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I heard an interesting interview on a podcast recently with a bestselling hybrid author. She was talking about how in order for a book (any book) to gain traction it needs to have multiple touch points. The key to not just building momentum, but also keeping it, is diversifying where we show up. Every platform […]

It’s Indie April (yay!) so I thought I’d share a few ways you can support indie authors this month & beyond. But first… what is an indie author? indie author (n): a writer who independently manages the entire process of bringing a book to publication | Synonyms: entrepreneur, badass, dreamer, storyteller, magic, hustle, heart Just […]

What’s the first thing people see before they find your book? Your newsletter, website, social media. You—your author brand.  The rule of 7 is a marketing principle based on the idea that someone needs to see your brand at least seven times before making a purchase decision. Seven times. That’s why first impressions are so […]

It’s been a little over a year since I decided to bet on myself, go all-in on my dreams, and publish the book of my heart. With these kinds of milestones, there’s always a lot of reflecting, lifestyle changes, and forming new (more productive) habits. So, I thought I’d share a few lessons I’ve learned […]

What is an ISBN? It’s the 13-digit number listed on a book’s copyright page and above the barcode on the back cover. All printed books have them, as do most digital versions—it’s a way to uniquely identify the work, provides a way to track sales, and it is a legal requirement. The number itself may […]

Quick note: this awesome, free post contains two affiliate links which just means I’ll receive a small commission if you purchase from that link directly—but it’s at absolutely no cost to you! There are two ways to self-publish a book: under your name (legal or pen) or under a trade name/brand name (an imprint). Either […]