Are preorder campaigns “worth it” for authors?
Preorder campaigns are all about offering incentives for readers to purchase books in advance. They usually come in the form of some kind of bonus
December 9, 2022 No Comments
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Ask an Expert: How to make the most of your IngramSpark listing
If you’ve published with IngramSpark, or if you’re considering it, you may be wondering how to capitalize on this publishing method to your advantage. Today
November 1, 2022 No Comments
Ask an Expert: A conversation with Wes J. Bryant on editing tips
When should an author hire an editor? How much “pre-editing” should an author do before sending their manuscript off for an edit? Can authors professionally
October 17, 2022 No Comments
Ask an Expert: A Conversation with Natalie Lakosil about being a literary agent
So many authors ask us: Are literary agents necessary, and how do they actually land a contract with a good one? Today on the blog
May 24, 2022 No Comments
Ask an Expert: A conversation with audiobook narrator and voice actor Thomas Judd
Ever wondered what it was like to be an audiobook narrator and voice actor? Today on the blog we’re sitting down with Thomas Judd, a
April 22, 2022 No Comments
Book industry reviews: What are they, and why are they useful?
Great authors are great readers, and as a reader, there are several sources you might turn to in order to discover new books: trusted newspapers
April 8, 2022 No Comments
What is an ARC and why is it important for publicity
An ARC, or advanced reader copy, is a version of a book–either in digital or print format–that is made available to select readers before the
March 14, 2022 No Comments
Ask an Expert: A conversation with Dahlia Adler on editing an anthology
Today we’re sitting down with Dahlia Adler, author of the YA novels Cool for the Summer and Home Field Advantage, a Buzzfeed books blogger, and
March 7, 2022 No Comments
How to make your Amazon page pop
It’s key to list your book on multiple platforms such as Indiebound, Bookshop, Barnes and Noble, and Apple Books, but we cannot deny the importance
February 18, 2022 No Comments
Ask an Expert: A Conversation with Jenna Noll on How Libro.fm Impacts Indie Authors and Booksellers
Today we’re sitting down with Jenna Noll, a software developer with Libro.fm, an online platform that allows you to purchase audiobooks in a way that
February 11, 2022 No Comments
