dies-romantasy-surges-and-mr-beast-writes-a-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-skype-dies-romantasy-surges-and-mr-beast-writes-a-book/#respond Sat, 10 May 2025 01:43:37 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29892 Introduction Thomas: Skype dies, Romantasy surges, and Mr. Beast starts writing the bestest, best-selling book ever. Or does he? Find out in this episode of Author Update. I’m Thomas Umstead, Jr. with Jonathan Sugar, and we have a lot of really surprisingly good news today. I know you’re not supposed to have good news, that […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/author-update-skype-dies-romantasy-surges-and-mr-beast-writes-a-book/feed/ 0 29892 Genius Link: A Guide for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-generate-passive-income-with-affiliate-marketing/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-generate-passive-income-with-affiliate-marketing/#comments Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29858 Explore the benefits of universal book links for authors. Drive sales by linking to your book across multiple platforms worldwide.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-generate-passive-income-with-affiliate-marketing/feed/ 2 29858 Book Bans, Copyright Trolls Target Authors, and is Social Media Mostly Bots? | Author Update https://www.authormedia.com/book-bans-copyright-trolls/ https://www.authormedia.com/book-bans-copyright-trolls/#respond Sun, 04 May 2025 01:19:02 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29853 Welcome to Author Update, your go-to source for the latest publishing industry news, marketing strategies, and author advice! In this episode, we dive into crucial developments affecting authors and their publishing journeys. Episode Highlights: Transcript: Thomas: In this episode, we are going to talk about libraries canceling conservative books, Apple losing a court case that […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/book-bans-copyright-trolls/feed/ 0 29853 How to PROFITABLY Advertise a Solo Book on Amazon https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-profitably-advertise-a-solo-book-on-amazon/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-profitably-advertise-a-solo-book-on-amazon/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29808 Learn how to profitably advertise a solo book on Amazon with expert tips on optimizing Amazon ads, targeting, and avoiding common pitfalls.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-profitably-advertise-a-solo-book-on-amazon/feed/ 3 29808 Does Facebook Think Your Book is Worthless, Author Certification & AI Gets Religion https://www.authormedia.com/does-facebook-think-your-book-is-worthless-author-certification-ai-gets-religion/ https://www.authormedia.com/does-facebook-think-your-book-is-worthless-author-certification-ai-gets-religion/#respond Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:23:31 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29820 Introduction Thomas: Hello and welcome to Author Update. I’m Thomas Amstat Jr. In this episode we’re going to talk about Meta defending its LLM training by saying novels are worthless, AIs finding religion, OpenAI’s CEO claiming that “please” and “thank you” could be destroying the planet, KDP launching a new font that could boost your […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/does-facebook-think-your-book-is-worthless-author-certification-ai-gets-religion/feed/ 0 29820 Introducing Author Update https://www.authormedia.com/introducing-author-update/ https://www.authormedia.com/introducing-author-update/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29764 Learn about our new podcast and YouTube show called Author Update, where you can stay up-to-date on all the latest publishing headlines.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/introducing-author-update/feed/ 0 29764 2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/2025-laptop-buying-guide-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/2025-laptop-buying-guide-for-authors/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29738 Find the ideal laptop for authors and avoid overspending on unnecessary features that do not enhance your writing experience.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/2025-laptop-buying-guide-for-authors/feed/ 7 29738 Tariffs Up & NaNoWiMo Closing Down | Author Update https://www.authormedia.com/tariffs-up-nanowimo-closing-down-author-update/ https://www.authormedia.com/tariffs-up-nanowimo-closing-down-author-update/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:53:48 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29796 Discover how rising tariffs and NaNoWriMo’s closure impact authors in this Author Media update. Get insights and strategies to navigate these challenges and thrive as a writer. Thomas: Welcome to Author Update! I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr. and today we are NOT going to talk about AI. Joining me as always is Jonathan Surger who is […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/tariffs-up-nanowimo-closing-down-author-update/feed/ 0 29796 How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-grow-your-email-list-fast-with-giveaways/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-grow-your-email-list-fast-with-giveaways/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29726 Need more subscribers? Explore the Kingsumo book giveaway technique that helped one author gain thousands of new emails.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-grow-your-email-list-fast-with-giveaways/feed/ 1 29726 Invasion of the AI Images | Author Update https://www.authormedia.com/invasion-of-the-ai-images-author-update/ https://www.authormedia.com/invasion-of-the-ai-images-author-update/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:19:20 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29791 Explore the rise of AI-generated images and their impact on authors in this Author Update. Learn strategies to adapt and leverage AI tools for your writing success. Outline Amazon Ads Expansion Amazon has recently expanded its sponsored ads, including Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands, to authors in India, Mexico, Netherlands, and Japan. This development allows […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/invasion-of-the-ai-images-author-update/feed/ 0 29791 Escaping the Procrastination Prison: A Guide for Tired Authors https://www.authormedia.com/escaping-the-procrastination-prison-a-guide-for-tired-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/escaping-the-procrastination-prison-a-guide-for-tired-authors/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29695 Ten practical steps to help authors overcome procrastination, reclaim focus, and start writing and promoting books with confidence.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/escaping-the-procrastination-prison-a-guide-for-tired-authors/feed/ 3 29695 Did Meta Steal Your Book? | Author Update https://www.authormedia.com/did-meta-steal-your-book-author-update/ https://www.authormedia.com/did-meta-steal-your-book-author-update/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:53:46 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29788 Did Meta steal your book? This Author Media update investigates claims of content misuse, offering authors insights and steps to protect their work in the digital age. Links: Outline Welcome to Author Update! I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr.  We are doing something a bit different today. This is a pilot episode of a new show we […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/did-meta-steal-your-book-author-update/feed/ 0 29788 How to Craft a Cancel Proof Marketing Strategy  https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-craft-a-cancel-proof-marketing-strategy/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-craft-a-cancel-proof-marketing-strategy/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29643 Discover how author cancel culture has changed and learn about its impact on book sales and public perception.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-craft-a-cancel-proof-marketing-strategy/feed/ 0 29643 Author Website Review: Christian Historical Romance https://www.authormedia.com/author-website-review-christian-historical-romance/ https://www.authormedia.com/author-website-review-christian-historical-romance/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29629 Explore strengths and weaknesses in website design and functionality for several bestselling historical Christian romance authors.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/author-website-review-christian-historical-romance/feed/ 8 29629 Book Promotion in 2025: How AI Gives Authors More Time to Write https://www.authormedia.com/book-promotion-in-2025-how-ai-gives-authors-more-time-to-write/ https://www.authormedia.com/book-promotion-in-2025-how-ai-gives-authors-more-time-to-write/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29619 Learn how authors can use AI to generate book marketing ideas, audience descriptions, and images so they can reclaim their time for writing.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/book-promotion-in-2025-how-ai-gives-authors-more-time-to-write/feed/ 4 29619 The Sci-Fi Zeitgeist Has Shifted: What Authors Need to Know https://www.authormedia.com/the-sci-fi-zeitgeist-has-shifted-what-authors-need-to-know/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-sci-fi-zeitgeist-has-shifted-what-authors-need-to-know/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29552 Dive into the essentials of writing a sci-fi novel amidst evolving themes like population collapse and AI advancements.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-sci-fi-zeitgeist-has-shifted-what-authors-need-to-know/feed/ 8 29552 Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing https://www.authormedia.com/indie-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing/ https://www.authormedia.com/indie-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29479 Indie or traditional publishing? Hear from one author who experienced both and made a surprising decision.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/indie-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing/feed/ 10 29479 Stop Writing Book Series! https://www.authormedia.com/stop-writing-book-series/ https://www.authormedia.com/stop-writing-book-series/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29457 Uncover the truth about writing a book series. Learn why it can be a risky endeavor for new authors.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/stop-writing-book-series/feed/ 19 29457 How to Sell Books From a Table https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-books-from-a-table/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-books-from-a-table/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29434 Maximize your book sales at in-person events with these expert tips. Learn to effectively sell books and avoid common mistakes.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-books-from-a-table/feed/ 9 29434 Read This Before Your Next Podcast Guest Interview https://www.authormedia.com/read-this-before-your-next-podcast-guest-interview/ https://www.authormedia.com/read-this-before-your-next-podcast-guest-interview/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29417 Learn how to sound like a pro during your podcast interview. Get tips on achieving good podcast sound without breaking the bank.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/read-this-before-your-next-podcast-guest-interview/feed/ 1 29417 A Storytelling Revolution: Inside the World of Serialized Fiction https://www.authormedia.com/a-storytelling-revolution-inside-the-world-of-serialized-fiction/ https://www.authormedia.com/a-storytelling-revolution-inside-the-world-of-serialized-fiction/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29399 Learn how platforms like Royal Road and Ream Stories are revolutionizing serialized fiction and offering a path to building an audience.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/a-storytelling-revolution-inside-the-world-of-serialized-fiction/feed/ 5 29399 Is Traditional Publishing Dying? Surprising Trends Authors Can’t Ignore https://www.authormedia.com/is-traditional-publishing-dying-surprising-trends-authors-cant-ignore-in-2025/ https://www.authormedia.com/is-traditional-publishing-dying-surprising-trends-authors-cant-ignore-in-2025/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29384 Explore the trends that will shape the industry and how they will impact authors.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/is-traditional-publishing-dying-surprising-trends-authors-cant-ignore-in-2025/feed/ 11 29384 Networking for Authors: How to Build Relationships Without Being Awkward https://www.authormedia.com/networking-for-authors-how-to-build-relationships-without-being-awkward/ https://www.authormedia.com/networking-for-authors-how-to-build-relationships-without-being-awkward/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29366 Many authors feel stuck. They’re toiling away in obscurity, and none of their promotion efforts seem to go anywhere. Success in publishing is as much about who you know as what you know. And sometimes, the lack of knowing the right people keeps you from finding success. The AI robot uprising has not come. Not […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/networking-for-authors-how-to-build-relationships-without-being-awkward/feed/ 2 29366 Project Management for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/project-management-for-authors/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:42:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29351 Discover how project management techniques can help authors tackle the overwhelming task of writing, publishing, and marketing their books.

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]]> 29351 Cyber Monday Deals for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/black-friday-deals-for-authors/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:27:07 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29337 Every Cyber Weekend (Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, Black Friday), I do my best to find the best deals for authors. Part of that means putting my own courses on sale. This post has a list of the top deals. You can find even more deals at AuthorMedia.social./deals. Author Media Courses Our Cyber Weekend sale […]

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]]> 29337 How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform in 2025 https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29303 To build an author platform, you need a method that works long term. Discover one method and five steps that will give you a solid author platform to stand on.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform/feed/ 1 29303 Contact Page Dos & Don’ts for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/contact-page-dos-donts-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/contact-page-dos-donts-for-authors/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:03:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29290 Learn how to create a successful author contact page and form that helps readers and influencers find you and makes spammers leave you alone.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/contact-page-dos-donts-for-authors/feed/ 1 29290 How to Worldbuild Your Book into a Bestseller https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-worldbuild-your-book-into-a-bestseller/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:47:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29271 Discover the power of story worldbuilding to captivate readers and boost book sales. Create immersive settings that leave a lasting impact.

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]]> 29271 How to Run a Local Book Festival https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-run-a-local-book-festival/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-run-a-local-book-festival/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29221 If you've wished for an in-person venue to sell books and connect with readers and authors, find out how starting a book festival can help.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-run-a-local-book-festival/feed/ 2 29221 How to Write Stories Readers Will Love by Knowing the Zeitgeist  https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-stories-readers-will-love-by-knowing-the-zeitgeist/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-stories-readers-will-love-by-knowing-the-zeitgeist/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29245 If it takes you two years to write a book, you owe it to yourself to ask the question, “What kinds of books will be popular in two years?” Reader preferences change over time, but sometimes they change rapidly. If you don’t keep up, you can get stuck writing a book people no longer want […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-stories-readers-will-love-by-knowing-the-zeitgeist/feed/ 18 29245 How to Use Reverse Coupons  https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-reverse-coupons/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29228 Discover how you can do a kindness for your readers, help them take action, and sell more books at a higher price with a reverse coupon.

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]]> 29228 How to Write Enduring Bestsellers with the Two-Act Chiastic Structure https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-enduring-bestsellers-with-the-two-act-chiastic-structure/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-enduring-bestsellers-with-the-two-act-chiastic-structure/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:03:02 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29191 Struggling to write your three-act story? Discover another story structure from ancient history that will satisfy your readers and help you finish your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-enduring-bestsellers-with-the-two-act-chiastic-structure/feed/ 17 29191 101 Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life https://www.authormedia.com/101-book-marketing-ideas-that-will-change-your-life/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:26:16 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29189 We’ve compiled a list of book marketing ideas that will connect you to readers, build your brand, and sell your book. If you feel stuck with your book, this guide has the idea that will get you unstuck. The goal of this guide is to help get your creative juices flowing. If an idea strikes […]

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]]> 29189 The Strategy Behind Reader Super Magnets https://www.authormedia.com/the-strategy-behind-reader-super-magnets/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-strategy-behind-reader-super-magnets/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:16:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29165 Find out how to make your reader magnet super magnetic to attract your perfect target reader.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-strategy-behind-reader-super-magnets/feed/ 6 29165 What to do When Book Sales Start Slipping https://www.authormedia.com/what-to-do-when-book-sales-start-slipping/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29153 If you want to increase book sales after they've started to fall, check out this list of mistakes to avoid and strategies to try.

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]]> 29153 Marketing a Book Series with Kristina Stanley https://www.authormedia.com/marketing-a-book-series-with-kristina-stanley/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29125 Writing a series gives you marketing advantages if you do it right. Find out how to structure your series to maximize your marketing efforts.

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]]> 29125 Announcing the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2025-novel-marketing-conference/ https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2025-novel-marketing-conference/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29112 Learn the details of the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference, how it will differ from last year's conference, and what makes it unique.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2025-novel-marketing-conference/feed/ 1 29112 How to Write Novels Men Want to Read https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-novels-men-want-to-read/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-novels-men-want-to-read/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29085 Explore the reasons why men may not be reading novels published by big publishers. Find out how this product-market mismatch affects male readership.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-novels-men-want-to-read/feed/ 12 29085 How to Deliver Your Book Baby https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-deliver-your-book-baby/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-deliver-your-book-baby/#comments Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29071 What to expect when you're publishing a book and what your "book baby" needs for a healthy gestation, birth, and life.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-deliver-your-book-baby/feed/ 3 29071 How to Use Research to Market Your Novel https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-research-to-market-your-novel/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29058 Wondering what to include in your newsletter, blog, or podcast? Find out how to repurpose your research and thrill your readers.

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]]> 29058 How to Create an Online Course https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-an-online-course/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29043 Learn how to transform your book into an engaging online course. Discover what types of content work best and how to maximize your course's success.

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]]> 29043 How to Write Better Short Stories With Steve Diamond https://www.authormedia.com/how-writing-short-stories-can-make-you-a-better-novelist/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-writing-short-stories-can-make-you-a-better-novelist/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29021 Discover all the benefits of writing short stories and find out how to write a great one that will impact readers and prompt them to buy your books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-writing-short-stories-can-make-you-a-better-novelist/feed/ 4 29021 Web Hosting for Frugal Authors https://www.authormedia.com/web-hosting-for-frugal-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/web-hosting-for-frugal-authors/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=29005 To build an author website, you first need web hosting. Discover which type of web hosting is best for your author website and which to avoid.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/web-hosting-for-frugal-authors/feed/ 3 29005 How to Avoid Book-Marketing Overwhelm https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-avoid-book-marketing-overwhelm/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-avoid-book-marketing-overwhelm/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28995 If book marketing feels overwhelming, you may be facing these 10 stressors. Learn how to deal with each one and reduce your marketing stress.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-avoid-book-marketing-overwhelm/feed/ 4 28995 The Savvy Author’s Guide to Passwords https://www.authormedia.com/the-savvy-authors-guide-to-passwords/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-savvy-authors-guide-to-passwords/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28984 Avoid four common password mistakes authors make and find out how you can never again forget or lose your passwords.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-savvy-authors-guide-to-passwords/feed/ 4 28984 How Connor Boyack Sold Millions of Books Directly to Readers Without Using Amazon https://www.authormedia.com/how-connor-boyack-sold-millions-of-books-directly-to-readers-without-using-amazon/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:05:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28968 Learn a reproducible strategy for getting to know your readers, selling to them directly, and avoiding Amazon's ecosystem.

