by Jeniffer Thompson | Apr 1, 2026 | Book Publishing
If you’re considering writing a book, at some point you’ll want to publish it. This may seem obvious, but this part of the process is often overlooked in the planning stages. So, where do you begin? First, it should be pointed out that self-publishing a book...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Mar 18, 2026 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips, Jeniffer Thompson
It’s important to remember that your author marketing budget isn’t just about money. You’ll also need to consider how much time and emotional labor you can afford to invest because setting and understanding these aspects of your budget is crucial to building a...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Mar 4, 2026 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing
Most author-publishers understand how much book endorsements matter, but the idea of seeking endorsements (or blurbs, in the industry) can feel so overwhelming that they hesitate to ever send a single email requesting them. But the process shouldn’t be stressful. I...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Feb 18, 2026 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing
Some of these common publishing terms may not seem so common if you’re a new author. Because the same terms are often used in different ways, it can also be confusing. Some terms are even used interchangeably. Because of this, I wanted to create this little...
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...
