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 […]
Is Your Book Idea Really a Book? 5 Tests for First‑Time Authors Before You Write a Single Chapter.
I think everyone should write a book. The world knows this. I say so on LinkedIn and in this blog on a regular basis.
But the truth is, writing doesn’t come naturally to everyone. In fact, too many people say they aren’t writing a book because they’re just not writers.
Well, most first-time authors I meet aren’t “bad at writing.” They graduated from fifth grade. They know how to put a sentence together. To create paragraphs. To convey an idea.
The problem isn’t the writing; the problem is that they’re trying to write a book before they actually have one.
Reading and Writing as Dementia Defense
No matter your age, reading and writing will help grow your brain and defend against dementia. The earlier you start, the better.
What’s New and What Matters in Indie Publishing for 2026
What should indie authors be doing to seize opportunities in 2026? Here are some ideas to help.
Your Book as a Business: Thinking Like an Authorpreneur
If you’re writing a book, you’d best start thinking like an authorpreneur. Here’s why and how.
Why Writing Your Book is the Smartest Marketing Move for Your Business Today
Find out why we’ve been using the phrase “books as business cards” for decades.
Marginalia: Could “6-7” actually be 6-700 years old?
Let’s take a stroll through the brief, or very long, history of the “6-7” craze. How did it become Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year?
Celebrating Author Independence
This Fourth of July, along with America’s independence, we’re celebrating author independence with some timely quotes and ideas.
Marginalia: A Lesson on Success from Ancient Indie Authors
What can today’s indie authors learn from the ancients? The meaning of success! Hint: it’s not about royalties
Ask the Book Coach: Real Answers to Real Questions about Writing and Publishing Your Book
What is the difference between indie-publishing and traditional publishing? Indie publishing offers authors full control and higher royalties. Rather than waiting around for an agent […]