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]]> 28968 Are Pen Names Going Away? https://www.authormedia.com/are-pen-names-going-away/ https://www.authormedia.com/are-pen-names-going-away/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28956 There are several great reasons (and several bad ones) to use an author pen name. Find out which reasons still make sense in the age of AI authors and bots.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/are-pen-names-going-away/feed/ 18 28956 Why Your Book is Still Unfinished (Hint: It’s Your Phone’s Fault) https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-is-still-unfinished-hint-its-your-phones-fault/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-is-still-unfinished-hint-its-your-phones-fault/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28932 10 tips for using your smartphone to increase your productivity and limiting its ability to keep you from writing your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-is-still-unfinished-hint-its-your-phones-fault/feed/ 2 28932 Printing the Future: Print-on-Demand with Offset-Quality by Bookvault https://www.authormedia.com/printing-the-future-print-on-demand-with-offset-quality-by-bookvault/ https://www.authormedia.com/printing-the-future-print-on-demand-with-offset-quality-by-bookvault/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28929 Learn how you can print high-quality hardbacks, outsource fulfillment, and sell directly from your author website, without using Amazon.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/printing-the-future-print-on-demand-with-offset-quality-by-bookvault/feed/ 7 28929 The Powerful Nonfiction Pitching Recipe That Works for Both Fiction and Nonfiction  https://www.authormedia.com/the-powerful-nonfiction-pitching-recipe-that-works-for-both-fiction-and-nonfiction/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28904 Learning the formula for creating a compelling pitch that resonates with readers is key to selling your book. Learn four formats that can work for your nonfiction pitch.

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]]> 28904 From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology  https://www.authormedia.com/from-tech-timid-to-tech-savvy-how-to-master-any-technology/ https://www.authormedia.com/from-tech-timid-to-tech-savvy-how-to-master-any-technology/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28887 Fear of technology keeps many authors from moving forward. Learn how to master technology and have fewer tech headaches.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/from-tech-timid-to-tech-savvy-how-to-master-any-technology/feed/ 8 28887 The Thriving Author: How to Market Books When You Have Money to Invest https://www.authormedia.com/the-thriving-author-how-to-market-books-when-you-have-money-to-invest/ Wed, 22 May 2024 07:07:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28874 If you have a big budget for book marketing, opportunities abound. Find out which marketing expenses will yield the best return on your investment.

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]]> 28874 Speak, Engage, and Inspire: Secrets of Entertaining & Educational Webinars that Sell https://www.authormedia.com/speak-engage-and-inspire-secrets-of-entertaining-educational-webinars-that-sell/ Wed, 01 May 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28825 Hosting a webinar can help you get to know your "Timothy" and grow your email list. Discover 12 tips for hosting a successful author webinar.

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]]> 28825 2024 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors   https://www.authormedia.com/2024-laptop-buying-guide-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/2024-laptop-buying-guide-for-authors/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28814 Authors can get overwhelmed by the process of choosing and buying a laptop computer. Find out what you need (or don't need) and what works best.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/2024-laptop-buying-guide-for-authors/feed/ 27 28814 How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-more-books-with-amazon-ads/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-more-books-with-amazon-ads/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28793 Learn six steps to quickly create your first ad to help you sell more books with Amazon ads, and discover how it can benefit your brand.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-more-books-with-amazon-ads/feed/ 2 28793 AI for Authors – The Good, Bad, and Ugly https://www.authormedia.com/what-authors-need-to-know-about-ai-in-2024/ https://www.authormedia.com/what-authors-need-to-know-about-ai-in-2024/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28754 Discover the evolution of writing technologies and find out how AI for authors in 2024 can increase your productivity and improve your skill.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/what-authors-need-to-know-about-ai-in-2024/feed/ 3 28754 Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders https://www.authormedia.com/pros-and-cons-of-pre-orders/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28744 Find out whether you should set up a preorder for your book (some authors shouldn't), and discover tips to maximize preorder sales.

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]]> 28744 Marketing 101: Place  https://www.authormedia.com/marketing-101-place/ https://www.authormedia.com/marketing-101-place/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28738 Selling your book in the right place is important for maximizing sales. Consider these three case studies and learn 12 online places and 24 offline places where you can sell your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/marketing-101-place/feed/ 2 28738 How to use Reedsy to Independently Publish Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-reedsy-to-independently-publish-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-reedsy-to-independently-publish-your-book/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28716 Find out how Reedsy can help indie and traditional authors create beautiful, compelling, and marketable books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-reedsy-to-independently-publish-your-book/feed/ 1 28716 Book Launch Secrets  https://www.authormedia.com/book-launch-secrets/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:15:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28701 Registration for the final cohort of the Book Launch Blueprint course is now open. Check out these book launch secrets and register for the course while you still can.

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]]> 28701 How to Publish on a Budget: Your First Five Years as an Author https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-on-a-budget-your-first-five-years-as-an-author/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-on-a-budget-your-first-five-years-as-an-author/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28676 Becoming a professional author will cost you. Find out how much and when an author should budget for their writing career.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-on-a-budget-your-first-five-years-as-an-author/feed/ 2 28676 How to Write Emails That Readers Want to Read https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-emails-that-readers-want-to-read/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28661 Discover the three elements that make readers open your emails, which element is least important, and how to write good emails readers want.

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]]> 28661 How to Build a Tribe Online And Form a Community of Readers https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-tribe-online-and-form-a-community-of-readers/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-tribe-online-and-form-a-community-of-readers/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28651 Find out how authors can build a community or readers, how that tribe differs from a platform, and how to keep them engaged without giving up all your free time.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-tribe-online-and-form-a-community-of-readers/feed/ 1 28651 The Starving Author: How to Market Books When You Have No Money https://www.authormedia.com/the-starving-author-how-to-market-books-without-money/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-starving-author-how-to-market-books-without-money/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:22:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28635 You have two options if you don't have money to market your book. Find out how an “expensive option” can be the “budget option” and where to invest your time when you don’t have the money.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-starving-author-how-to-market-books-without-money/feed/ 7 28635 When to Quit Writing https://www.authormedia.com/when-to-quit/ https://www.authormedia.com/when-to-quit/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:09:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28616 Since few writers die at the keyboard, nearly all writers quit at some point, but how do you know when to quit writing? Answer these 5 questions to gain clarity.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/when-to-quit/feed/ 8 28616 From Page to Screen: How to Adapt Your Novel Into a Screenplay https://www.authormedia.com/from-page-to-screen-how-to-adapt-your-novel-into-a-screenplay/ https://www.authormedia.com/from-page-to-screen-how-to-adapt-your-novel-into-a-screenplay/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:26:53 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28599 Discover the important differences between writing for the page and the screen and find out how to turn your novel into a screenplay

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/from-page-to-screen-how-to-adapt-your-novel-into-a-screenplay/feed/ 4 28599 Chrome Extensions Every Author Needs in 2024 https://www.authormedia.com/chrome-extensions-every-author-needs-in-2024/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:20:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28580 Find out which Chrome extensions can make you more productive, improve your writing, and give you more time to write in 2024.

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]]> 28580 Publishing Industry Secrets Revealed at the Penguin Random House Trial https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-industry-secrets-revealed-at-the-penguin-random-house-trial/ https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-industry-secrets-revealed-at-the-penguin-random-house-trial/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28563 These secrets of the publishing industry offer important points for all authors to consider as they choose a publishing path.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-industry-secrets-revealed-at-the-penguin-random-house-trial/feed/ 5 28563 How to Write for American Readers – An Author’s Guide to America’s Regional Cultures https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-for-american-readers-an-outsiders-guide-to-the-different-american-regional-cultures/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-for-american-readers-an-outsiders-guide-to-the-different-american-regional-cultures/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:38:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28526 To write for American readers, you must understand which American readers you're targeting. Learn how American culture differs by region so you can write what resonates.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-for-american-readers-an-outsiders-guide-to-the-different-american-regional-cultures/feed/ 6 28526 Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024 https://www.authormedia.com/seven-plugins-every-author-website-needs-in-2024/ https://www.authormedia.com/seven-plugins-every-author-website-needs-in-2024/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28511 There are 60,000 WordPress plugins available to you, but most authors only need a handful. Learn which plugins every author website needs in 2024.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/seven-plugins-every-author-website-needs-in-2024/feed/ 7 28511 How to Publish Your Book as an Audiobook With Scott Sigler  https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-your-book-as-an-audiobook-with-scott-sigler/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-your-book-as-an-audiobook-with-scott-sigler/#comments Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:27:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28410 The booming audiobook market is prompting many authors to consider publishing their own audiobooks. Discover how to get your book on audio and increase your sales.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-your-book-as-an-audiobook-with-scott-sigler/feed/ 2 28410 Time-Saving Tools for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/time-saving-tools-for-authors/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:18:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28170 If you're losing time or simply want to fine-tune your writing systems, check out these time-saving tools for authors.

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]]> 28170 How to Successfully Self Publish Your Book with James Blatch https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-successfully-self-publish-your-book-in-2023-with-james-blatch/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-successfully-self-publish-your-book-in-2023-with-james-blatch/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:12:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28058 Learn the seven critical steps to successfully self-publishing your book, and find out how to excel at each step of the process.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-successfully-self-publish-your-book-in-2023-with-james-blatch/feed/ 2 28058 Black Friday Book Promotion Tips for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/black-friday-promo-tips-for-authors/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:43:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28023 Eight tips and three warnings to help you make the most of your Black Friday book promotion and marketing plan.

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]]> 28023 How to Protect Your Writing From Reputation Theft https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-protect-your-writing-from-reputation-theft/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-protect-your-writing-from-reputation-theft/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:37:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=28009 Learn how to protect your writing from copyright infringement and which legal tools help you deal with AI-generated fraudulent versions of your books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-protect-your-writing-from-reputation-theft/feed/ 1 28009 Book Marketing 101: Price   https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-101-price/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:19:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27993 Learn how book pricing impacts sales and discover 14 strategies for finding the optimum price for your new or backlist books.

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]]> 27993 How Larry Correia Became a Mega-Bestseller by Writing for Overlooked Readers https://www.authormedia.com/how-larry-correia-became-a-mega-bestseller-by-writing-for-overlooked-readers/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-larry-correia-became-a-mega-bestseller-by-writing-for-overlooked-readers/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27976 Find out how to be an authentic author, sell more books, and expand your writing career by finding and writing for a specific group of readers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-larry-correia-became-a-mega-bestseller-by-writing-for-overlooked-readers/feed/ 3 27976 How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-books-directly-to-readers-with-joanna-penn/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-books-directly-to-readers-with-joanna-penn/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27961 With the explosion of AI and a slew of paperbacks and ebooks for sale online, how can you make your book stand out and earn more per sale? Joanna Penn tells us how.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-books-directly-to-readers-with-joanna-penn/feed/ 2 27961 How to Win Friends and Pitch Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-win-friends-and-pitch-your-book/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27950 Discover 6 steps to crafting a short pitch for your book and yourself before you attend your next conference or cocktail party.

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]]> 27950 The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing  https://www.authormedia.com/the-most-important-lessons-from-10-years-of-novel-marketing/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-most-important-lessons-from-10-years-of-novel-marketing/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:04:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27937 Discover our list of the most important episodes we've recorded in the past ten years of podcasting about book marketing.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-most-important-lessons-from-10-years-of-novel-marketing/feed/ 2 27937 How Karyne Norton Successfully Kickstarted Her Book in 1 Hour https://www.authormedia.com/how-karyne-norton-successfully-kickstarted-her-book-in-1-hour/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-karyne-norton-successfully-kickstarted-her-book-in-1-hour/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:01:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27915 Find out how running a Kickstarter campaign for your book can solve one of the biggest challenge indie authors face.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-karyne-norton-successfully-kickstarted-her-book-in-1-hour/feed/ 1 27915 Announcing the 2024 Novel Marketing Conference  https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2024-novel-marketing-conference/ https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2024-novel-marketing-conference/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:35:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27905 Find out how the 2024 Novel Marketing Conference will help you apply your book-marketing knowledge and facilitate in-person connections.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2024-novel-marketing-conference/feed/ 5 27905 Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-the-best-writers-conference/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-the-best-writers-conference/#comments Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:28:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27876 Learn what types of events are available and discover how to pick the best writers conference for your stage in the publishing journey.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-the-best-writers-conference/feed/ 4 27876 Book Marketing 101: Product https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-101-product/ https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-101-product/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:15:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27867 If your book isn't a good product, marketing gets harder. Find out whose opinion counts and learn to create a good book readers want to buy and read.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-101-product/feed/ 1 27867 How to Run an Independent Publishing Company https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-run-an-independent-publishing-company/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:32:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27855 Learn how running your own independent publishing company compares with publishing with a small house and how you can start your own company.

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]]> 27855 How to Get Book Clubs to Pick YOUR Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-book-clubs-to-pick-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-book-clubs-to-pick-your-book/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:11:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27834 Authors dream of having a book club pick their book to read and discuss. Find out how to make your book book-club-friendly.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-book-clubs-to-pick-your-book/feed/ 6 27834 From Book Blurb to Bestseller: How to Craft Compelling Amazon Pages With Dave Chesson https://www.authormedia.com/from-book-blurb-to-bestseller-how-to-craft-compelling-amazon-descriptions-with-dave-chesson/ https://www.authormedia.com/from-book-blurb-to-bestseller-how-to-craft-compelling-amazon-descriptions-with-dave-chesson/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:36:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27813 Learn how a free tool can help improve your book description, increase your sales, and improve the effectiveness of your Amazon sales page.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/from-book-blurb-to-bestseller-how-to-craft-compelling-amazon-descriptions-with-dave-chesson/feed/ 1 27813 How the Hollywood Strikes Will Help (& Hurt!) Authors  https://www.authormedia.com/how-the-hollywood-strikes-will-help-hurt-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-the-hollywood-strikes-will-help-hurt-authors/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27804 Find out how the actors and screenwriters strikes will affect authors and provide some unprecedented opportunities.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-the-hollywood-strikes-will-help-hurt-authors/feed/ 4 27804 Substack for Authors: An Exciting Opportunity or Just Hype? https://www.authormedia.com/substack-for-authors-an-exciting-opportunity-or-just-hype/ https://www.authormedia.com/substack-for-authors-an-exciting-opportunity-or-just-hype/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:37:49 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27790 Find out the advantages and limitations of Substack for authors with various platform-building strategies.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/substack-for-authors-an-exciting-opportunity-or-just-hype/feed/ 20 27790 How to Make Money as an Author Assistant https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-make-money-as-an-author-assistant/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:41:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27782 If your publishing journey is sapping your bank account, learn how working as an author assistant will help you earn and learn simultaneously.

