Is blogging a waste of time or a mandatory step in building your author platform? Take a look around the web and you’ll find plenty of conflicting information. Some authors swear by blogging while others say it detracts from their main goal, to write books. In this post we take a look at all the pro

There is no such thing as a small audience. Anytime there are eyes on you, you have something to work with. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get amazing information from your readers to grow your audience.

If you are like most aspiring authors, you may just want to write. However (like most authors), you'll soon realize that when you decide to self-publish your work, you become the CEO of your own startup – the business of writing, producing, and publishing your own books. And to do so successfully, you need a plan. In this post, my friend and fellow author, Laini Giles, shares her self-publishing plan for success. It’s hard when you’re a writer and you have no idea what to do with your books, other than write them. The whole marketing business is a big

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Character Development is an important aspect to any story. I have gathered some information that I have found useful in character development

We polled writers on which online writing groups they couldn't live without, and they told us about dozens of Facebook groups. Here are our favorites!

The secret that authors need to know to apply to their book marketing for consistent sales. Plus you get a free worksheet to help you maximize your sales!

Character Development is an important aspect to any story. I have gathered some information that I have found useful in character development

Authors can struggle when writing dialogue. It may seem stiff, without life, too chaotic, or make some of the characters look stupid. Here are some tips!

If you’re an Amazon KDP author or any kind of Amazon seller, you may have heard of the DS Amazon Quick View Chrome Extension. When doing any kind of product research on Amazon, this free tool…

Professional book editor in the UK highlights the advantages & disadvantages of traditional & self-publishing in brand-new blog series! Continue reading for lesson 1!Lesson 1: The Pros and Cons of Traditional and Self-Publishing Hello and welcome! :D If you're here for this free blog course, it’s a fair bet that you're torn between traditional publishing and self-publishing, so this first lesson will focus on the pros and cons of both. Over the next seven lessons, you will gain an exclusive insi

How to Self-Publish: A Guide for Author-Preneurs by Kayla Fioravanti is an incredible self-help guide. This book covers everything an aspiring indie author needs to know about getting started in the self-publishing world. This handy informational guide is packed with powerful resource tools and tips. Information includes a comparison of publishing options. Readers will learn the difference between traditional and self-publishing. Detailed information is given on many of the self-publishing platforms available online such as Create Space, Kindle, Lulu, Book Baby and more. Authors will learn the importance of editing their work. Both content editing and copy editing are discussed. Also discussed in this how to guide are formatting layout and many other important topics, including website design and blogging. Other helpful tips include the importance of joining writers groups for support and gaining ideas through networking with other authors. Kayla Fioravanti has articulately crafted a top of the line how to guide designed to help any aspiring new author get started on the road to self-publishing. Truly a powerhouse of information, this how to guide is likely to be the only reference guide an aspiring author will ever need to become successful in the world of self-publishing. As an emerging new author-preneur myself, I was completely blown away by the wealth of helpful information that I discovered on every page of this book. I was thrilled that this book answered numerous questions that I had on the subject. This is a book that I will read over and over. I highly recommend How to Self-Publish to all aspiring authors.

This is part of the series of blog articles called “A Writer’s Guide…”. The purpose of this series is to give detailed information on skills and occupations that writers can use when cr…

Learn how to write an author bio that gets readers' attention. This definitive guide includes tips from professional marketers and a free template.

This page servers as an ever-expanding list of resources that could be helpful to you as a worldbuilder, writer, artist, or developer. As this blog is shifting focus towards the worldbuilding and writing side, the majority of resources are dedicated to these areas. Each resource comes with a short

If social media is making you feel frazzled and overwhelmed, this is exactly what you need. I’m going to walk you through the seven powerful steps to make your strategy work for you and your book.

You worked hard on your book, navigated the publishing maze now all that is left to do is wait while it flies out the door. Yet the days go past, the weeks, months. You begin to despair. Why isn't your book selling? This isn't how it was meant to be.

Learn all about creating cultures for worldbuilding. If you're designing a fantasy, or a sci-fi world, you're going to need to create some cultures!

A step-by-step guide to help authors discover specific and detailed keywords to make you and your book more visible online!

The strategy, mindset, and approach to help authors write books and successfully market them - without feeling overwhelmed!

Are you an author making these mistakes on Instagram? I'll show you what you might be doing wrong and how to fix it!

Your author Instagram account is a great way to connect with dedicated fans and new readers. Here are nine mistakes to avoid.

One month ago we had fewer than 200 Facebook fans. Now we have over 2000. Here are the 10 things we did to create this explosive growth.

A strategy authors can easily apply to their book marketing to lead readers to purchase their book!

An author social media bio is often the first impression visitors have. Here is the step-by-step formula to help authors create a powerful and effective social media bio!

Are you looking for some tips on marketing your book? As authors, most of us dream of selling more books and getting more exposure - but how do we do that? How do we let others

Thinking about killing off your characters at the end of your story or novel? Think again. Here's why you shouldn't end with death.

If you want to keep better track of your ideas, or get serious about regular creative brainstorming sessions, here's how to start a writer's notebook:

I’m going to be honest with you - growing an audience on Instagram can feel like pushing a boulder up a steep hill. Is it possible to actually see growth? Absolutely. But you need to have the right strategy and information to make it work.

What are the pros and cons of KDP Select? Learn whether or not you should enroll to increase your book royalties!...increase sales with freebies!

Do you want to learn how to write a book? In this ultimate guide, I give you writing a book tips and explain everything you need to know to reach the end.

I was recently interviewed on the Upgrade Your Story podcast, and the host asked if I had any reader questions that people might like answered. Several people chimed in on Facebook with questions. We didn't end up having time to bring them up in the interview (we mostly talked about marketing and self-publishing... yes, such

Sage advice for the isolated writer: Find your tribe ... so you (and they) will thrive.

If the cover intrigues potential readers, they'll read the product description and the sample pages. And that's where you'll hook them. From there, if your book lives up to the promise the cover made, your reader will make the journey from interested stranger to avid fan.

You might be making a big marketing mistake that could be costing you continued book sales. I'm going to show you an easy to apply strategy that will help you continue to see book sales (ad free!) and will keep your sales momentum going all year long.

It's my absolute pleasure to introduce to you two of my favorite ladies in the writing world. I've known Ashley R. Carlson and Marissa Fuller for over a year now, and I couldn't be happier of this amazing duo cultivating an anthology called It Begins Here. Now ladies, I hand the mic over to you...&a