Writing by Hand: The Hands-Down Winner
The science that shows why writing by hand helps you read, learn, and remember better than typing.
From Book Launch to Lifelong Buzz: Marketing Moves that Matter
Need a marketing plan for your book? Here are a couple dozen specific tactics you can include in yours.
Can AI Create Your Book Trailer?
Find out what I learned in a course on creating book trailers with AI and my own experiment
Before You Write One Word: A Note from a Developmental Editor
I know you have an idea. You have a message. You might even have a lot of LinkedIn posts that reflect your message. It’s possible […]
[TfTi] Will the AI Overlords Be Reviewing Your Book?
See what an AI reviewer did with a piece I wrote decades ago and learn why you don’t want that for your book.
Seasonal Success Strategies: Make Every Occasion a Book-Selling Opportunity
This is somewhat of a continuation of Tom’s blog post, Flod Planning, from last week. I was talking with a client last week, and the […]
Flod Planning (not a typo) for the Holidays
Want a flod (not a typo) of book marketing opportunities? Check out our July-December 2025 Literary Holiday printable calendars.
Words and Phrases Every Author or Aspiring Author Should Know
Working with a variety of authors means explaining many of the terms, phrases, acronyms, and writing and publishing language. Forgetting to check with authors on […]
Celebrating Author Independence
This Fourth of July, along with America’s independence, we’re celebrating author independence with some timely quotes and ideas.
A Guide to Building an Audience Before Publishing Your Book
Gather an audience for your book before you launch! 📙I shouldn’t have to tell anyone why building an audience before publishing is the best way […]