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]]> 27782 The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release  https://www.authormedia.com/the-tortoise-release-method-why-slow-and-steady-beats-rapid-release/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-tortoise-release-method-why-slow-and-steady-beats-rapid-release/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:39:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27768 Avoid author burn out by establishing a sustainable publishing pace for the next 20 years. Learn how and when to plan your publishing tasks.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-tortoise-release-method-why-slow-and-steady-beats-rapid-release/feed/ 5 27768 How to Extend Your Book’s Life With Effective Marketing https://www.authormedia.com/the-lifecycle-of-a-book-how-to-extend-your-books-life-with-effective-marketing/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-lifecycle-of-a-book-how-to-extend-your-books-life-with-effective-marketing/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27749 Find out how to market your book in the four stages of its lifecycle and how to extend book sales on older books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-lifecycle-of-a-book-how-to-extend-your-books-life-with-effective-marketing/feed/ 1 27749 Trim to Win: Why Saying ‘No’ is Crucial for Publishing Success: A Pruning Story https://www.authormedia.com/why-saying-no-is-crucial-for-publishing-success-a-pruning-story/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-saying-no-is-crucial-for-publishing-success-a-pruning-story/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:35:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27736 I have crepe myrtle trees in my front yard that have grown out of control. A neighbor noticed and gave me some tips on how to prune them to a manageable size. I took her advice and pruned the trees aggressively, but soon they were out of control again. Again, my neighbor came by and […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-saying-no-is-crucial-for-publishing-success-a-pruning-story/feed/ 3 27736 Good Brands Vs. Big Brands  https://www.authormedia.com/good-brands-vs-big-brands/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:57:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27724 Find out if it's better to create an author brand that is good or big. Discover the difference between the two and which should come first.

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]]> 27724 How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages https://www.authormedia.com/the-power-of-first-impressions-how-to-hook-readers-in-the-first-50-pages/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-power-of-first-impressions-how-to-hook-readers-in-the-first-50-pages/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 07:15:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27709 Learn how to optimize that tiny window to grab your reader within the first 50 pages and convince them to finish your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-power-of-first-impressions-how-to-hook-readers-in-the-first-50-pages/feed/ 4 27709 The Amazing Power of Reader Surveys  https://www.authormedia.com/the-amazing-power-of-reader-surveys/ Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27694 Find out why and how creating a reader survey can improve and transform your writing and relationship with readers.

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]]> 27694 How to Get Good Website Stats https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-good-website-stats/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-good-website-stats/#comments Wed, 17 May 2023 07:48:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27664 Two important tools will help you see your website's stats clearly. Find out which tools you need and what they tell you.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-good-website-stats/feed/ 5 27664 How to Turn a Podcast Episode into a Blog Post https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-turn-a-podcast-episode-into-a-blog-post-with-shauna-letellier/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-turn-a-podcast-episode-into-a-blog-post-with-shauna-letellier/#comments Wed, 10 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27633 Learn how turning your podcast content into a blog post can benefit you, your readers, and your website, and discover tools to help you get it done.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-turn-a-podcast-episode-into-a-blog-post-with-shauna-letellier/feed/ 3 27633 How to Thrive as an Author in Your Twilight Years https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-thrive-as-an-author-in-your-twilight-years/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-thrive-as-an-author-in-your-twilight-years/#comments Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27615 Learn how to clarify your writing goals, avoid damaging shortcuts, and write a book in retirement. You're never too old to start writing.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-thrive-as-an-author-in-your-twilight-years/feed/ 9 27615 How to Find Your Timothy   https://www.authormedia.com/timothy/ https://www.authormedia.com/timothy/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27602 One person's opinion about your book is more important than anyone else's. Discover who it is and how to find them before you publish.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/timothy/feed/ 2 27602 How to Create an Email Drip Marketing Campaign https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-take-advantage-of-email-drip-marketing-as-an-author/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27586 Find out what to write in your first emails to new subscribers so they're thrilled to read your emails and reluctant to unsubscribe.

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]]> 27586 How to Convince Readers to Read *Your* Book Next https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-convince-readers-to-read-your-book-next-2/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-convince-readers-to-read-your-book-next-2/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27571 Learn five steps to creating a compelling pitch that will pique the interest of publishers, agents, editors and readers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-convince-readers-to-read-your-book-next-2/feed/ 8 27571 How to Nail a Hostile Media Interview   https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-nail-a-hostile-media-interview/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-nail-a-hostile-media-interview/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27558 Don't shy away from a potentially hostile interview. Instead, follow these tips to give the journalist what you want them to publish.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-nail-a-hostile-media-interview/feed/ 2 27558 The Psychological Reasons Readers Read Books https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-always-write-better-than-chat-gpt/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-always-write-better-than-chat-gpt/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27532 You have a major advantage over AI writing tools like GPT-4 and ChatGPT. Learn how to discover and leveraging your edge in your genre.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-always-write-better-than-chat-gpt/feed/ 10 27532 How to Prepare for Your First Webinar   https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-prepare-for-hosting-your-first-author-webinar/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-prepare-for-hosting-your-first-author-webinar/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27514 Grow your email list, get to know your audience, and boost your income potential by learning how to host an author webinar.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-prepare-for-hosting-your-first-author-webinar/feed/ 1 27514 The 2023 Book Launch Blueprint https://www.authormedia.com/the-2023-book-launch-blueprint/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-2023-book-launch-blueprint/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27499 Registration for our annual course is now open. Find out what you'll learn, what's been updated, and if it's the right course for you.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-2023-book-launch-blueprint/feed/ 1 27499 Why Many People Are Afraid to Buy Books (Marketing Psychology) https://www.authormedia.com/why-most-people-are-afraid-to-buy-books/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-most-people-are-afraid-to-buy-books/#comments Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27482 Find out how a powerful marketing tool of loss aversion can be an ally for authors and not an enemy of sales.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-most-people-are-afraid-to-buy-books/feed/ 1 27482 How to Successfully Market a Children’s Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-successfully-market-a-childrens-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-successfully-market-a-childrens-book/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:05:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27470 Learn the innovative and old-fashioned ways successful authors market a children's book to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-successfully-market-a-childrens-book/feed/ 3 27470 How a War Between China and Taiwan Would Change Reading, Writing, and Publishing   https://www.authormedia.com/how-a-war-between-china-and-taiwan-would-change-reading-writing-and-publishing/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-a-war-between-china-and-taiwan-would-change-reading-writing-and-publishing/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27452 Learn how geopolitics affect supply chain issues for authors and how to continue writing amid political or economic disruptions.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-a-war-between-china-and-taiwan-would-change-reading-writing-and-publishing/feed/ 4 27452 AI Book Covers & ChatGPT https://www.authormedia.com/ai-book-covers/ https://www.authormedia.com/ai-book-covers/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27427 Find out how authors use ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI tools to create book covers, characters, and plot ideas for their books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/ai-book-covers/feed/ 1 27427 How to Look and Sound Professional on Zoom, Webinars, and Podcasts https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-look-and-sound-professional-on-webinars-podcasts-and-video-calls/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-look-and-sound-professional-on-webinars-podcasts-and-video-calls/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27401 Give yourself an edge over most authors by following these tips to look and sound professional on webinars, Zoom calls, and podcasts.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-look-and-sound-professional-on-webinars-podcasts-and-video-calls/feed/ 6 27401 How to Get More Book Reviews With Derek Doepker https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-book-reviews-derek/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-book-reviews-derek/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27382 Bestselling author and marketing strategist Derek Doepker shares tips to help you get more book reviews before, during, or after your launch.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-book-reviews-derek/feed/ 2 27382 Brandon Sanderson’s Crop Rotation Method for Restful Rapid Writing https://www.authormedia.com/the-brandon-sanderson-crop-rotation-method-for-restful-rapid-writing/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-brandon-sanderson-crop-rotation-method-for-restful-rapid-writing/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27359 If writing seems harder than it used to or you feel burnt out, consider this four-step method of rotation to revive your writing career.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-brandon-sanderson-crop-rotation-method-for-restful-rapid-writing/feed/ 3 27359 How to Build Hype for a Debut Novel https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-hype-for-a-debut-novel/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-hype-for-a-debut-novel/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27345 Learn which book launching techniques a debut YA author used to successfully crowdfund and launch her first novel.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-hype-for-a-debut-novel/feed/ 2 27345 Whisper and the World Whispers Back https://www.authormedia.com/whisper-and-the-world-whispers-back/ https://www.authormedia.com/whisper-and-the-world-whispers-back/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27328 When readers can't hear about your book, they can't read it, even if it's really good. Learn three reasons your book promotion may fall flat.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/whisper-and-the-world-whispers-back/feed/ 1 27328 Trolls, Haters, and Critics Oh My – How to Handle Negative Feedback as an Author https://www.authormedia.com/trolls-haters/ https://www.authormedia.com/trolls-haters/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:28:00 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=312 The cold reality of being a writer is that some people will hate you and your writing. What do you do about those people?

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/trolls-haters/feed/ 8 312 20 Ways to Promote Your Book During the Holiday Season   https://www.authormedia.com/20-ways-to-promote-your-book-during-the-holiday-season/ https://www.authormedia.com/20-ways-to-promote-your-book-during-the-holiday-season/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27303 If you want to maximize your holiday book promotion, implement some or all of these 20 strategies to boost your book sales this Christmas.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/20-ways-to-promote-your-book-during-the-holiday-season/feed/ 1 27303 How to Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-grow-your-platform-without-social-media-with-sandy-cooper/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-grow-your-platform-without-social-media-with-sandy-cooper/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27256 Can you leave social media and still grow a platform from which to launch your books? Sandy Cooper has the answer in this interview.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-grow-your-platform-without-social-media-with-sandy-cooper/feed/ 7 27256 How to Save Money as an Author https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-save-money-as-an-author/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-save-money-as-an-author/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:30:08 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27286 There’s an old saying that the way to make a small fortune in publishing is to start with a large fortune. While the early days of publishing favored independently wealthy authors, things have changed. Publishing may be cheaper than it once was, but it’s not free. Anyone who says otherwise is probably trying to scam […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-save-money-as-an-author/feed/ 2 27286 How to Hire a Good Editor https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-hire-a-good-editor/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-hire-a-good-editor/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27240 Every successful author needs a professional editor. Learn three simple steps for finding a good editor who will improve your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-hire-a-good-editor/feed/ 3 27240 How BookFunnel Can Help you Grow Your Email List https://www.authormedia.com/how-bookfunnel-can-help-you-grow-your-email-list/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-bookfunnel-can-help-you-grow-your-email-list/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27229 BookFunnel offers amazing and useful tools for authors looking to give their readers the fastest, easiest and most enjoyable e-reading experience.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-bookfunnel-can-help-you-grow-your-email-list/feed/ 3 27229 Obscure No More Course Overview https://www.authormedia.com/obscure-no-more-course-overview/ https://www.authormedia.com/obscure-no-more-course-overview/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27209 Obscure No More is your one-stop shop for learning to build a platform and market your book. Find out how to access these 12 critical lessons.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/obscure-no-more-course-overview/feed/ 2 27209 Do novelists need a college writing degree? https://www.authormedia.com/do-novelists-need-a-college-writing-degree/ https://www.authormedia.com/do-novelists-need-a-college-writing-degree/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27177 Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/do-novelists-need-a-college-writing-degree/feed/ 2 27177 How to Use QR Codes to Boost Book Sales & Grow Your Email List https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-qr-codes-to-boost-book-sales-grow-your-email-list/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-qr-codes-to-boost-book-sales-grow-your-email-list/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27165 Learn six ways authors can use book QR codes to connect with readers and promote their books online and offline.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-qr-codes-to-boost-book-sales-grow-your-email-list/feed/ 9 27165 How to Find a Good Literary Agent – with Mary DeMuth https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-a-good-literary-agent/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-a-good-literary-agent/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:25:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27112 To be published by a traditional publisher, you must find a good literary agent. Mary DeMuth shares tips on finding and retaining an agent.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-a-good-literary-agent/feed/ 2 27112 How to Supercharge Ebook Sales https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-supercharge-ebook-sales/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-supercharge-ebook-sales/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27123 If your ebook sales are lagging, these 7 strategies will teach you how to market your ebook effectively with tactics specific to ebooks.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-supercharge-ebook-sales/feed/ 2 27123 How to Turn a Podcast into a Bestselling Novel – with Scott Sigler https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-turn-a-podcast-into-a-bestselling-novel-with-scott-sigler/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:41:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27101 Learn how podcasting a novel launched Scott Sigler's books to the NYT bestseller list, and how he's sustained his podcast for over a decade.

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]]> 27101 Marketing Lessons from Bestselling Author James Patterson https://www.authormedia.com/marketing-lessons-from-bestselling-author-james-patterson/ https://www.authormedia.com/marketing-lessons-from-bestselling-author-james-patterson/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27072 Learn how James Patterson got his start as a writer, how he maintains success, and how you can implement his methods in your writing.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/marketing-lessons-from-bestselling-author-james-patterson/feed/ 5 27072 How to Work with an AI Writing Assistant https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-overcome-writers-block-with-sudowrite/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27044 Learn how this AI tool can help you overcome writer's block by generating ideas and suggestions to spur your imagination and get you unstuck.

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]]> 27044 Affiliate Marketing for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/affiliate-marketing-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/affiliate-marketing-for-authors/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=27010 Find out how authors who take advantage of affiliate marketing opportunities can earn income even before their books are published.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/affiliate-marketing-for-authors/feed/ 1 27010 How to Become an Amazon Affiliate https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-an-amazon-affiliate/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-an-amazon-affiliate/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:48:35 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26999 A step-by-step guide for setting up your Amazon Associate account so you can earn money through affiliate links on your author website.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-an-amazon-affiliate/feed/ 1 26999 How to Market Your Book in a Recession (Preview) https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-market-your-book-in-a-recession-preview/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26964 Find out what you're missing in our patrons-only episodes and learn how to get access to tools, agents, and significant discounts.

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]]> 26964 AI Tools for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/ai-tools-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/ai-tools-for-authors/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26931 When you use artificial intelligence tools for writing, you can improve your craft and create books faster. Find out which AI tools will benefit you most.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/ai-tools-for-authors/feed/ 10 26931 How to Find the Perfect Narrator for Your Audiobook – with James L. Rubart https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-narrator-for-your-audiobook-with-james-l-rubart/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26911 Learn how to find and work with a narrator to produce your audiobook.

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]]> 26911 How to Become a Big Name Author (Marketing Psychology: Authority) https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-a-big-name-author-marketing-psychology-authority/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-a-big-name-author-marketing-psychology-authority/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26887 Learn three ways authors can leverage marketing psychology to develop credibility with their readers and become big-name authors.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-a-big-name-author-marketing-psychology-authority/feed/ 4 26887 How to Crowdfund Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-crowdfund-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-crowdfund-your-book/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26828 Learn how to solve your cash flow problem with these tips for crowdfunding your book before it's published.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-crowdfund-your-book/feed/ 1 26828 How to Diversify Your Income as an Author https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-diversify-your-income-as-an-author/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-diversify-your-income-as-an-author/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26827 Few authors make a living on book sales alone. Learn how Joanna Penn generates income from over 120 writing-related sources.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-diversify-your-income-as-an-author/feed/ 3 26827 How to Get Better at Public Speaking with Jane Jenkins Herlong https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-better-at-public-speaking-with-jane-jenkins-herlong/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-better-at-public-speaking-with-jane-jenkins-herlong/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:08:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26815 Tips and advice for securing your first speaking engagement, nailing your presentation, selling books, and getting invited back.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-better-at-public-speaking-with-jane-jenkins-herlong/feed/ 2 26815 Hybrid Publishing https://www.authormedia.com/hybrid-publishing/ https://www.authormedia.com/hybrid-publishing/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26799 Is working with a hybrid publisher the right decision for you? Learn the pros and cons of hybrid publishing and how to explore your options.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/hybrid-publishing/feed/ 3 26799 How to Promote Your Book Using AuthorsXP.com with Amy Vansant https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-promote-your-book-using-authorsxp-com-with-amy-vansant/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-promote-your-book-using-authorsxp-com-with-amy-vansant/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26776 I love introducing authors to tools that can make their writing lives easier. Some tools help you write better, publish more easily, grow your email list, and increase your readership. Different tools work for different authors, so I’m not dogmatic about which tools you should use. However, I do know of many scams. You’ll never […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-promote-your-book-using-authorsxp-com-with-amy-vansant/feed/ 1 26776 Write Bestselling Pitches by Avoiding These 10 Copywriting Mistakes https://www.authormedia.com/write-bestselling-pitches-by-avoiding-these-10-copywriting-mistakes/ https://www.authormedia.com/write-bestselling-pitches-by-avoiding-these-10-copywriting-mistakes/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:17:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26747 If you want to write bestselling pitches for your book, be sure to avoid these 10 copywriting mistakes!

