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“Bestseller” gets printed on more book covers than most readers realize, and that’s because the word means something different depending on which…
Oct 16, 2026 · 6 min read
A bookmark tucked into a signed copy. A sticker on a reader's laptop. A poster drawing people to your table at a…
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
A reader picks up your book, glances at the cover, and flips it over. Or they click your Amazon listing and scroll…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Writing and publishing a first book is a big undertaking, and much of the learning happens along the way. Most first-time authors…
Oct 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Readers who hear about your book, whether from a podcast, a review, a friend, or a bookstore event, will often search for…
Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Professional reviews, whether paid editorial reviews or otherwise, carry weight. A strong line from a respected outlet can go on your cover,…
Oct 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Launch day feels like the finish line. In reality, it's the middle of the race. The authors who have a successful book…
Oct 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Someone can read your book without buying a new copy—they might discover it at the library, borrow it from a friend, buy…
Sep 11, 2026 · 9 min read
Publishing a book is only part of the process. Authors also need ways to help reviewers, librarians, booksellers, journalists, and other book…
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min read
Nonfiction books are still selling, but readers do not buy “nonfiction” as a category—they buy books that satisfy a specific interest, solve…
Sep 4, 2026 · 8 min read
Book awards can be worth it for indie authors when three things are true: the program is credible, your book is genuinely…
Sep 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Selling books direct to readers means accepting payment through a store you control and fulfilling the order yourself or through connected vendors.…
Aug 25, 2026 · 7 min read
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