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.

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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.

2 days ago   •   4 min read

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.

3 days ago   •   4 min read

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.

4 days ago   •   3 min read

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

5 days ago   •   4 min read

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.

8 days ago   •   4 min read

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.

9 days ago   •   4 min read