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/write-bestselling-pitches-by-avoiding-these-10-copywriting-mistakes/feed/ 1 26747 How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-record-your-own-audiobook-using-hindenburg-narrator/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-record-your-own-audiobook-using-hindenburg-narrator/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:52:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26740 According to The NPD Group, ebook sales for traditionally published books went down in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, the most recent data for audiobooks states that sales are up by 12%.   Do I need an audio version of my book? The data is clear. You need to have an audio version of your […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-record-your-own-audiobook-using-hindenburg-narrator/feed/ 3 26740 7 Business Mistakes That Ruin Author Careers https://www.authormedia.com/7-business-mistakes-that-ruin-author-careers/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:46:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26725 Having an author business plan can save you time and money. Learn the most common business mistakes authors make and how you can avoid them.

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]]> 26725 How to Conduct Your Own Media Tour (without hiring a PR Firm) With Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-conduct-your-own-media-tour-without-hiring-a-pr-firm-with-dr-saundra-dalton-smith/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:39:58 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26718 Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith shares pro tips for getting booked on podcasts, radio, and TV by scheduling your own author media tour.

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]]> 26718 How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque https://www.authormedia.com/delicious-reader-magnets/ https://www.authormedia.com/delicious-reader-magnets/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:44:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26705 Learn how to create a reader magnet (or lead magnet), what to do with it, and how to deliver it to grow your email list.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/delicious-reader-magnets/feed/ 1 26705 How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-scrivener/ Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26696 Scrivener is a popular writing software for authors. Learn about some of its best features in our interview with David Lee Martin.

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]]> 26696 Why do good books fail to sell while poorly written books fly off the shelves? https://www.authormedia.com/why-do-good-books-fail-to-sell-while-poorly-written-books-fly-off-the-shelves/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-do-good-books-fail-to-sell-while-poorly-written-books-fly-off-the-shelves/#comments Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26681 Learn the 3 reasons some average books are perennial bestsellers while other well-written books aren’t.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-do-good-books-fail-to-sell-while-poorly-written-books-fly-off-the-shelves/feed/ 8 26681 Innovative Indie Marketing with S.D. Smith https://www.authormedia.com/innovative-indie-marketing-with-s-d-smith/ https://www.authormedia.com/innovative-indie-marketing-with-s-d-smith/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:29:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26674 Independent authors need marketing tools and skills to be successful. Learn how one indie author reduced his reliance on gatekeepers and sold books directly to his readers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/innovative-indie-marketing-with-s-d-smith/feed/ 1 26674 10 Reasons to Delay Your Book Launch https://www.authormedia.com/10-reasons-to-delay-your-book-launch/ https://www.authormedia.com/10-reasons-to-delay-your-book-launch/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:48:04 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26625 Find out why you should delay your book launch, how long you should wait, and what to do in the meantime to improve your book's chances of success.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/10-reasons-to-delay-your-book-launch/feed/ 2 26625 How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-promote-books-goodreads/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-promote-books-goodreads/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=5669 Goodreads is one of the most effective social networks for authors. Learn how to use Goodreads to connect with readers and sell more books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-promote-books-goodreads/feed/ 25 5669 Effective Book Cover Design https://www.authormedia.com/effective-book-cover-design/ https://www.authormedia.com/effective-book-cover-design/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26587 A bad book cover can ruin all your marketing efforts. Learn what makes a good book cover in this interview with a top cover designer.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/effective-book-cover-design/feed/ 5 26587 Facebook Advertising for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/facebook-advertising-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/facebook-advertising-for-authors/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26561 Facebook can be useful for authors if you use it in the right way. Find out how you can use Facebook to help you sell more books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/facebook-advertising-for-authors/feed/ 2 26561 How to Launch Your Book on a Budget https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-your-book-on-a-budget/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-your-book-on-a-budget/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26531 Is your book launch budget filled with expenses or investments? Learn how and where to spend your time and money to get the greatest return.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-your-book-on-a-budget/feed/ 1 26531 How to Launch Your Book in 2022 https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-your-book-in-2022/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-your-book-in-2022/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26527 Your book deserves a well-planned, effective book launch. Learn how to maximize sales in those all-important first 30 days after release.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-your-book-in-2022/feed/ 2 26527 How to Build an Author Brand with David Loy https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-author-brand-with-david-loy/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-author-brand-with-david-loy/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26517 Learn how to create an author brand that communicates your message and your reputation in this interview with digital marketing expert David Loy.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-author-brand-with-david-loy/feed/ 1 26517 How to Speed Up Your Author Website https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-speed-up-your-author-website/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-speed-up-your-author-website/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26507 If your author website doesn't show in Google's search results, make sure you've removed these website speed bumps.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-speed-up-your-author-website/feed/ 6 26507 Everything Authors Need to Know About Writing in Atticus https://www.authormedia.com/everything-authors-need-to-know-about-writing-in-atticus/ https://www.authormedia.com/everything-authors-need-to-know-about-writing-in-atticus/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26502 Authors typically use different software tools for everything from plotting to typesetting. But now authors can use one efficient multitool from start to finish.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/everything-authors-need-to-know-about-writing-in-atticus/feed/ 7 26502 How to Write More Productively https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-more-productively/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-more-productively/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26494 If you need a plan and process for writing books, learn the secret to writing multiple books every year in this interview with author Angela Hunt.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-more-productively/feed/ 6 26494 How to Write Short Stories with James Scott Bell https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-short-stories/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-short-stories/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:53:00 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=898 Learn to write short stories that readers crave. One of the best authors in the world, bestselling author James Scott Bell, teaches us how.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-short-stories/feed/ 9 898 7 Things Santa Can Teach Authors About Book Marketing https://www.authormedia.com/7-things-santa-can-teach-us-about-book-marketing/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:12:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24866 Seven book marketing lessons from Santa for Authors

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]]> 24866 What Every Author Needs to Know About Cyber Security https://www.authormedia.com/what-every-author-needs-to-know-about-cyber-security/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:15:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26409 Every author needs cyber security. Discover which of your vectors are most vulnerable to attack and how you can protect them.

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]]> 26409 Tools To Make Publishing Easier https://www.authormedia.com/top-tools-for-authors/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:02:59 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26397 We are in the process of replacing the dirt and rocks in our backyard with grass for the children to play in. At first, things went well using the shovel but then when we got to the final rocks, the shovel just did not work well. Then we tried a rake, and boom! Suddenly we […]

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]]> 26397 How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign for Your Second Book with Jonathan Shuerger https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-run-a-kickstarter-campaign-for-a-sequel-with-jonathan-shuerger/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-run-a-kickstarter-campaign-for-a-sequel-with-jonathan-shuerger/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26378 Learn how to raise money from future readers, pay for your book before you publish it, and reward your supporters for contributing.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-run-a-kickstarter-campaign-for-a-sequel-with-jonathan-shuerger/feed/ 1 26378 How to Create an Author Press Kit with Susan Neal https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-an-author-press-kit-with-susan-neal/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-an-author-press-kit-with-susan-neal/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:14:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26369 If you want to secure media interviews about your book, learn why you need an author press kit, what you should include, and where to place it on your website.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-an-author-press-kit-with-susan-neal/feed/ 2 26369 What Every Author Needs to Know About Copyright Law with James Scott Bell https://www.authormedia.com/what-every-author-needs-to-know-about-copyright-law-with-james-scott-bell/ https://www.authormedia.com/what-every-author-needs-to-know-about-copyright-law-with-james-scott-bell/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26364 Find out who should register the copyright for a book, why it may be important, and when is the best time to do it.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/what-every-author-needs-to-know-about-copyright-law-with-james-scott-bell/feed/ 1 26364 How to Grow Your Podcast Audience – with David Hooper https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-grow-your-podcast-audience-with-david-hooper/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26354 Learn how to increase your podcast's impact by connecting with other podcasters, authors, and audiences who are interested in your book.

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]]> 26354 Is Your Author “About Me” Page Boring Your Readers To Death? https://www.authormedia.com/is-your-author-about-me-page-boring-your-readers-to-death/ https://www.authormedia.com/is-your-author-about-me-page-boring-your-readers-to-death/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=3691 Most author About Me pages are as fascinating as Mr. Rogers' sweater choices. Here's how to craft a killer About page.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/is-your-author-about-me-page-boring-your-readers-to-death/feed/ 10 3691 How to Write Faster and Better with Chris Fox https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-one-million-words-a-year-with-chris-fox/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26308 Chris Fox shares a method authors can use to increase writing output and improve craft. Implement these habits to write faster and better.

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]]> 26308 Author Media: The Behind-the-Scenes Story https://www.authormedia.com/the-story-of-author-media/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-story-of-author-media/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:32:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26286 Peek behind the scenes to find out how Author Media came to serve authors like you and how we'll serve you in the coming years.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-story-of-author-media/feed/ 2 26286 How Jack Ellem Went from Unpublished to Bestselling Indie Author https://www.authormedia.com/how-jack-ellem-went-from-unpublished-to-bestselling-indie-author/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26260 Find out how Jack Ellem became a bestselling indie author in two foreign countries while living in Australia and learn how his strategies can work for you.

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]]> 26260 How to Use Price Pulsing to Supercharge Your Backlist Sales https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-price-pulsing-to-supercharge-your-backlist-sales/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26240 Discover three ways to revive your backlist and increase sales with price pulsing.

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]]> 26240 How to Get Endorsements for Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-endorsements-for-your-book/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26206 The right endorsement for your book can make a huge impact on sales. Follow these five steps to get effective endorsements.

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]]> 26206 Yes, YOU Can Make a Living as a Writer, Here’s How https://www.authormedia.com/yes-you-can-make-a-living-as-a-writer-heres-how/ https://www.authormedia.com/yes-you-can-make-a-living-as-a-writer-heres-how/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26169 There are four different ways authors can earn a living through writing. Find out which one you can leverage to make an income.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/yes-you-can-make-a-living-as-a-writer-heres-how/feed/ 2 26169 How to Sell Your Book In Person (and make way more money per copy) https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-your-book-in-person-and-make-way-more-money-per-copy/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-your-book-in-person-and-make-way-more-money-per-copy/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26143 Author make the most profit when they sell books in person. Take these five steps to sell more books and increase your revenue.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-your-book-in-person-and-make-way-more-money-per-copy/feed/ 3 26143 Everything Authors Need to Know About K-Lytics https://www.authormedia.com/everything-authors-need-to-know-about-k-lytics/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26125 Find out how k-lytics can help you discover what readers are currently buying so you can increase your chances of success.

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]]> 26125 How to Write Book Reviews Readers Will Want to Read https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-book-reviews-readers-will-want-to-read/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26116 Five tips to help you write useful book reviews that will build credibility and connection with your readers.

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]]> 26116 An Author’s Guide to StoryOrigin https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-storyorigin/ https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-storyorigin/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:49:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26112 Learn how you can grow your author email list with the help of StoryOrigin's author community and list-building tools.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-storyorigin/feed/ 4 26112 How Author Websites Irritate Readers (and what to do about it) https://www.authormedia.com/how-author-websites-irritate-readers/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-author-websites-irritate-readers/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:14:09 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11103 Have you ever been irritated by a website? Did you know that readers may be having that exact same experience when they visit your website? Ticking off your website visitors is a bad way to get more readers. Here are seven ways author websites annoy visitors and what to do about it.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-author-websites-irritate-readers/feed/ 8 11103 How to Spend LESS Time Marketing Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/spend-less-time-marketing-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/spend-less-time-marketing-book/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:47:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25322 Learn how to get stellar book sales while spending LESS time on marketing. If book promotion stresses you out, these steps are for you.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/spend-less-time-marketing-book/feed/ 4 25322 The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing https://www.authormedia.com/the-10-commandments-of-book-marketing/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-10-commandments-of-book-marketing/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:51:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25545 If you want to succeed in publishing, heed these book marketing commandments.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-10-commandments-of-book-marketing/feed/ 5 25545 The Author’s Guide to LLCs https://www.authormedia.com/the-authors-guide-to-llcs/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-authors-guide-to-llcs/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26096 Learn when and why you should form an LLC for your author business. Discover who can help you get it done and how much it will cost.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-authors-guide-to-llcs/feed/ 3 26096 How to Find Your Readers https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-your-readers/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-your-readers/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26090 Follow these five steps to find out what your readers like and want in a book. Their preferences might surprise you and lead you to success.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-your-readers/feed/ 2 26090 Niche Marketing: A Coaching Session https://www.authormedia.com/niche-marketing-a-coaching-session/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:08:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26087 Writing to a small niche has its advantages. In this coaching session, an author asks how to market to a very small segment of readers.

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]]> 26087 How to Get a Reader’s Attention by Shocking Broca https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-a-readers-attention-by-shocking-broca/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-a-readers-attention-by-shocking-broca/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:03:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26069 Learn how natural brain function can help you get your reader's attention so you can introduce them to your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-a-readers-attention-by-shocking-broca/feed/ 6 26069 7 Kinds of Indie Authors https://www.authormedia.com/7-kinds-of-indie-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/7-kinds-of-indie-authors/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=26053 Find out which kind of indie author you are and which sales strategies and promotional tools will work best for you.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/7-kinds-of-indie-authors/feed/ 9 26053 Two Quick Announcements https://www.authormedia.com/two-quick-announcements/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25957 While you wait for the next episode, check out these two resources for authors.

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]]> 25957 How to Pitch Your Novel https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pitch-your-novel/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pitch-your-novel/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:16:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25947 Learn how and when to craft a compelling pitch that make agents, readers, and publishers curious about your novel.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pitch-your-novel/feed/ 9 25947 A New Social Network for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/a-new-social-network-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/a-new-social-network-for-authors/#comments Wed, 26 May 2021 07:08:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25902 Learn how to avoid social media distractions, connect with qualified authors, and write better books with our new social network for authors.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/a-new-social-network-for-authors/feed/ 6 25902 How Jason Porterfield Grew His Email List from 0 to 6,000 in One Year https://www.authormedia.com/how-jason-porterfield-grew-his-email-list-from-0-to-6000-in-one-year/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-jason-porterfield-grew-his-email-list-from-0-to-6000-in-one-year/#comments Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25890 Learn which Facebook ads work best for connecting with interested readers, growing your author email list, and ultimately selling books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-jason-porterfield-grew-his-email-list-from-0-to-6000-in-one-year/feed/ 2 25890 How to Overcome the Fear of Book Promotion https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-book-promotion/ Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25877 Learn how to find your readers, write the book they want, and overcome the fear of promoting your book to them.

