Posted on April 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of advice to offer, spanning a variety of topics.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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The sneaky ways authors sabotage their own success: Penny Sansevieri and Amy Cornell highlight some actions and beliefs that writers should watch out for and avoid doing (Author Marketing Experts).
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StorySelling for authors: Listen to Bill Mueller's presentation from SelfPubCon on how to create deeper connections with an audience and encourage them to purchase (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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Unlocking Amazon success: Sansevieri also provides clear, actionable tips to optimize your book's visibility online (Author Marketing Experts).
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Crafting nonfiction that outlasts current events: Book coach Nicole Pope provides thoughts on how to write timely books that are also timeless (Jane Friedman).
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A hidden reason why readers read: Donald Maass distinguishes between story purpose and effect, though they can of course overlap, and focuses on one kind of story effect — making a reader feel smart (Writer Unboxed).
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