Have you been posting on social media, trying different strategies, and still not seeing results?

Plenty of smart, passionate authors hit a wall when it comes to marketing their books. It’s not becau...

As a seasoned book marketing mentor, I’ve seen a variety of strategies employed to promote nonfiction books. While innovation and creativity are crucial, there are certain tactics that I would advi...

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a hopeful writer named Astra who had just finished her first book. 

She was proud of her work and eager to share her wisdom with the world. But ala...

Last week in Part 1, we tackled one of the biggest struggles nonfiction authors face: staying consistent with marketing when you’re mentally drained or short on time. We reframed what consistency real...

Let’s get one thing straight: “consistency” is overrated, at least the way most book marketing advice talks about it.

You’re told to post every day, stay visible, and keep the algorithm happy. But le...

Introduction

If you had only one sentence to sell your book, could you do it? 

 Many authors struggle to explain their book in a way that grabs attention. A strong book hook changes that. This singl...

Do you cringe whenever you think about marketing your nonfiction book? 

If you’re like most authors I’ve worked with, the very thought of self-promotion makes you want to retreat back to the safety o...

Are you feeling frustrated that your book isn’t selling as fast as you expected? 

I get it. You’ve put your heart and soul into writing your book. You’ve launched it, told your friends, posted about ...

You wrote a book. A real, actual book. You poured your heart, soul, and time into it, between editing, formatting, and perfecting every word. And then… nothing.

Because as much as you love writing, m...

My friend and colleague, Terry Brock, recently coined the phrase “you-izing,” which tickled my brain cells.

“You-izing” is the process of shifting the focus of your message from yourself to your audi...