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]]> 25877 How to Create Press Releases https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-press-releases/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-press-releases/#comments Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25852 Eight strategies to help you create a compelling news release.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-press-releases/feed/ 1 25852 How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology) https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-strangers-to-want-to-buy-your-book-using-reciprocity-marketing-psychology/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-strangers-to-want-to-buy-your-book-using-reciprocity-marketing-psychology/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25849 Learn how three principles of reciprocity will help you show kindness to your readers and sell more books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-strangers-to-want-to-buy-your-book-using-reciprocity-marketing-psychology/feed/ 1 25849 How to Connect with Teen Readers: A Coaching Session With a Pre-Published YA Novelist https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-connect-with-teen-readers-a-coaching-call-with-a-pre-published-ya-novelist/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-connect-with-teen-readers-a-coaching-call-with-a-pre-published-ya-novelist/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:01:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25841 Learn how authors writing YA books can connect with teen readers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-connect-with-teen-readers-a-coaching-call-with-a-pre-published-ya-novelist/feed/ 4 25841 How to Publish Your Book Independently https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-publish-your-book-independently/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:47:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25822 A step-by-step guide to help you publish your book independently.

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]]> 25822 10 Decisions Every Indie Author Needs to Make https://www.authormedia.com/10-decisions-you-need-to-make-after-you-decide-to-indie-publish-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/10-decisions-you-need-to-make-after-you-decide-to-indie-publish-your-book/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25815 Expert advice for the 10 critical decisions of indie publishing.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/10-decisions-you-need-to-make-after-you-decide-to-indie-publish-your-book/feed/ 1 25815 How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-5-star-reviews/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-5-star-reviews/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25796 Connect with three groups of people who will help you write a book that makes readers want to write raving reviews.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-more-5-star-reviews/feed/ 7 25796 The 2021 Book Launch Blueprint is Here! https://www.authormedia.com/the-2021-book-launch-blueprint/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25777 Develop a comprehensive strategy to maximize your book sales in the first 30 days after release with the Book Launch Blueprint Course.

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]]> 25777 How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-improve-your-author-website-with-carla-hoch/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25762 Learn how to create an author website your readers want to visit. Carla Hoch shares her success story.

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]]> 25762 A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/what-the-2021-facebook-changes-mean-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/what-the-2021-facebook-changes-mean-for-authors/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25745 Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what's coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/what-the-2021-facebook-changes-mean-for-authors/feed/ 31 25745 10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them) https://www.authormedia.com/10-branding-blunders-authors-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/ https://www.authormedia.com/10-branding-blunders-authors-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25730 Authors with weak brands get ignored by publishers and readers alike. Learn how to avoid the 10 most common author branding mistakes.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/10-branding-blunders-authors-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/feed/ 1 25730 How to Market Books to Homeschool Families with Tricia Goyer https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-market-books-to-homeschool-families-with-tricia-goyer/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-market-books-to-homeschool-families-with-tricia-goyer/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:00:05 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25719 Tricia Goyer explains how authors can connect with an enormous market of faithful readers in the homeschool community.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-market-books-to-homeschool-families-with-tricia-goyer/feed/ 6 25719 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Author Websites https://www.authormedia.com/search-engine-optimization-for-author-websites/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25710 Learn how to improve your website's SEO so readers can easily find you and buy your books.

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]]> 25710 How to Promote Literary Fiction With Jane Friedman https://www.authormedia.com/literary-fiction-marketing-guide/ https://www.authormedia.com/literary-fiction-marketing-guide/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25698 Marketing literary fiction is different than marketing genre fiction. Standard marketing practices don't always work. In this article you'll learn what does.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/literary-fiction-marketing-guide/feed/ 3 25698 Amazon Advertising https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-advertising-in-2021/ https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-advertising-in-2021/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:19:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25695 Amazon continually tests and changes their ads platform, and authors must stay up to date. Bryan Cohen reports on what's changed this year.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-advertising-in-2021/feed/ 4 25695 How to Prevent Writing Burnout https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-prevent-writing-burnout/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-prevent-writing-burnout/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2020 01:38:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25677 Follow these four crucial principles to avoid author burnout and maintain a healthy writing career.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-prevent-writing-burnout/feed/ 2 25677 How to Pick a Strong Book Title https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-a-strong-book-title/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-a-strong-book-title/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:38:18 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25673 Your book's title should accomplish four goals with only a few words. Learn how to create a memorable title that is easy to find and recommend.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-a-strong-book-title/feed/ 10 25673 Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author https://www.authormedia.com/parler-mewe-and-how-to-navigate-the-social-media-splintering-as-an-author/ https://www.authormedia.com/parler-mewe-and-how-to-navigate-the-social-media-splintering-as-an-author/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:16:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25649 Should authors establish a presence on Parler and MeWe? Learn about the new social media platforms, and find out if you can connect with your readers there.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/parler-mewe-and-how-to-navigate-the-social-media-splintering-as-an-author/feed/ 2 25649 How to Find and Work With a Virtual Assistant https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-and-work-with-a-virtual-assistant/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25642 Learn how to make more time for writing by hiring an assistant. It may cost less than you think, and it will free you up to focus on your writing.

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]]> 25642 How to Develop an Author Tagline https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-develop-an-author-tagline/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-develop-an-author-tagline/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25636 You can develop a focused author tagline and build your brand by answering these questions about yourself and your message.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-develop-an-author-tagline/feed/ 6 25636 The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process https://www.authormedia.com/the-5-baby-step-platform-building-process/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25630 New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.

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]]> 25630 How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform-qa-or-how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform-part-2/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform-qa-or-how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform-part-2/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25625 15 answers to your questions about building an author platform.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform-qa-or-how-to-build-a-rejection-proof-platform-part-2/feed/ 2 25625 How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-start-building-a-rejection-proof-platform/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-start-building-a-rejection-proof-platform/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:06:48 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25603 No matter how you publish, you'll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-start-building-a-rejection-proof-platform/feed/ 3 25603 How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-advertise-your-book-on-podcasts/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25597 Podcast advertising is one of the most effective advertising venues for authors with audiobooks. Heather Osgood offers seven steps to great podcast advertising.

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]]> 25597 Why Rapid Release is a Risky Book Launch Strategy https://www.authormedia.com/why-rapid-release-is-a-risky-book-launch-strategy/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-rapid-release-is-a-risky-book-launch-strategy/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25588 Is rapid release a shortcut to success? Or is it a trap that could destroy your author career? Learn when and why it does and doesn't work.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-rapid-release-is-a-risky-book-launch-strategy/feed/ 4 25588 How to Get Published with a Traditional Publishing House https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-published-with-a-traditional-publishing-house/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-published-with-a-traditional-publishing-house/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:04:29 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25584 Before you sign a book contract with a traditional publisher, you need to know these seven important steps.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-published-with-a-traditional-publishing-house/feed/ 4 25584 How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-an-email-onboarding-drip-campaign/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-an-email-onboarding-drip-campaign/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25573 Six steps to creating an email sequence that will help your subscribers get to know, like, and trust you.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-an-email-onboarding-drip-campaign/feed/ 6 25573 How to Market Your Audiobook https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-market-your-audiobook/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-market-your-audiobook/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:45:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25537 These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-market-your-audiobook/feed/ 2 25537 How to Make Money From Your Platform https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-platform/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:15:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25532 You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.

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]]> 25532 How to Pick the Right Email Marketing Service for You https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-the-right-email-platform/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-the-right-email-platform/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25522 Find out which email service provider is right for you and your platform.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-the-right-email-platform/feed/ 5 25522 Episode 250: The Story of Thomas Umstattd Jr. https://www.authormedia.com/thomas-umstattd-jr-story/ https://www.authormedia.com/thomas-umstattd-jr-story/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25451 Learn how the Novel Marketing evolved and how growth has been sustained for 250 episodes.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/thomas-umstattd-jr-story/feed/ 2 25451 Software Guide for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/2020-software-guide-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/2020-software-guide-for-authors/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:26:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25427 Authors and writers can work smarter, not harder, with these hardware and software tools that will increase your productivity and lead you to success.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/2020-software-guide-for-authors/feed/ 3 25427 How to Survive Cancel Culture as a Writer https://www.authormedia.com/survive-cancel-culture/ https://www.authormedia.com/survive-cancel-culture/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25402 Learn three strategies that will protect your writing career from cancel culture.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/survive-cancel-culture/feed/ 17 25402 Publishing Myths That Will Waste Your Time and Money https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-myths/ https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-myths/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:48:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25291 Don't fall for these nine publishing myths that spread like a virus. Keep your publishing career healthy and learn what to do instead of falling for viral myths.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/publishing-myths/feed/ 11 25291 Lessons from Blogging a Book https://www.authormedia.com/lessons-from-blogging-a-book/ Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:29:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25275 For years I’ve had Thomas Umstattd’s voice in my head telling me to blog my book. “Test out your ideas,” he said. “Start building your audience,” he said. “It’ll be easy,” he said. Well, maybe he didn’t say it would be easy. Blogging my book was, in fact, one of the hardest things I’ve done as […]

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]]> 25275 How to Build an Author Website in a Day https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-author-website/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-author-website/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25235 You don’t need to hire a company to build you a website, you can do it yourself and it is easier than you think. You can learn how to build your very own professional author website.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-build-an-author-website/feed/ 5 25235 8 Tools to Help Authors Get More Email Subscribers https://www.authormedia.com/tools-get-more-email-subscribers/ https://www.authormedia.com/tools-get-more-email-subscribers/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:49:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25219 Grow your author email list with these 8 powerful tools.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/tools-get-more-email-subscribers/feed/ 1 25219 How to Price Your Book Using Marketing Psychology https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-price-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-price-your-book/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:11:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25214 How you price your book will impact your sales. Every price-point has a profitable strategy. Find out which one is right for your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-price-your-book/feed/ 2 25214 Where Negative Book Reviews Come From And How to Make Them Go Away https://www.authormedia.com/negative-reviews/ https://www.authormedia.com/negative-reviews/#comments Mon, 25 May 2020 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25201 Not all bad reviews are bad for sales. Learn how to get fewer bad reviews and how to respond to the ones you have.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/negative-reviews/feed/ 2 25201 Painful Book Launch Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way https://www.authormedia.com/painful-book-launch-lessons/ Tue, 19 May 2020 21:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25190 Don't make these four painful book launch mistakes.

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]]> 25190 COVID-19 Kindle Stats: Genre Winners and Losers https://www.authormedia.com/kindle-stats-covid-19/ Mon, 11 May 2020 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25185 How has COVID-19 impacted the Kindle ebook market? Alex Newton answers based on the data.

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]]> 25185 How to Launch a Book in 2020 https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-a-book-2020/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-a-book-2020/#comments Mon, 04 May 2020 07:28:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25180 Launch your book with the help of professional coaching and a customized plan.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-launch-a-book-2020/feed/ 1 25180 How to Use Metadata to Sell More Books https://www.authormedia.com/meta-data/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:25:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25173 Joshua Tallent teaches authors how to create quality metadata to increase book sales.

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]]> 25173 Readers Are Changing What They Read (and what to do about it) https://www.authormedia.com/readers-are-changing/ https://www.authormedia.com/readers-are-changing/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25163 What will the future hold for authors and readers? If you pay attention, you can predict what readers will be looking for in the future.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/readers-are-changing/feed/ 8 25163 How to Launch a Book: A Coaching Session With Krystal Proffitt https://www.authormedia.com/book-launch-coaching-session/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:15:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25151 Learn how to create a plan and timeline to build your platform and successfully launch your book.

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]]> 25151 11 Places to Get Free and Legal Photos for Your Blog https://www.authormedia.com/11-places-to-get-a-free-and-legal-photo-for-your-blog/ https://www.authormedia.com/11-places-to-get-a-free-and-legal-photo-for-your-blog/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2020 07:18:00 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=4344 If you can't afford to buy a photo, you can't afford the fines (or time!) that comes from stealing one. Here are 11 free & legal photo sites.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/11-places-to-get-a-free-and-legal-photo-for-your-blog/feed/ 64 4344 How to Start an Author Podcast https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-start-author-podcast/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:26:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25130 Podcasting is one of the hottest marketing techniques for authors right now and for good reason. In this episode you will learn how to start your own podcast.

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]]> 25130 How to Quiet Your Inner Editor (so you can write faster) https://www.authormedia.com/quiet-your-inner-editor/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:38:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25071 James L. Rubart shares ten tips to quiet your inner editor.

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]]> 25071 How to Build Your Platform During Your Social Distancing https://www.authormedia.com/build-your-platform-social-distancing/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:09:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25102 10 ways to progress as a writer while everything else is on hold.

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]]> 25102 7 Blogs Every Author Should Follow https://www.authormedia.com/7-blogs-every-author-should-follow/ https://www.authormedia.com/7-blogs-every-author-should-follow/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:14:00 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=1085 One of the best way to improve your writing is to learn from the best. Here are seven blogs that not only are good examples of excellent blogging but will also help you hone your craft and sell your books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/7-blogs-every-author-should-follow/feed/ 12 1085 How to Get More Book Reviews with Jim Kukral https://www.authormedia.com/get-more-book-review-jim-kukral/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25059 The more reviews you have, the more books you sell. And the more books you sell, the more reviews you get.

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]]> 25059 Kickstarter Tips and Tricks With Chris Fox https://www.authormedia.com/kickstarter-tips-and-tricks/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:06:47 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25053 Learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign with Chris Fox.

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]]> 25053 What Indie Authors Need to Know About Kindle Unlimited with Lacy Williams https://www.authormedia.com/kindle-unlimited-indie-authors/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:54:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=25001 Kindle Unlimited (Affiliate Link), also called KU, is the "Netflix of ebooks." It costs readers $9.99 per month to get unlimited access to over one million ebooks. So, is it a good idea for your book to be in Kindle Unlimited?

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]]> 25001 How to Make Your Book More Popular (Marketing Psychology: Social Proof) https://www.authormedia.com/social-proof/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:06:58 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24990 The better you know what motivates readers, the better you can motivate them to read your book. This is the heart of marketing. Please use it for good.

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]]> 24990 State of the Kindle 2020 https://www.authormedia.com/2020-state-of-kindle/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:06:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24962 Learn about Kindle ebook trends in 2020 with Alex Newton of K-lytics.

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]]> 24962 How to Work With Fellow Authors To Sell More Books https://www.authormedia.com/work-with-fellow-authors/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:03:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24949 You are not in this alone! Authors who work together sell more books than lone ranger writers.

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]]> 24949 How to Rank in Amazon Search Results with Dave Chesson https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-seo/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:28:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24934 Learn Amazon SEO tips and tricks with guest Dave Chesson.

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]]> 24934 How to Use Scarcity & Ubiquity to Make Your Book Irresistible (Marketing Psychology) https://www.authormedia.com/scarcity-ubiquity/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:40:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24927 Scarcity makes your book valuable, Ubiquity makes it profitable. Learn how your book can be both for maximum results.

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]]> 24927 How Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Grew Her Email List by 23k Using a Reader Quiz https://www.authormedia.com/reader-quiz/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:09:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24903 Learn how Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith used an online quiz to add 23,000 new email addresses to her list in one year without spending money on advertising.

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]]> 24903 How to Create Urgency to Buy Your Book (Marketing Psychology) https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-urgency-to-buy-your-book/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:11:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24890 The better you know what motivates readers, the better you can motivate them to read your book. This is the heart of marketing. Please use social triggers like urgency for good.

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]]> 24890 How to Optimize Your Amazon Listing with Bryan Cohen https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-optimize-your-amazon-listing-with-bryan-cohen/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:04:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24878 A bad Amazon book page can hamper all your marketing efforts. Bryan Cohen tells authors how an optimized book page can drastically improve your sales.

