One of the most overlooked aspects of book publicity is how your Author Brand directly impacts who reads your book—and, ultimately, the reviews you receive. By crafting a clear Author Brand Story you’re setting the right expectations for readers. When readers know why you wrote your book, what they can expect from it, and how…
The Story
Crafting a compelling narrative, engaging readers with fiction and non-fiction writing strategies and storytelling techniques.
Don’t Just Survive 1-Star Book Reviews, Use Them: A Guide for Authors
The dreaded 1-star review: does it spell disaster, or is it actually the best marketing tool you didn’t know you had? You’ve poured your heart into your book, meticulously editing, polishing every chapter, and carefully choosing a cover that speaks to your target audience. You thought you did everything right. So when that 1-star review…
Packaging for Positive Reviews: An Interview with Cozy Mystery Author Denise Jaden
The way you present your book to the world speaks volumes to readers. Your book cover is the first handshake, the visual promise of the story within, but effective book presentation goes beyond that initial impression. In the competitive world of cozy mysteries, where readers know exactly what they want, crafting the perfect package is…
Five Essential Character Development Tips: Crafting Complex Characters
Name one thing that can make or break your story? Here’s a hint, it’s in the title of this article. You guessed it! Character Development. This is huge for your storytelling process. Whether fiction or non-fiction, building well-rounded characters is especially important in creative storytelling, and it’s not the easiest thing to do. Take it…
Proven Strategies to Get Book Reviews for Your Self-Published Book
Discover effective strategies to get more reviews for your self-published book. Enhance your story, optimize your book’s presentation, build a loyal reader base, and utilize marketplaces to boost your book’s visibility and review count.
Essential Tools for a Successful Wide Publishing Strategy
Equip yourself with the best tools for wide publishing. Learn about key resources to help you manage, market, and maximize your self-published books across multiple platforms.
Non-Fiction Success: An Interview with Parenting Author Frank Dixon
There are no overnight successes in the competitive world of non-fiction books. Building credibility and reaching the right audience go hand in hand and takes time to do well. Parenting expert Frank Dixon has not only mastered this challenge but has done so with remarkable success on the Booksprout platform. As a self-published author of…
How Crafting Powerful Stories Lead to Positive Book Reviews
You can never underestimate the power of a great story. As a self-published author, you hold the pen—or better yet, the keypad—that shapes your readers’ experiences. Whether you write fiction or non-fiction books, the more powerful your story, the more impact it will have on your readers. Through your books, readers can be transported…