by Jeniffer Thompson | Feb 4, 2026 | Events, Ideas and Tips, Networking
In a recent post I listed ten upcoming 2026 writers conferences that could benefit author-publishers, but in this post I want to focus on book festivals by region because book festivals are more reader-focused and listing them by region may inspire you to attend one...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Jan 21, 2026 | Book Publishing, Ideas and Tips, Selling Your Book
Positioning your book before you self-publish is an essential process that ensures your book is both discoverable and appealing to your audience. And what you learn from the process will be the foundation of your marketing strategy. As a publishing consultant, I...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Jan 7, 2026 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Selling Your Book
Many new authors believe their book is ready to publish when they’ve written the last page. But that’s not the case. There’s a whole list of to-dos you’ll need to prepare yourself for, from editing and brand preparation to developing your marketing strategy and...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Dec 10, 2025 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Events
I’ve been attending (and presenting at) writers conferences for many years now and I’ve always encouraged others to do the same. I’m so passionate about it, I even co-founded a writers festival! So, I made this list of ten 2026 writers conferences hoping to inspire my...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Nov 19, 2025 | Jeniffer Thompson
Because I’m so big on book awards, I like to give regular reminders to submit so no one misses out on an opportunity. So, below you’ll find eight 2026 indie author book awards with upcoming deadlines. I’ve put them in order by deadline. Don’t miss your chance! 1-Best...
