Successful Book Giveaway Tips & Strategies
Book giveaways can increase your author visibility by up to 50% when timed with releases or series launches. Giveaways often grow email lists 3–5 times faster than standard sign-up forms.
ISBNs & Copyright Protection Importance, Benefits & Effects
ISBNs are essential unique identifiers for book distribution, sales tracking, and library cataloging. Each book format (hardcover, paperback, ebook, audiobook) needs a unique ISBN.
Library of Congress ISBNs & Barcode Numbers Guide
ISBNs are 13-digit unique identifiers essential for publishing books and managing distribution in bookstores and libraries. The Library of Congress doesn’t directly issue ISBNs; in the U.S., Bowker is the official ISBN agency.
Pitch Book to Podcasts & Media Tips & Strategies
Podcast appearances can dramatically increase your book's visibility and sales by reaching targeted, engaged audiences who trust the host’s recommendations. Strategic follow-up and repurposing each appearance can turn a single interview into a full-fledged media tour.
Pitch Literary Agents & Publishers Guide & Tips
Literary agents act as gatekeepers to traditional publishing, requiring a strategic pitch that includes a compelling query letter, synopsis, and sample chapters. Rejection is part of the process—successful authors learn from feedback and persist through dozens of queries.
Plan Successful Book Launch Strategy & Tips
A successful book launch requires strategic planning at least 6 months in advance, with specific action items organized in a 90-day countdown timeline. Building a dedicated book launch team with beta readers, street team members, and industry connections significantly multiplies your marketing reach
Plotting Methods: Hero’s Journey, Three-Act Structure & More
The Hero's Journey consists of 12 transformative steps guiding the protagonist’s journey. The Three-Act Structure breaks stories into setup, confrontation, and resolution.
How to Choose the Right Publishing Path (Without Losing Your Sanity or Soul)
If traditional publishing is like applying to Harvard and self-publishing is like launching your own startup, partnership publishing is a bit more like building a boutique business—with someone who believes in your work enough to invest in it too.
Submit to Small Presses Submission Tips & Guidelines
Small presses offer a middle ground between self-publishing and major publishers, with higher acceptance rates and more personalized attention. Research each publisher to ensure they're reputable and a good fit for your manuscript’s genre and style.
Resonate Character Arcs Building Guide
Character arcs are essential for showing a character's journey and transformation. There are three main types of character arcs: positive change, negative change, and flat.
