The idea that "writing a book is only 20% of the battle, while marketing and reader connection make up the other 80%" is a foundational truth in modern publishing. While purists might wish that brilliant writing alone could carry a…
Bookshop.org is an online bookstore and affiliate platform designed to combat the monopoly of e-commerce giants by routing financial support directly to local, independent bookstores. Think of it as a socially conscious alternative to Amazon: when a reader buys a book on…
Marketing a book is often harder than actually writing it. Authors are essentially asked to switch from being deep, introverted creatives to savvy, extroverted growth hackers overnight. The process is riddled with common friction points. Here are the top 10…
Congratulations on publishing your hardcover! Seeing your book ready for the world is a massive milestone. First, a vital bit of industry clarity: hitting "Publish" on IngramSpark releases your book's metadata (ISBN, description, price, cover) into a global wholesale database.…
Tired of reading the exact same book club selections? It's time for a total palette cleanser? If your book club is stuck in a loop of predictable historical fiction and identical domestic thrillers, it’s time to shake things up. You…