
Do I actually need social media?
This may feel obvious, but the most important thing for you to do first as an author is write a great book! Rest easy knowing

5 Books for Fans of Mickey7 in anticipation of Mickey17 movie
Mickey 17 is out in theaters starting March 7, and if you’re like me and read Mickey7 before exploring the fantastic direction of Bong Joon

Book Recommendations and Influencers to Follow for Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and Books Forward wanted to celebrate some of the badass women we work with and some of their favorite books

11 books we think NFL players are reading this off-season
It’s been enough time since the Philadelphia Eagles absolutely pummeled the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. So much time in fact that we

A Day in the Life of an assistant marketing manager
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in

Paid book review services: what are the pros and cons?
Indie authors face a lot of hurdles getting their books in front of booksellers and librarians. A positive review from a reputable industry publication can

A Day in the life of a book cover designer
Books Forward is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and one of the ways we’re celebrating is by showcasing 25 people you should know in

Books Forward Authors in the Media: March 2025
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins.

Black Bookish Creators to Follow for Black History Month and Beyond
Happy Black History Month! We hope that February has already been filled with lots of joy for our beloved Black community. We know that 2025

Romance author recs if you hate romance novels
OK, no one yell at me: I’ve been off romance novels for the past year or so. I don’t know if it’s the state of