Author Lucinda Berry shares how writing and producing fully-produced audiobooks has changed the way she writes through audio storytelling.

By Rachel Stone As far back as I recall, I’ve suffered from what I call the Pest Complex: a paralyzing fear of being a bother, asking for too much (or anything, ever), or taking someone else’s precious time. And friends, I have it bad. Server gets my order wrong? I say nothing. It’s good to try new […]

I’ve published a couple of posts now about the tidal wave of AI-driven marketing scams from Nigeria that has swept over the writing world in the past year or so. A hallmark of these scams has been how abruptly they appeared and how fast they have become ubiquitous. But proliferation isn’t the only way inRead More

Life coaches help clients gain insights about how we shape our own life stories, and the same tools can be used to create richer characters.

At ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors, we recommend that all authors seriously consider direct sales, author to reader, but the international market for digital and physical goods is complex. Selling books overseas from your author website is complex. To…

Learn to identify and eliminate filter words that weaken your prose and pull readers into your character's experience.

Did you know you can distribute to libraries while in KU? Let's talk about how to distribute to libraries with Draft2Digital!

To be a novelist is to live in a world of external and self-imposed deadlines, whether you’re under the gun with a seven-figure contract like Taylor Jenkins Reid or stabbing out your first attempt …

Author Laura Venita Green discusses the appeal of ordinary characters in extraordinary stories and shares four tips to pull them off.

Discover 9 reasons why successful indie authors continue to prioritize blogging, even as marketing trends come and go.

Looking for fresh ways to build excitement around your next release? Get inspired by these examples of great book launch announcements!

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A new threat actor is targeting flawed WordPress sites using a new malware spreading technique.

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Discover how to combine email promotions and digital ads to build momentum, boost book sales, and grow your readership as a self-published author.

It’s one of the most common complaints online from discontented writers: the books that sell the best aren’t even good. I’m not saying it’s true, but it’s a common refrain. Quality doesn’t matter, …

Frustrated by locked Amazon fields? Get must-know Amazon Author Central tips to regain control and optimize your author page.

Discover how one author uses Pinterest to drive traffic, grow her email list, and sell more books — without social media burnout.

Earlier this year a judge dismissed all but one of the copyright claims in a lawsuit filed by three music publishers against AI company Anthropic. However, the publishers revised and resubmitted those claims, and this time the judge reckons all the allegations are sufficiently “plausible” to proceed

Discover practical techniques to keep readers engaged throughout your entire book, including pacing and character development.

The Fediverse Book Fair will take place during November. Authors & publishers will post about their books, offer signed copies, etc

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