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]]> 24878 Productivity Tips for Authors With Joanna Penn https://www.authormedia.com/productivity-tips-for-authors/ Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:46:00 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24876 Joanna Penn shares how to be productive in the new year.

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]]> 24876 The Enclave Files https://www.authormedia.com/enclave-files/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:18:52 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24867 Get a behind-the-scenes look at what a traditional publisher's marketing director does. Find out which strategies work and which don't.

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]]> 24867 Marketing 101: How Readers Make Buying Decisions at Physical Bookstores https://www.authormedia.com/how-readers-buy-at-physical-bookstores/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:40:27 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24853 The better you understand your reader’s customer journey, the more books you can sell.

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]]> 24853 Where to Find Mentorship for Your Publishing Career https://www.authormedia.com/find-mentorship-for-publishing-career/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:12:26 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24823 Discover 10 places where you can find a writing mentor, from inexpensive avenues to more costly one-on-one options for authors.

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]]> 24823 Literary Universe Marketing https://www.authormedia.com/literary-universe-marketing/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:49:01 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24786 Learn how connecting your books in a shared literary universe can help boost sales.

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]]> 24786 Print On Demand vs Offset Printing for Indie Books https://www.authormedia.com/pod-vs-offset/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:32:10 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24784 Find out which printing method makes the best business sense for your book's genre and your author career.

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]]> 24784 How to Combine 2 Different Websites Without Losing Search Rankings https://www.authormedia.com/combine-websites-without-losing-rankings/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:25:55 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=24775 Learn about the advantages of combining websites. Simplify your web maintenance and improve your online visibility the right way.

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]]> 24775 Why Demographics are Mostly Useless And Why You Should Use Psychographics Instead https://www.authormedia.com/why-demographics-are-useless/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-demographics-are-useless/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:07:17 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24697 In this episode we talk about why demographics are mostly useless and why you should use psychographics instead.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-demographics-are-useless/feed/ 1 24697 How to Use Marketing Data To Sell More Books https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-book-marketing-data-boost-sales/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:06:55 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24695 You've collected data from your website, social media campaigns, and previous sales, but how does that data help your future book sales?

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]]> 24695 Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn https://www.authormedia.com/public-speaking-for-the-introverted-writer-with-joanna-penn/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:17:00 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24692 Joanna Penn gives introverted writers tips and courage for overcoming fear of public speaking.

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]]> 24692 Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes https://www.authormedia.com/bookstagramming-on-instagram/ https://www.authormedia.com/bookstagramming-on-instagram/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:15:27 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24689 Bookstagraming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/bookstagramming-on-instagram/feed/ 1 24689 How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-booked-for-podcast-guest-interviews/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 07:37:40 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24684 Sell more books with these tips to becoming a sought-after podcast guest.

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]]> 24684 How to Run a Podcast Tour (With Guest Mary DeMuth) https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-run-a-podcast-tour/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:23:03 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24680 Uncover the power of a podcast tour in reaching new audiences. Learn from veteran author Mary DeMuth about effective podcast strategies.

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]]> 24680 90% of Top USA Today Bestselling Authors Have a Podcast Presence https://www.authormedia.com/90-precent-of-usa-today-bestselling-authors-have-a-podcast-presence/ Fri, 27 Sep 2019 22:34:39 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11560 Literary Agent Steve Laube recently released a blog post showing that 100% of ECPA Bestselling authors had a podcast presence as either hosts or guests. 60% were both hosts and guests! We were curious to see how many authors on the USA Today Bestseller List had a podcast presence. The authors with no podcast presence […]

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]]> 11560 Where to Spend Your Marketing Dollars https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-spend-your-marketing-dollars/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-spend-your-marketing-dollars/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:43:47 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24679 Where to Spend Your Marketing Dollars

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-spend-your-marketing-dollars/feed/ 3 24679 How to Go From 10 to 10,000 Readers in Five Years https://www.authormedia.com/10000-readers-in-five-years/ Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:36:23 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24673 How to Go From 10 to 10,000 Readers in Five Years

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]]> 24673 How to Pick a Social Network as an Author (Infographic) https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-a-social-network-as-an-author-infographic/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-a-social-network-as-an-author-infographic/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:56:31 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24671 How to Pick Which Social Network Is Best For You

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-a-social-network-as-an-author-infographic/feed/ 1 24671 Focus, Pruning and Why Novel Marketing is About to Change https://www.authormedia.com/focus-pruning/ https://www.authormedia.com/focus-pruning/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:46:01 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24667 Cutting activities from your life and business might be the most important move you'll ever make to increase your growth.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/focus-pruning/feed/ 4 24667 Book Marketing Milestones https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-milestones/ https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-milestones/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:44:23 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24666 Book Marketing Milestones

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-milestones/feed/ 1 24666 How to Create a Landing Page https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-landing-page/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-landing-page/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:43:57 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24661 Eight tips and tools for creating effective landing pages that will build your email list and your connection to your readers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-landing-page/feed/ 2 24661 Book Marketing 101: How to Price Your Ebook https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-price-an-ebook/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-price-an-ebook/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:51:07 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24658 Book Marketing 101: How to Price Your Ebook

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-price-an-ebook/feed/ 2 24658 200th Episode Celebration https://www.authormedia.com/200-episode-celebration/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:44:24 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24656 Celebration

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]]> 24656 How to Create a Design Brief for Your Book Cover https://www.authormedia.com/book-cover-design-brief-how-to/ https://www.authormedia.com/book-cover-design-brief-how-to/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:37:38 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24634 Help your cover designer create the best possible book cover by providing a design brief document. Learn what to include and avoid.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/book-cover-design-brief-how-to/feed/ 2 24634 How to Protect Yourself from Counterfeiting and Other Amazon Attacks https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-counterfeiting/ Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:48:30 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24582 Learn how to protect yourself from counterfeiting and other attacks on Amazon.

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]]> 24582 How To Sell A Ton More Books With Public Speaking https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sell-a-ton-more-books-with-public-speaking/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:16:40 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24579 Public speaking is a skill authors can learn and improve. Here are six tips for connecting with your readers by becoming a better speaker.

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]]> 24579 How to Add a Hyperlink in WordPress https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-add-a-hyperlink-to-wordpress/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-add-a-hyperlink-to-wordpress/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:00:03 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=1549 There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I'll teach you both.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-add-a-hyperlink-to-wordpress/feed/ 32 1549 Plagiarism, Copyright and Is Piracy Really a Problem for Authors? https://www.authormedia.com/is-piracy-a-problem-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/is-piracy-a-problem-for-authors/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2019 07:13:38 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=24574 Plagiarism, Copyright and Is Piracy Really a Problem for Authors? Find out what you can do if your book is pirated.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/is-piracy-a-problem-for-authors/feed/ 1 24574 How to Work With Brick and Mortar Bookstores https://www.authormedia.com/work-with-bookstores/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:44:40 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1129 How to Work With Bookstores

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]]> 11617 What to Do When Your Book is Not Selling https://www.authormedia.com/what-to-do-when-your-book-is-not-selling/ https://www.authormedia.com/what-to-do-when-your-book-is-not-selling/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:59:45 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1122 If your book isn't selling well, Thomas and Jim will help you discover the problem and then show you how to fix it.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/what-to-do-when-your-book-is-not-selling/feed/ 3 11616 How to Create Powerful Ads for Authors Who Hate Math! with Chris Fox https://www.authormedia.com/ads-for-authors-who-hate-math-with-chris-fox/ Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:21:26 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1101 Before you advertise your book online, find out which parts of your ad are most important and which ad platform will work best for your book.

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]]> 11615 Marketing 101: Ten Advertising Terms You Need to Know https://www.authormedia.com/ten-advertising-terms-to-know/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:14:22 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1099 Your advertising will be more efficient and effective when you understand these ten advertising terms for authors.

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]]> 1099 How to Track Your Book Promotion https://www.authormedia.com/track-your-book-promotion/ https://www.authormedia.com/track-your-book-promotion/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2019 07:51:11 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1095 Learn how to measure the results of your book marketing efforts with these online tools and dashboards.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/track-your-book-promotion/feed/ 2 1095 How to Navigate the Mailchimp Explosion! https://www.authormedia.com/mailchimp-explosion/ https://www.authormedia.com/mailchimp-explosion/#comments Mon, 27 May 2019 07:34:52 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1096 How to Navigate the Mailchimp Explosion!

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/mailchimp-explosion/feed/ 1 11614 How to Use Bookbub to Sell More Books with David Gaughran https://www.authormedia.com/bookbub-advertising/ https://www.authormedia.com/bookbub-advertising/#comments Mon, 20 May 2019 07:24:59 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1089 Learn how BookBub can help you as a reader and how BookBub ads can help any author sell more books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/bookbub-advertising/feed/ 1 1089 How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch for Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-craft-a-compelling-elevator-pitch-for-your-book/ Mon, 13 May 2019 07:01:13 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1085 Learn how to talk about your book in a concise, compelling way that will interest publishing professionals and make readers want to buy.

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]]> 11613 How One Author Used Her Shelved Manuscript to Get a 3 Book Deal https://www.authormedia.com/use-shelved-manuscript-to-get-book-deal/ Mon, 06 May 2019 07:54:00 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1084 How One Author Used Her Shelved Manuscript to Get a 3 Book Deal

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]]> 1084 How to Get A Publishing Board To Buy Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/get-a-publishing-board-to-buy/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:16:13 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1083 If you want to be traditionally published, you need to know these 6 decision-makers and which part of your proposal matters to each.

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]]> 1083 The 5 Best Free WordPress Plugins for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/the-5-best-free-wordpress-plugins-for-authors/ https://www.authormedia.com/the-5-best-free-wordpress-plugins-for-authors/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:11:18 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1081 Make your author website easier for readers to find and more fun to visit by using the 5 best free plugins for WordPress websites.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/the-5-best-free-wordpress-plugins-for-authors/feed/ 1 1081 How To Keep Writing When You’re Scared About What Others Will Think https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-keep-writing-when-scared/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:33:58 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1077 How To Keep Writing When You’re Scared About What Others Will Think

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]]> 1077 How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-work-with-editors/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-work-with-editors/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:46:49 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1067 Discover valuable tips on how to work with an editor and build a thriving author-editor relationship for better writing.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-work-with-editors/feed/ 1 1067 Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins https://www.authormedia.com/author-taglines-brandilyn-collins/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 07:14:21 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1074 Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins

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]]> 1074 How to Use Your Book’s Back Matter to Sell More Books https://www.authormedia.com/back-matter/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:03:25 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1072 Learn how to use your book's back matter to sell more books and grow your email list.

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]]> 1072 How to Sell More Books Using Bookmarks and Business Cards https://www.authormedia.com/bookmarks-business-cards/ https://www.authormedia.com/bookmarks-business-cards/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:00:49 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1065 Learn how to make the best use of two important printed marketing tools.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/bookmarks-business-cards/feed/ 1 1065 How to Find and Work with Beta Readers https://www.authormedia.com/work-with-beta-readers/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 07:03:07 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1063 Find out why you need beta readers and how to assemble a team to provide feedback that will improve your book.

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]]> 1063 Marketing 101: Twelve Marketing Terms Every Author Must Understand https://www.authormedia.com/marketing-terms-to-understand/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:13:14 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1055 Get familiar with 12 key marketing terms for authors to navigate promotions and analytics, and make smarter marketing decisions.

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]]> 1055 How to Get Your First Speaking Gigs https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-your-first-speaking-gigs/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-your-first-speaking-gigs/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:34:27 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1054 One of the best ways to sell books is to speak in person at live events. Here are three steps to booking your first speaking gigs.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-your-first-speaking-gigs/feed/ 1 1054 How to Grow Your Email List With Book Sweeps https://www.authormedia.com/grow-email-list-book-sweeps/ https://www.authormedia.com/grow-email-list-book-sweeps/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:09:26 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1049 Authors learn how to build an email list without breaking the bank, and how to build a relationship with their new subscribers.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/grow-email-list-book-sweeps/feed/ 3 11612 How David Rawlings Broke Into the US Market Despite Living Overseas (Case Study) https://www.authormedia.com/david-rawlings-broke-into-the-us-market/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:16:26 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1048 Australian novelist David Rawlings secured an American agent and publisher from 7,500 miles away. In this article, he shares his best tips for new authors.

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]]> 1048 How You Can Create Massive PR for Yourself, Even If You’re A Complete Novice https://www.authormedia.com/create-massive-pr-for-yourself-as-novice/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:55:11 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1045 Unlock the secrets of author PR and publicity. Learn effective strategies that even novices can implement without breaking the bank.

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]]> 1045 How to Create a Written Book Launch Plan https://www.authormedia.com/written-book-launch-plan/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 01:12:20 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1042 One critical element of a successful book launch is your written book launch plan. Find out what your plan should include and when to schedule your tasks.

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]]> 1042 Bonus Book Launch Q&A https://www.authormedia.com/173b/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 22:47:26 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1038 In this special bonus episode of Novel Marketing, we answer YOUR book launch and book marketing questions. You can watch a video version of the Q&A below. 

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]]> 1038 Marketing 101: How to Create a Value Proposition for Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/value-proposition/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:32:29 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1035 Discover 7 questions that will help you develop a value proposition for your book that will make all your marketing easier.

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]]> 11610 How To Split Test Your Book Title Ideas With Facebook Ads https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-split-test-your-book-title-ideas-with-facebook-ads/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-split-test-your-book-title-ideas-with-facebook-ads/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:34:32 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1029 Learn how to use reliable scientific data to help you choose the best title, cover, or blurb for your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-split-test-your-book-title-ideas-with-facebook-ads/feed/ 1 1029 How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-maintain-your-platform-in-between-books/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:24:37 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1027 Learn 10 steps to maintain your platform effectively between books and keep your readers engaged and informed.

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]]> 1027 Your Best Year Yet With Susan May Warren https://www.authormedia.com/your-best-year-yet/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 08:28:18 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1024 Plan your year by planning your days. Susan May Warren share her strategies with authors struggling to get it all done.

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]]> 1024 Highlights from 2018 https://www.authormedia.com/highlights-from-2018/ Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:19:13 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1023 Highlights from 2018

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]]> 11609 How James L. Rubart Went From Rejected and Unpublished to Bestselling Author https://www.authormedia.com/rejected-and-unpublished-to-bestselling-author/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:38:32 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1021 How James L. Rubart Went From Rejected and Unpublished to Bestselling Author

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]]> 1021 How to Use Facebook To Promote Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-use-facebook-to-promote-your-book/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:02:41 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1017 In this episode we are going to talk about the right way to use Facebook to sell more books! Last week we talked about why Facebook is overrated for book marketing, but we didn’t say it’s completely useless, so today we’re going to talk about the ways Facebook CAN work for you to promote your […]

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]]> 1017 Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Marketing https://www.authormedia.com/why-facebook-is-overrated-for-book-marketing/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-facebook-is-overrated-for-book-marketing/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:53:32 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1014 Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Marketing

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-facebook-is-overrated-for-book-marketing/feed/ 5 1014 How to Sound Great As a Podcast Guest https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-sound-great-as-a-podcast-guest/ Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:43:26 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=11401 Are you scheduled to come on a podcast as a guest? If you want to be invited back, or appear on any other podcast interviews for that matter, you need to have good audio. Many authors make the mistake of using their laptop’s microphone and speakers. This will undermine your quality and scare away popular podcasts […]

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]]> 11401 Ghostwriting 101 with Arlene Gale https://www.authormedia.com/ghostwriting-101-with-arlene-gale/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:22:09 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1003 How Ghostwriting Works, and How it Can Make you Money

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]]> 1003 How to Get 10,000 Readers and then Keep Them Happy https://www.authormedia.com/10000-readers/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:01:26 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=1001 Learn the keys to keeping your email subscribers happy and entertained in this interview with bestselling author Susan May Warren.

