Stop Getting Ready and Get Writing: How Authors Build Confidence While Perfectionism Keeps Others Stuck
Wonder how authors gained the confidence to publish their books? Here are some research-backed tips.
Why LinkedIn Matters: A 2026 LinkedIn Guide for Authors
Why is LinkedIn good for authors? Because it is, hands down, the best platform today for being recognized as an expert who is also an […]
The Empathy Economy: Indie Authors’ Secret Weapon That Big Publishers Can’t Buy
Learn what the empathy economy is, see real life examples, and find out how it can apply to your author marketing efforts.
Why Every Nonfiction Book Needs a Reader’s Guide
We’ve often recommended writing a reader’s guide for the back matter of our authors’ books. Our reasoning is that many books’ topics are fairly broad […]
How to Turn Your Signature Talk or Workshop into a Book People Finish and Share
This is for public speakers or business leaders who hold regular workshops and webinars. You’re the ones who often say you can’t write a book […]
Your first‑time author roadmap in 10 simple steps: How to go from first idea to your first 100 sales.
Overwhelm is a frequent problem with professionals who want to write a book. I know that if you’re a busy professional with a book idea, […]
Even a Cave Dweller Knew Nonfiction Works Best with Stories
What can modern nonfiction authors learn from paleolithic cave art creators?
Barnes & Noble’s Comeback: A Big Win for Indie Authors
Writing a book and posting it on Amazon gets you nowhere. Well, it gets you into Amazon purgatory, where the book languishes with all those […]
New Reasons for Indie Authors to Focus on Amazon and KDP
What indie authors need to know about the KDP vs. IngramSpark debate and Amazon’s “A10” update to its search algorithm
Your Book Launch from Start to Finish: How to Make it a Rip-roaring Success
We’re discussing book launches a lot at Master Book Builders this spring. (I’m officially calling all of March the start of spring.) Here are four […]