Ethical Book Marketing and Self-Publishing – Navigating the Controversial Waters
The rise of self-publishing has empowered countless authors to bring their stories to the world, bypassing the traditional gatekeepers of the publishing...Read More 
12 Practical Tips for Better Book Sales
The practical parts of self-publishing might not be the most exciting, but they are absolutely essential. Here’s a quick refresher on some...Read More
Best books on writing to improve your craft (for serious authors)
Recently I made a big list of 25 best books on writing for authors who want to improve their craft but in...Read More
How the 4 Ps of Marketing Can Boost Your Fiction Sales
If you’re looking for an advantage in the world of fiction book marketing, look no further than the 4Ps. The 4Ps are...Read More
5 Questions for Better Book Marketing
Sometimes, taking the time to stop and ask yourself questions is the wisest way to make smarter choices. And when it comes...Read More
4 Money Making Posts for Every Author
One of the first things you should do as an author is create your own website. Your author website will help you...Read More
4 Collaborative Book Marketing Ideas
“It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed” Napoleon Hill Book marketing success as...Read More
5 Ways to Sell Yourself (And Your Books) Without Selling Your Soul
Having an online business is an incredible opportunity. But the world of online marketing can be a bit… scammy. There are a...Read More
How to Overcome Your Book Marketing Blues
As an indie author, your approach to book marketing can make or break you in more than one way. While your book...Read More
Fatal Book Marketing Myths to Avoid at All Costs
If you’re a newcomer to the world of self-publishing, there are few things scarier than book marketing. While most authors have a...Read More
Learn the Basics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Amazon Ads
Amazon ads–when done properly–can be an amazing tool for selling more books on Amazon. Or it can be a money suck that...Read More
3 Science-Backed Ways to Write More Productively
Find out how to get more out of your writing schedule with these 3 science-backed ways to write more productively.
A simple trick to dominate Twitter
Check this out: RT @AMZ0NE A SciFi author reflects on the Myth of Equal Opportunity. http://t.co/zyqSzMRsnk pic.twitter.com/a4JhtQ9uqA #SciFi #amreading — Steve McEllistrem...Read More
100+ Places to Market Your Thriller, Crime, and Mystery Book
Action, adrenaline, suspense, and incredibly satisfying plot twists – are there even genres that could pack that much in one page? Well, of course...Read More
Book Advertising: How to Run Facebook and Google Ads That Sell Books (2026 Guide)
How to advertise your book in 2026 using Facebook Ads, Amazon Ads, and Google Ads. Budget, targeting, creative, scaling. Avoid the mistakes that burn indie authors.
Top 100+ places to market your paranormal romance book
Paranormal romance is a popular genre with an active fanbase; they are keen to support indie authors and generally less critical of...Read More
How NOT to Run a Goodreads Giveaway: Tips & Tricks for the Indie Author
Goodreads should play a part in your marketing strategy as an author. Not a big part, certainly a smaller part than Goodreads...Read More
Book Formatting Woes (How to format a book without going insane)
I’ve formatted hundreds of books. I pretty much know what I’m doing. I can make epubs and mobi files that verify everywhere....Read More