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]]> 1001 Snowflake Method With Randy Ingermanson https://www.authormedia.com/snowflake-method-with-randy-ingermanson/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:29:17 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=999 Learn how to use the Snowflake Method to write a novel as well as enhance your storytelling and improve your marketing strategies.

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]]> 999 How to Take Charge of Your Author Career https://www.authormedia.com/take-charge-of-your-author-career/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:09:56 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=997 Find out what you need to know before you pursue a publishing path and how to be a productive writer once you begin.

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]]> 997 Amazon Book Ads – Everything You Need to Know with Brian Berni https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-book-ads-everything-you-need-to-know-with-brian-berni/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:44:38 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=994 Amazon Book Ads - Everything You Need to Know - Date

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]]> 994 How to Create an Online Author Press Kit https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-an-online-author-press-kit/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:42:25 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=990 Find out why authors need a press kit and what to include in yours.

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]]> 990 Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website https://www.authormedia.com/six-things-readers-look-for-on-your-website/ https://www.authormedia.com/six-things-readers-look-for-on-your-website/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2018 07:08:20 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=986 Seven Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/six-things-readers-look-for-on-your-website/feed/ 1 986 How to Boost Book Sales With Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-boost-book-sales-with-advanced-reader-copies/ Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:42:00 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=979 In this episode we are going to talk about the best things you can do with your Advanced Reader Copies of your book …

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]]> 979 How Fiverr Freelancers Can Help You Sell More Books https://www.authormedia.com/how-fiverr-freelancers-can-help-you-sell-more-books/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:30:49 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=978 In this episode, we are going to talk about how you as an author can use Fiverr to sell more books and improve the quality of your books.

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]]> 978 How to Host a Facebook Live For Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-host-a-facebook-live-for-your-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-host-a-facebook-live-for-your-book/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:43:32 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=973 In this episode, we talk about how to host a live video on Facebook to promote your next book launch. It is easy to look and sound amazing on Facebook Live!

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-host-a-facebook-live-for-your-book/feed/ 1 973 How to Write 5000 Words an Hour with Chris Fox https://www.authormedia.com/write-5000-words-hour/ https://www.authormedia.com/write-5000-words-hour/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:47:16 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=963 Writing more books helps you make more money. But most authors write slow! Chris Fox shares 5 steps to faster and better writing.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/write-5000-words-hour/feed/ 1 11607 How to Write to Market With Chris Fox https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-to-market-with-chris-fox/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-to-market-with-chris-fox/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:00:22 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=960 In this episode, we talk about how to write to market with Chris Fox an incredibly successful indie author of both fiction and nonfiction.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-to-market-with-chris-fox/feed/ 1 960 The Launch Your Book Blueprint https://www.authormedia.com/the-launch-your-book-blueprint/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 21:02:17 +0000 https://www.authormedia.com/?p=11398 Your book is finished. Polished. Ready for the world to read. But then the questions enter your mind, yes, those questions … how do I launch my novel in the most impactful way possible?  How do I do it without feeling overwhelmed? And where do I find the time? We get it. They’re daunting questions. […]

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]]> 11398 150 – A Blueprint on How to Launch Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/a-blueprint-on-how-to-launch-your-book/ Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:00:24 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=952 In this episode, we talk about a new course we've released that will help you launch your book in a way that will rocket it to success.

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]]> 952 How To Set up Pre-Orders for Your Indie Book https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-set-up-preorders-for-your-indie-book/ Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:07:15 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=947 When should indie authors offer a preorder on Amazon, and when is it a bad idea? An indie author answers and shares how to set up a preorder.

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]]> 947 148 – How to Get Libraries to Buy Your Indie Book, with Lacy Williams https://www.authormedia.com/148/ https://www.authormedia.com/148/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:00:58 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=944 In this episode, we talk with Lacy Williams about how to get libraries to buy your indie books using services like Overdrive and Draft2Digital. 

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/148/feed/ 1 944 What We Can Learn from The Greatest Book on Marketing Ever Written https://www.authormedia.com/147/ Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:00:22 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=941 Announcements: We’re $4 away from hitting our next Patreon goal. With this level we will start providing full transcripts for each episode. We just need one person to back at the $5 level to push us over the edge. Just as a reminder, $5 Patrons receive: Patreon.com/NovelMarketing. Intro: This idea comes out of the brilliant […]

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]]> 941 How to Spot a Publishing Scam https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-spot-a-publishing-scam/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-spot-a-publishing-scam/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2018 07:06:42 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=937 In this Novel Marketing Podcast episode, we are going to talk about publishing scams and how to avoid them. Don't get bamboozled by a charlatan!

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-spot-a-publishing-scam/feed/ 1 937 How to Create a Reader (Lead) Magnet https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-a-reader-magnet/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-a-reader-magnet/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:22:36 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=929 A reader magnet is a prize your readers get in exchange for giving you their email. They can dramatically improve how fast your email list grows.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-create-a-reader-magnet/feed/ 3 929 144 – How to Build an Amazing Author Website for $459.20 https://www.authormedia.com/how-so-build-an-author-website/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-so-build-an-author-website/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2018 15:55:07 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=926 You know you need a website, but you don’t have one yet.  We received an email from Mary Hamilton, a listener of the Novel Marketing podcast, who said dealing with her website was her writing pet peeve.  “My biggest peeve is my website. I’m not techy enough to understand how to fix any issues with […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-so-build-an-author-website/feed/ 4 11606 Book Marketing 101: Author Advertising https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-101-author-advertising/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 07:48:26 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=919 Learn four advertising fundamentals that apply when buying ads on Facebook, Amazon, Goodreads, and anywhere you buy advertising.

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]]> 919 Marketing 101: How to Develop Book Marketing Assets https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-develop-book-marketing-assets/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-develop-book-marketing-assets/#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:42:23 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=918 Learn how to reduce book marketing liabilities and develop assets. The more assets you have, the easier it is to sell books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-develop-book-marketing-assets/feed/ 1 918 141 – Amazon Books and the Future of Brick and Mortar Retail https://www.authormedia.com/141/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 07:22:13 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=914 In this episode, we talk about Amazon’s brick and mortar bookstores, the future of paper books, and how they affect you as an author.

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]]> 914 139 – How to Think Like a Business, Stay Motivated, And Write With Joy w/ Chad Allen https://www.authormedia.com/stay-motivated-with-joy/ https://www.authormedia.com/stay-motivated-with-joy/#comments Wed, 30 May 2018 07:41:36 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=906 In this episode, talk about ways you can be more effective in your marketing, in your approach to the business of publishing and how to stay motivated when you feel like giving up, with special guest, Chad Allen.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/stay-motivated-with-joy/feed/ 1 11603 Why American Authors Don’t Need to Worry About GDPR https://www.authormedia.com/why-american-authors-dont-need-to-worry-about-gdpr/ Mon, 21 May 2018 22:50:14 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11378 Learn what GDPR is, why Americans don't need to worry about it, and why you may want to follow it anyway. TL;DR: The EU is not the government of the world and it can't force Americans to do anything. But you should follow some of the regulations anyway.

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]]> 11378 136 – How to Use K-lytics To Sell More Kindle eBooks https://www.authormedia.com/136/ Tue, 08 May 2018 18:14:38 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=888 The more you understand how readers find,  and how and why they buy books on Amazon, the more books you’re going to sell. And to help us dive deep into the subject is today’s guest, Alex Newton, the CEO and Founder of K-Lytics.com

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]]> 888 New Podcast: Creative Funding Show https://www.authormedia.com/new-podcast-creative-funding-show/ Tue, 08 May 2018 00:04:18 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11372 We are launching a new podcast! The Creative Funding Show is a podcast where Author Media CEO, Thomas Umstattd interview Authors, YouTubers, and Podcasters who are funding their creativity using platforms like Patreon and Kickstarter. You will also learn about making money with advertising, sponsorships, merch, and other creative ways to make a living as an artist. Facebook […]

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]]> 11372 How to Start a Local Writers Group https://www.authormedia.com/135/ Tue, 01 May 2018 02:32:15 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=883 Joining a writers group will take your writing to a new level faster. Learn how to start one in your area.

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]]> 883 How to Relaunch a Book With Chris Fox https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-relaunch-a-book-with-chris-fox/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-relaunch-a-book-with-chris-fox/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:22:17 +0000 https://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=876 How to use the relaunch strategy to revive sales on your old novels.

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]]> 11600 How to Increase Your Email Delivery https://www.authormedia.com/131/ https://www.authormedia.com/131/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:50:06 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=831 Email is the most powerful tool for selling books. But it only works if your emails arrive in reader’s inboxes successfully.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/131/feed/ 1 831 130 – Myths Authors Believe   https://www.authormedia.com/130/ https://www.authormedia.com/130/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:20:33 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=827 In this episode, we are going to talk about a few of the myths and lies writers are prone to believe which can derail us or send us in wrong directions or keep us from going in the direction we should be headed.  

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/130/feed/ 1 827 How to Build an Email List Before Your First Book Comes Out Using Short Stories https://www.authormedia.com/grow-email-with-short-stories/ https://www.authormedia.com/grow-email-with-short-stories/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:55:37 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=825 Are you putting the cart before the horse? Learn how to build your email list before your book comes out by writing short stories.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/grow-email-with-short-stories/feed/ 1 825 How to Blog Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/you-can-blog-your-book/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 23:38:06 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11365 Learn how to blog your nonfiction book and what traps and pitfalls to avoid. Here's what you need to turn your posts into an amazing book.

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]]> 11365 128 – Taking Novel Marketing to the Next Level https://www.authormedia.com/128/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:15:07 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=810 Show Outline Introduction: We Want to Make the Podcast Even More Useful to You and More Beneficial to us Stretch Goals: What Won’t Change At this point, you’re probably asking, okay, well how do I get connected? Easy: Go to NovelMarketing.com and click “Become a Patron.” Sponsor: Our sponsor this week is of course, the […]

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]]> 810 What’s New in MyBookTable 3.1 https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-mybooktable-3-1/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:02:13 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11369 MyBookTable, the most popular bookstore plugin on WordPress, just got better. MyBookTable 3.1 comes with several new features, including some that were previously available only in the paid Pro and Dev versions. Here’s what’s new. Added Universal Buy Button to the Free Plugin This was previously a premium feature, but you can now create buy buttons to […]

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]]> 11369 How to Connect with Anyone in the World   https://www.authormedia.com/127/ https://www.authormedia.com/127/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2018 23:54:31 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=805 In this episode, we talk about connecting with anyone in the world that you want to. In the last two episodes, we talked about why Word of Mouth is not working and How to Make Word of Mouth Work for You by connecting with Mavens, Connectors, and Salespeople. But HOW do you meet these people?

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/127/feed/ 4 11598 How to Make Word of Mouth Work for You https://www.authormedia.com/126/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:42:42 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=804 In this episode, we talk about how you can make Word of Mouth work for you. Spoiler Alert: some people are more important to spreading your idea than others. Find out who those people are and how to reach them.

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]]> 804 125 – Why Word of Mouth Isn’t Working for Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/125/ https://www.authormedia.com/125/#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:27:04 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=800 v In this episode of the Novel Marketing podcast, we’re going to talk about what has been consistently cited as the number one way to sell books … Word of Mouth.   You’ve heard that, yes? Studies have shown that Word of Mouth sells more books than any other marketing method by far … but today […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/125/feed/ 1 800 How to be a Healthy Writer with Joanna Penn https://www.authormedia.com/healthy-writer/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:19:05 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=797 Bestselling author Joanna Penn shares how you can reduce your pain, improve your health, and build a writing career for the long term.

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]]> 797 123 – What the New Facebook Changes Mean for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/2018-facebook-changes/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 20:55:22 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=794 The 2018 changes to Facebook are changing what works and what doesn't work for authors and books. Listen to this episode to learn how to make Facebook work for your writing.

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]]> 794 122 – How the 2018 Tax Changes Affect Authors https://www.authormedia.com/tax-tips-2018/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:52:16 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=781 In this episode, we talk with an author-friendly CPA about the impact of the new 2018 tax plan on authors. This is the biggest change to the tax code since the 1980s. Come April 15 you will be glad you listened to this episode!

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]]> 781 Email Marketing for Humans with Bryan Cohen https://www.authormedia.com/email-marketing-for-humans/ https://www.authormedia.com/email-marketing-for-humans/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:56:13 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=780 Email Marketing is the #1 tool for driving book sales. In this episode we talk with Bryan Cohan about how to craft the kinds of emails that readers want to see.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/email-marketing-for-humans/feed/ 2 780 What Facebook’s 2018 Change Means for Authors https://www.authormedia.com/facebooks-2018-change-means-authors/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:59:56 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11356 On January 11th, 2018 Facebook announced massive changes to what content people will see. Here is a detailed analysis of the new Facebook changes and what they mean for authors

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]]> 11356 How to Get to Know Your Readers https://www.authormedia.com/120/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:16:27 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=776 Knowing your readers allows you to connect with them through your writing and marketing. These 5 tools will help you understand your readers.

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]]> 776 Working with Beta Readers, Crowdfunding, and More with Curt Iles https://www.authormedia.com/119/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:56:38 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=775 In this episode, we’re not going to be talking theory, but real-world examples of an author using the principles we talk about on Novel Marketing.

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]]> 775 Book Marketing 101: Marketing Funnels https://www.authormedia.com/book-marketing-funnels/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 08:30:48 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=772 When you don't have good book sales, evaluate your marketing funnel. Learn how to create a process that converts.

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]]> 772 117 – How to Plan a Successful New Year with Tracy Higley https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-plan-a-successful-new-year/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 01:58:58 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=769 A strategic plan is crucial for your success as an author. Learn how to assess your resources and find motivation to achieve your writing dream.

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]]> 769 116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways https://www.authormedia.com/116/ Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:46:38 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=767 GoodReads giveaways, one of the most cost-effective book promotion tactics, are changing. Here's everything you need to know about giving away books on GoodReads.

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]]> 767 115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing https://www.authormedia.com/why-traditionally-published-authors-should-not-pay-for-marketing/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-traditionally-published-authors-should-not-pay-for-marketing/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:22:40 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=764 Publishers pressure novelists to build a platform. Many authors see spending money on book marketing as part of the job. Here's why that's a mistake.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-traditionally-published-authors-should-not-pay-for-marketing/feed/ 2 11595 Five Kinds of Author Homepages https://www.authormedia.com/114/ https://www.authormedia.com/114/#comments Wed, 06 Dec 2017 23:37:04 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=757 Different kinds of authors need different things from their home pages. Make sure you have the right kind of homepage for your author website. 

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/114/feed/ 2 757 113 – Content Marketing With Joanna Penn https://www.authormedia.com/113/ https://www.authormedia.com/113/#comments Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:51:19 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=738 New York Times Bestselling Indie Author Joanna Penn talks about how novelists can use content marketing to promote your book.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/113/feed/ 1 738 Where to Build Your Platform As an Unpublished Novelist https://www.authormedia.com/where-to-build-your-platform-as-unpublished-novelist/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:27:06 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=735 Now is the best time to start building your platform. Learn what to work on and what not to waste your time on.

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]]> 735 How to Write Bestselling Back Cover Copy https://www.authormedia.com/bestselling-back-cover-copy/ https://www.authormedia.com/bestselling-back-cover-copy/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:05:40 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=733 Your book’s front cover may get someone’s attention, but the back cover copy gets their money. That copy can make or break your marketing efforts. Learn how to write amazing copy.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/bestselling-back-cover-copy/feed/ 1 733 110 – 11 Ways Proven to Draw Readers to Your Novel’s Website https://www.authormedia.com/110/ Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:38:42 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=730 In this podcast episode, we tell you what will thrill your readers on your author website and make them want to come back.

