Our Two Million Milestone (and How You Can Help)
Our tree planting campaign could replace over two million books! Learn about other benefits and how you can help reach our next milestone.
Book Clubs: Think They’re Just for Novelists? Not True!
Are you a nonfiction author who thinks book clubs are only for fiction writers? Yes, we all know there are book clubs for fiction. We […]
Reminder: The Em Dash, Rule of Three, and Other Style Choices Are Older than AI
Have the AI content police come for your reputation? Learn why they’re abusing power and what you can do to maintain your writing integrity and prove your work is yours.
Your 250-Copy Book Could Be More Valuable Than a Bestseller
A friend on LinkedIn inspired this post. This friend put this question in my comment section, and I knew I had to write a full […]
Stop Getting Ready and Get Writing: How Authors Build Confidence While Perfectionism Keeps Others Stuck
Wonder how authors gained the confidence to publish their books? Here are some research-backed tips.
Why LinkedIn Matters: A 2026 LinkedIn Guide for Authors
Why is LinkedIn good for authors? Because it is, hands down, the best platform today for being recognized as an expert who is also an […]
The Empathy Economy: Indie Authors’ Secret Weapon That Big Publishers Can’t Buy
Learn what the empathy economy is, see real life examples, and find out how it can apply to your author marketing efforts.
Why Every Nonfiction Book Needs a Reader’s Guide
We’ve often recommended writing a reader’s guide for the back matter of our authors’ books. Our reasoning is that many books’ topics are fairly broad […]
How to Turn Your Signature Talk or Workshop into a Book People Finish and Share
This is for public speakers or business leaders who hold regular workshops and webinars. You’re the ones who often say you can’t write a book […]
Your first‑time author roadmap in 10 simple steps: How to go from first idea to your first 100 sales.
Overwhelm is a frequent problem with professionals who want to write a book. I know that if you’re a busy professional with a book idea, […]