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Training #637 – Ask us Anything from Word Books to Websites
Posted onIn this Ask us Anything session, we included a little of our early chit-chat about a new book Erin found that's turned out to be…Training #636 – The Author’s AI Control Center
Posted onAs an author or publisher, you know AI can help you write better blurbs, brainstorm plot points, and edit faster. But using standard tools like…Training #635 – Hot Seat & Ask us Anything
Posted onIn this Hot Seat & Ask us Anything session, we covered some Audible news: a class action involving Audible credits expiring after one year and…Training #634 – Creating a Cohesive Brand for Young Readers
Posted onFollowing up on our Book Branding for Authors training, this training has a focus on Series Branding for Children's Literature. We explore how to position multiple…Training #633 – Hot Seat & Ask us Anything
Posted onPicture Book Secrets will be coming later this year, so we discussed a little of what we have planned for it, and also covered some…Training #632 – Exploring ChatGPT Images 2.0
Posted onOpenAI just released their latest graphic model, ChatGPT Images 2.0, and we wanted to test it in real time and see how it compares to…
Most Recent Articles
The Back Cover Retention Toolkit
A practical guide to making your back cover do more than just describe the book. Most authors treat the back cover like a mini sales…Someone Tried to Hijack My Google Account: A Close Call with a Professional Scammer
Somebody just tried to hijack my Google account by bypassing the account security I had setup, and I thought I would walk you through their…Turning Ebook Covers to Print Covers
Every book needs a cover. And since covers are often the first thing potential readers see of our books, we want those covers to appeal…Navigating Review Swap Platforms
For independent authors, reviews are the lifeblood of the publishing business. With millions of titles available in online marketplaces, customers rely heavily on social proof…The 6 Categories of Author Promotions (and which to avoid…)
For modern authors, reviews are the lifeblood of success. They provide the “social proof” that convinces a browsing reader to click “Buy Now” and help…Owning the Words: Your DRM Policy Matters More Than You Think
Digital Rights Management (DRM) has always been a bit of a lightning rod in publishing: praised as a shield against piracy, blamed for frustrating paying…
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Apex Authors Walkthrough
We have done a few site walkthroughs throughout the years, but it has been a while so we thought we were due for a new…The Publishing Decision Tree
For those who want to self-publish their book but are brand new to the process, this decision tree will create a personalized checklist of items specifically organized to help you get your book from manuscript to reader.The Cookbook Design Lab 2.0
Miss out on the Cookbook Design Lab? Now you can go through at your own pace!The Fiction in 30 Self-Study Challenge
Miss out or want to take part in Fiction-in-30 again? Now you can go through the challenge at your own pace!Advertising for Authors: Before Your First Ad
As time goes by and the independent publishing market matures, it becomes more and more necessary to spend money on advertising in order to get…Audiobooks for Fun and Profit – Part 1: Yes or No
Welcome to our series on Audiobooks For Fun and Profit! An audiobook version of your work can add profit potential to your writing empire, but…Should Authors Worry About AI Replacing Us?
Will Authors Be Replaced by AI? A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked if we were worried about AI-generated content taking over for…10 Ways to Start Writing When Your Muse Isn’t Speaking to You
What’s the difference between a professional and an amateur? A professional can do great work even when they don’t feel like it. It feels like…




















