Amazon is such a powerhouse in the publishing and retailing of books, it’s only natural to be curious about how to factor them into your success plans. Let’s take a look at some commonly asked questions. How does Amazon rank its books? Amazon currently...

Some hate it; some can't get enough of it. No matter how you feel about the new outbreak of ways for marketers to reach their consumers and for consumers to create their own content, there's no denying that social media will drastically change the way...

As an author you should be aware of your audience so you can effectively market to it. It’s important to avoid wasting marketing time and dollars on unfruitful activities. The best way to market each genre of writing is to target special groups. Non...

It’s impossible to write without being influenced in some way by your life experiences, whether intentionally or not. But, it’s up to you, the writer, to mine value from these experiences rather than to be blindly led by them. A writer who has grown...

When should you pay for a website? If you pay for a website, what’s a good rate? Should hosting include the registration fee? Paying for your own author website is optional and the cost depends on the path you select. You can use free services such...