It’s true what they say: First impressions matter. The same can be said for novels, and as an author, getting the first chapter of your book right can make or break the reading experience. So for this article, I’ve put together some tips on how to make an impactful first … [Read more...]
Writing Tips
Need a little inspiration when it comes to the book writing process? Check out these insightful writing tips from authors and industry professionals.
How to Write Attention-Grabbing Promo Copy for Books
The publishing marketplace is flooded with tens of thousands of new titles every single day — 3 million a year — and readers are inundated with offers, messages, pictures, and pleas to buy. In this competitive market, startling copy can make someone stop and pay attention to … [Read more...]
17 Authors on YouTube with Writing & Publishing Tips
If you’re on the lookout for free resources on writing and publishing, you'll find a treasure trove of helpful advice from experienced authors on YouTube. Since there are so many fantastic “Authortube” channels to choose from, we gathered a list of some of the most … [Read more...]
25 Podcasts for Authors on Writing, Publishing, and Book Marketing
Podcasts are excellent sources of information, inspiration, and community for authors — all made accessible for free by a diverse array of experts! With so many podcasts on writing, publishing, and book marketing to choose from, we compiled a list of some of the first … [Read more...]
How to Pitch Your Book to the Media: 5 Steps to Standing Out
The idea of working to generate publicity for your book may seem a little old-fashioned, maybe even irrelevant. After all, publicity isn’t an exact science, and doesn’t come with a tracking link or the concrete numbers offered by digital advertising. But what can’t be easily … [Read more...]
140 Book Marketing Ideas to Help Authors Increase Sales
Whether you’re an author, a marketer at a publishing house, a publicist, or anyone else looking to sell books, there’s a wide array of book marketing tactics you can use to amplify a book’s exposure and reach more readers. To spark inspiration and get those creative juices … [Read more...]
How to Write a Book Description: Tips from BookBub Editors
You’ve done it — you’ve written the book, you’ve commissioned a beautiful cover, and you’re ready to start finding readers and selling copies. But wait! There’s that pesky little detail in the process of publishing your book: providing a book description. Figuring out how to … [Read more...]
Inspiring Words from Authors to Authors During Difficult Times
Authors aren’t strangers to solitude. But as the pandemic pushed us even further into isolation to protect ourselves and our communities, worry, fear, and sadness have encroached on that creative space for many. Even as things slowly start to reopen, we don’t know how … [Read more...]
How to Self-Publish a Book: Tips from Indie Authors
You’ve polished the final draft of your novel, and now you’re looking into self-publishing — you’re not alone! Over 1 million books were estimated to be self-published in 2017, and that number is only rising. With self-publishing comes a quicker turnaround to hit shelves, … [Read more...]
Writing Process Tips: How to Juggle Several Books in Progress
So, real talk. I write four books a year — more or less — plus half a dozen short stories and pitches for new projects. That’s not counting travel, events, and promoting new releases. Up until 8 years ago, I held on to a full-time, high-pressure day job, too. Sounds … [Read more...]