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]]> 730 12 Chrome Extensions Every Author Needs https://www.authormedia.com/chrome-extensions/ Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:54:30 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=725 If you’re using regular Chrome you are missing out. In this episode, we talk about 12 extensions to help make you a more productive, better writer.

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]]> 725 How Free Pulsing Can Help You Sell More Books with Jamie Foley https://www.authormedia.com/free-pulsing-book-on-amazon/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:43:03 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=717 Free pulsing is a special way to make your book free for one day that can dramatically boost book sales. But only if you do it correctly.

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]]> 717 Book Cover Mistakes That Sabotage Sales https://www.authormedia.com/book-cover-mistakes/ https://www.authormedia.com/book-cover-mistakes/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:32:28 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=707 Any one of these 11 book cover mistakes could ruin all your other book marketing efforts. Learn how to avoid them.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/book-cover-mistakes/feed/ 2 707 10 Things Every Book Cover Needs https://www.authormedia.com/10-things-every-book-cover-needs/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:00:20 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=704 Your book cover is your biggest marketing asset. It can make or break your book. In this episode, we discuss the necessary elements for a successful cover.

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]]> 704 105 – How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads  https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-ads-with-lacy-williams/ https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-ads-with-lacy-williams/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:06:42 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=693 In this episode, we a talk with best-selling author Lacy William about how she uses Amazon Advertisements to sell more books.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-ads-with-lacy-williams/feed/ 2 693 104 – How to Independently Publish Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/104/ https://www.authormedia.com/104/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:37:48 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=674 Here is a step by step overview of how to take your book from idea to reality.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/104/feed/ 1 11592 10 Common Author Homepage Mistakes & How to Avoid Them https://www.authormedia.com/103/ Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:11:10 +0000 http://www.novelmarketing.com/?p=596 Author's make a lot of mistakes with their homepages. Here is how to avoid them and create a homepage that works.

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]]> 596 Why Mastermind Groups Give Bestselling Authors an Edge and How to Start One https://www.authormedia.com/mastermind-groups-give-authors-an-edge/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:13:08 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=583 The right author mastermind group will accelerate your education, craft, and career. Find out how to start and run an effective mastermind group.

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]]> 583 Episode 100 LIVE Extravaganza https://www.authormedia.com/100/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:53:19 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=579 Q Evelyn Williamson is going to kick us off with three questions. She says, “I’m working on my first novel and would like to know how much money I need once I publish … to promote my book. Also, she’ like to know what kinds of things are acceptable expenses to write off. Are books […]

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]]> 579 099 – Three Marketing Mindsets We Suggest You Adopt For the Rest of the Year https://www.authormedia.com/99/ Sat, 01 Jul 2017 07:44:01 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=575 Just a little over halfway through the year, it’s that time where many of us do an inventory check … and look at what we need to adjust for the rest of the year. We’re not going to call these second half resolutions, because these are not have tos … so you don’t get to […]

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]]> 575 7 Tips for Best Selling Author Portraits https://www.authormedia.com/7-tips-for-best-selling-author-portraits/ https://www.authormedia.com/7-tips-for-best-selling-author-portraits/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:27:49 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=571 Seven tips to help you create an author portrait that captures your authentic self and communicates your brand.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/7-tips-for-best-selling-author-portraits/feed/ 1 571 097 – Major Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Author Name https://www.authormedia.com/97/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:57:29 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=557 Learn how to choose a good author name. James L. Rubart shares the mistakes he made with his author name so you can avoid make them yourself.

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]]> 557 How to Turn Your Book Into An Audiobook https://www.authormedia.com/96/ https://www.authormedia.com/96/#comments Mon, 15 May 2017 07:02:58 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=554 Learn about tools and options for turning your book into an audiobook.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/96/feed/ 3 554 7 Reasons Why Your Book Should Also Be An Audiobook https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-should-audio-book/ https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-should-audio-book/#comments Mon, 01 May 2017 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=5635 Most books don’t end up as audiobooks and I think this is a huge marketing mistake for the following reasons.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-should-audio-book/feed/ 7 5635 How to Use the Ancient Power of Discipline to Accomplish Your Goals https://www.authormedia.com/94/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 01:35:48 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=542 Ten tips to help writers you stay disciplined throughout the year so you can meet your writing goals.

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]]> 542 093 – What Authors Can Learn from Bad Super Bowl Ads https://www.authormedia.com/93/ Sat, 04 Feb 2017 17:35:05 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=539 Intro Paragraph: Expensive, but the REACH is unparalleled. 1967 the cost was $42,000 for a 30. Today 5 million   Spending that kind of money means you have to create a great ad Talking Points: When thinking about your newsletters, blog posts, FB, Twitter, etc., you’re not spending 5 million dollars, but there is a […]

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]]> 539 The 5-Year Plan To Become A Bestselling Novelist https://www.authormedia.com/5-year-plan-become-bestselling-novelist-guaranteed/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 21:48:55 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11217 Do you have “the dream”? If you love writing fiction, you don’t need to tell me “the dream” is to get published and hit the bestseller list. I know that’s it; I get it. I’ve been there.

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]]> 11217 092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist https://www.authormedia.com/guaranteed-way-become-bestselling-novelist/ https://www.authormedia.com/guaranteed-way-become-bestselling-novelist/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2017 21:26:36 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=533 There are no shortcuts to becoming a bestselling author, but there is a road map. Discover the route to publication that will keep you on track.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/guaranteed-way-become-bestselling-novelist/feed/ 5 533 What The Election Can Teach Us About Copywriting for Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/91/ Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:01:54 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=530 So don’t worry. This post isn’t going to be about the insanity we all just went through. Yeah, I know … whew. But the campaign season that just ended can teach us a salient point about our own copywriting. What works, what doesn’t. Trump didn’t win the election, Clinton lost it. A quick review for […]

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]]> 11591 090 – Q&A Extravaganza #7 https://www.authormedia.com/90/ https://www.authormedia.com/90/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:16:43 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=528 Thomas: Every ten episodes, we answer your questions. You might be thinking, “Wait a minute, you answer questions all the time.” That’s true. Sometimes we do full episodes on deep questions. But a lot of you send smaller questions that aren’t quite big enough for a whole episode, and they’re still great questions. That’s why […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/90/feed/ 2 528 089 – How To Use the Power of Video to Engage More Readers https://www.authormedia.com/89/ Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:15:50 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=525 Intro Paragraph: In case you haven’t noticed, using videos as part of marketing is exploding. USA Today, everywhere else as well. So how do we as authors get on this train and use it to engage readers more deeply? Talking Points: 1. Why Video? 2. You Might Already Have the Skill Set 3. How to […]

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]]> 525 13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Book’s Website https://www.authormedia.com/6-things-that-will-scare-readers-away-from-your-books-website/ https://www.authormedia.com/6-things-that-will-scare-readers-away-from-your-books-website/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=5678 Few things scare readers more than bad author website design. Here are 13 proven ways to scare people away from your book website.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/6-things-that-will-scare-readers-away-from-your-books-website/feed/ 6 5678 How to Pick Your Genre https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-pick-your-genre/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 08:29:05 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=514 If you're trying to pick a genre or considering writing in several, this episode will help you determine which path is best for you.

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]]> 11590 085 – How to Sell More Books with MyBookTable 3 https://www.authormedia.com/85/ https://www.authormedia.com/85/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:58:58 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=512 What is MyBookTable? New Features in the Free version MyBookTable 3 Updated Look MyBookTable book pages have been redesigned to be prettier, more mobile-friendly, and conversion-optimized. If you prefer the classic look, don’t worry– you will still have it as an option. New, Easier Interface As MyBookTable has grown more powerful, it has also become […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/85/feed/ 3 512 MyBookTable 3 is Here https://www.authormedia.com/mybooktable-3-is-here/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:18:45 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11201 The #1 WordPress Bookstore Plugin is about to get even better with Kindle Instant Preview, International Mode and Landing Page Mode.

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]]> 11201 084 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 4 – Look in Your Reader’s Mirror https://www.authormedia.com/breakthrough-author-brand-step-4-look-in-your-readers-mirror/ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:01:11 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=509 Most authors never reach the fourth level of building a brand. Find out what makes fourth-tier branding possible for authors.

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]]> 509 How to Get an Agent With Rachelle Gardner https://www.authormedia.com/83/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:17:38 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=504 Find out what literary agents are looking for in new authors and how you can increase your chances of signing with an agent.

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]]> 504 082 – How to Get an Agent https://www.authormedia.com/82/ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:16:52 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=500 Find out how to get an agent and leverage their expertise in the publishing industry. Learn how a great agent can boost your career.

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]]> 500 7 Website Visitors Every Author Needs to Thrill https://www.authormedia.com/81/ https://www.authormedia.com/81/#comments Sun, 15 May 2016 07:59:44 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=498 Instead of discussing what you need to do for your website, we will profile the seven different kinds of readers who visit and how you can thrill them. If you can thrill them, they’ll leave your website happy and may even purchase a copy of your book. Each visitor I describe has a fictional name, but they […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/81/feed/ 2 11589 080 – Q & A Extravaganza https://www.authormedia.com/80/ https://www.authormedia.com/80/#comments Sun, 01 May 2016 07:55:24 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=496   Intro Paragraph: (Thomas) Our first question comes from Runescape Gold dot com. No, that’s not his name but he or she didn’t give one. But I love this question. Do I have the guts to quit my job? Dave Smale I know it’s never a good idea to get a friend (or a friend […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/80/feed/ 3 496 MyBookProgress 1.0 is Here! https://www.authormedia.com/mybookprogress-announcement/ Sat, 30 Apr 2016 19:11:58 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11193 I have a confession to make. Most author websites irritate me. I read a lot of books and the primary reason I visit an author’s website is to check on the progress of their current Work In Progress. Not a single author website (other than Brandon Sanderson’s) had a progress bar showing the WIP status. So I decided to […]

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]]> 11193 How to Write a Crazy Cool Author Bio https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-write-a-crazy-cool-author-bio/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 20:50:23 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=488 Ten tips to help you write a bio that your audience will enjoy and remember.

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]]> 488 078 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 4: How to Make Money With Your Knowledge & Celebrity https://www.authormedia.com/make-money-with-knowledge-celebrity/ https://www.authormedia.com/make-money-with-knowledge-celebrity/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2016 05:22:02 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=483 Explore ways for authors to monetize their expertise. Discover creative methods to boost your earnings in the writing industry.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/make-money-with-knowledge-celebrity/feed/ 1 483 How To Become a Career Writer Part 3: Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills https://www.authormedia.com/make-money-with-writing-skills/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:00:07 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=481 Discover various ways to make money by writing beyond just publishing books. Learn to monetize your writing skills effectively.

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]]> 11588 076 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 2: Make Maximum Money on Your Book https://www.authormedia.com/76/ https://www.authormedia.com/76/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:00:04 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=478 Dismantle the myth of the starving artist and discover how to maximize profit on book sales with practical strategies.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/76/feed/ 3 478 075 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 1: Think Like a Business https://www.authormedia.com/75/ https://www.authormedia.com/75/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:00:11 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=471 Maximize your efficiency and your profits by thinking of yourself as a business and delegating necessary tasks.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/75/feed/ 1 11587 When Your Writing Career is Re-Storied https://www.authormedia.com/writing-career-re-storied/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:34:47 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11164 I had big dreams a decade ago. On the cusp of moving overseas to start a church in France, I landed two publishing contracts. Part of my worry of moving over there involved the very real fear that my publishing career would tank before it even started. Thankfully, though, I received more contracts, wrote more […]

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]]> 11164 How to Double Book Profits Through Affiliate Revenue https://www.authormedia.com/73/ https://www.authormedia.com/73/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:00:29 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=463 Find out which online retailers have affiliate programs and which help you earn the best commission rate on book sales.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/73/feed/ 1 463 MyBookTable 2.2 is Here! Now with Updated B&N Affiliate Support, iTunes, AISN and more https://www.authormedia.com/mybooktable-2-2/ https://www.authormedia.com/mybooktable-2-2/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2016 22:10:10 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11151 We are excited to announce MyBookTable 2.2, which comes with the following features. Barnes & Noble CJ Affiliate Support & Migration Barnes and Noble has changed from Linkshare to Commission Junction (also known as CJ Affiliates). All the old affiliate links officially stopped working on Dec 31. Be sure your affiliate information is up to date. Learn more […]

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/mybooktable-2-2/feed/ 1 11151 Barnes & Noble Has Ended its Affiliate Program (and what to do about it) https://www.authormedia.com/barnes-and-noble-is-ending-its-affiliate-program-how-to-keep-from-losing-out/ Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:16:42 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11152 Barnes & Noble has announced that it has ended its affiliate relationship with Rakuten Linkshare and is moving to Commission Junction Affiliates by Conversant. Unlike Amazon and iTunes, Barnes & Noble outsources its affiliate program to a 3rd party. So, this means all of your B&N affiliate links will stop working if they have not done so already. […]

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]]> 11152 How To Set Realistic Writing Goals For 2016 https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-set-realistic-writing-goals/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-set-realistic-writing-goals/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2015 17:09:33 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=3371 Want to write a book in 2016? Great! But it will never happen unless you are realistic. Here's how to set realistic writing goals for 2016.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-set-realistic-writing-goals/feed/ 12 3371 How to Grow Your Email List from 0 to 10,000 https://www.authormedia.com/72/ https://www.authormedia.com/72/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:17:14 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=460 If you offer readers something they want for free, they'll be happy to sign up for your email list. Learn 9 ways to invite them to sign up.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/72/feed/ 1 460 071 – How To Find a Good Editor https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-a-good-editor/ https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-a-good-editor/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:01:01 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=456 The importance of good editing can't be overstated. Find out what kind of editor you need and where to find one.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-find-a-good-editor/feed/ 3 456 Cyber Monday Deals from Author Media https://www.authormedia.com/cyber-monday-2015/ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 17:45:46 +0000 http://www.authormedia.com/?p=11130 We are excited to announce the following Cyber Monday deals: MyBookProgress: $5 FREE We are offering the base version of MyBookProgress for free for Black Friday. More Info | Download | Buy Upgrade MyBookTable: 50% off A WordPress plugin to boost your book sales. MyBookTable allows you to have your own bookstore that links to online bookstores where […]

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]]> 11130 070 — Q&A Lightning Round https://www.authormedia.com/70/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:58:29 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=452 Denica McCall, author of Flowers in the Darkness Question: While I do write novels, I have just put out a poetry book(my first published book). The book is partly being used to raise funds for a local organization fighting human trafficking. What I’m wondering is, what kinds of places should I look to connect with […]

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]]> 452 How to Stand Out When Your Name Fits In https://www.authormedia.com/69/ https://www.authormedia.com/69/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2015 08:29:16 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=445 Tips for choosing an author name that stands out and finding a matching domain name.

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]]> https://www.authormedia.com/69/feed/ 1 445 068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money https://www.authormedia.com/68/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 19:46:56 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=438 Episode 068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money (3790) We often discuss what not to spend your money on, and we feature free marketing techniques. In this article, we’ll answer a question from Erica Borgerson, author of The Lazy Girl Guide to Healthy Eating and The Lazy Girl Guide to Fitness.  She asked:  Since you don’t recommend […]

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]]> 438 Bonus Episode: Special MyBookProgress Announcement https://www.authormedia.com/mbp-announcement/ Wed, 07 Oct 2015 21:10:17 +0000 http://novelmarketing.wpengine.com/?p=449 In this special bonus episode we talk about the launch of MyBookProgress. MyBookProgress on Kickstarter

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