by Jeniffer Thompson | Aug 19, 2026 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips
It’s hard to believe summer is winding down and we’re already heading into fall, right? But that means it’s time for me to share my regular reminder about upcoming indie book award opportunities with my readers! Most of these indie book awards have upcoming fall...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Aug 5, 2026 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips, Selling Your Book
Establishing your author authority is an essential step in your marketing journey because this authority builds trust by offering proof to your audience that your book is worth reading. It shows that what you have to offer is valuable. It can also lead to audience...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Jul 22, 2026 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Ideas and Tips
Is your book marketable? Many first-time authors get lost in a great idea and rush to publish before ever considering this question. But this is the most important question you’ll need to answer before you begin the publishing process. Ideally, you’ll know the answer...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Jun 10, 2026 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips
Your author platform and brand are separate marketing elements that work towards the same objective. It can seem as if they’re interchangeable or indistinct from each other because they work in tandem to grow your audience, build a loyal readership and sell more...
by Jeniffer Thompson | May 27, 2026 | Author Marketing, Events, Ideas and Tips
I had a great time last week in Portland, OR at IBPA’s annual Publishing University and it got me thinking about the many benefits of author conferences and festivals of every type. I originally posted on this topic back in 2024, right around the time of the 5th...
by Jeniffer Thompson | May 13, 2026 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Ideas and Tips
This list of upcoming book award deadlines contains something for almost everyone. Yes, there are a lot of genre fiction awards with summer deadlines here, but many of these also offer awards for nonfiction, poetry, and literary fiction, they just have different...
