Join book marketing expert Keri-Rae Barnum of New Shelves Books as she explores one of Amazon’s greatest resources for authors – Author Central. Authors will learn how to claim their profile, use special features to optimize their Amazon book listing...

Stephen King once said, “To write is human, to edit is divine.” As an editor, I love that sentiment, but I know that many writers are not so sure what exactly an editor does. What’s the difference between a development editor and a copy editor? When...

A great review provides social proof for your book and can help turn book browsers into buyers. But authors know that building up reviews for your book can be much harder than it sounds. What can you do once you’ve exhausted your list of family and friends...

Congratulations on publishing your book! It’s something many aspire to but few accomplish. But now what? How do you connect with your potential readers? Just sit back and see what happens? Maybe, but there’s lots more you can do! Whether you’ve just...

Book promotion can feel like a sprint, but it’s really a marathon. Those who start too fast burn out too early. That first round of appearances and reviews, while critical, is just the beginning. Long-term success – real staying power – requires vigilance...

You know how to set up your Facebook profile, so now let's go more in depth into the art of using Pages and Groups. Learn the importance of each, how to use them for your author followings, and the importance of networking. Once these are established...

Being a successful author these days requires much more than writing and selling your books. There are countless creative ways that authors can leverage their books, knowledge, and time to create multiple streams of income. Join #1 best-selling author...

Now more than ever, producers, directors, and even studios are looking more closely and intentionally at self-published titles. In fact, there has been a significant change in the past couple years in terms of how many entertainment industry people...

There are many paths to success for authors beyond submitting your writing to publishers. Contests open the door to both publication and financial awards. Grants and fellowships provide financial support for your work, and residencies offer time to concentrate...

#1 best-selling author Sheri Fink shares her step-by-step process of what to do in preparation for the launch of your book, including social media strategies, word-of-mouth marketing, creating publicity, getting reviews, and more. Learn how to utilize...