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A 90-day book launch marketing timeline from pre-launch to launch day
Book Marketing, Book Publishing

Book Launch Marketing Timeline: 90 Days Before to Launch Day

Most launches fail because they start on launch day. A real book launch is a 90-day campaign, here’s the phase-by-phase timeline from 90 days out to launch week and beyond.

June 30, 2026Read More
Earning honest book reviews the legitimate way
Book Marketing, Book Publishing

How to Get Book Reviews Without Buying Them

Bought reviews break Amazon’s rules and risk your account. Here’s how to get book reviews the legitimate way, with ARC and blogger strategies, request templates, and how many you actually need.

June 30, 2026Read More
A book press release template for self-published authors
Book Marketing, Author Branding

Press Release Templates for Self-Published Authors

A great press release earns coverage you can’t buy; a bad one gets deleted in seconds. Here’s when to write one, a copy-and-paste book press release template, and where to send it.

June 30, 2026Read More
Weighing audiobook cost against return on investment for authors
Audiobook Production, Book Marketing

Is an Audiobook Worth It for First-Time Authors? Cost vs. ROI

Audiobooks are booming, but production isn’t cheap. Here’s a numbers-first look at audiobook cost vs. ROI, market demand, royalties, genre fit, and the break-even math.

June 30, 2026Read More
ACX and Findaway Voices audiobook distribution platforms compared
Audiobook Production, Book Distribution

ACX vs. Findaway Voices: Audiobook Distribution Platforms Compared

ACX maximizes Audible royalties; Findaway Voices maximizes reach. Here’s an honest ACX vs. Findaway Voices comparison across exclusivity, royalties, and distribution, so you pick right.

June 30, 2026Read More
One book repurposed across eBook, audiobook, and print formats
Book Publishing, Book Marketing

How to Repurpose Your Book: From eBook to Audiobook, Print, and Even Screenplay Adaptations

Your manuscript is worth far more than one format. Here’s how to repurpose a single book into eBooks, audiobooks, print, translations, and screen adaptations to reach new readers.

June 17, 2026Read More
A thoughtful writer sitting with a notebook, ready to tell their story
Book Writing, Book Publishing

Why Your Story Matters (Even If You Think It Doesn’t)

Almost every writer secretly fears their story isn’t special enough. Here’s why that voice is wrong, and why the world genuinely needs the book only you can write.

June 16, 2026Read More
A new author optimizing their book listing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
Book Marketing, Book Publishing

How to Make Your Book Shine on Amazon: A Simple Guide for New Authors

Publishing on Amazon is easy; getting noticed isn't. This simple guide shows new authors how to optimize keywords, categories, cover, blurb, and reviews so your book stands out.

June 15, 2026Read More
A finished paperback book resting on a desk beside an author's notes
Book Publishing, Book Writing

From Idea to Paperback: A Gentle, Step-by-Step Self-Publishing Timeline

Wondering how long it takes to self-publish a book? Here's a calm, realistic timeline from first idea to printed paperback, stage by stage, with timeframes.

June 14, 2026Read More