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Preparing for Publication: The Early Steps

Preparing for Publication: The Early Steps

by Jeniffer Thompson | Mar 5, 2025 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Ideas and Tips, Personal Branding

Preparing for publication starts much earlier than many indie authors expect. This is because you’ll need to have many things completed long before your book launch day to set yourself up for success.  Growing your author platform and building your brand are the first...
Yes, Self-Published Authors Can Do Pre-Orders! Here’s How

Yes, Self-Published Authors Can Do Pre-Orders! Here’s How

by Jeniffer Thompson | Jun 19, 2024 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Ideas and Tips, Jeniffer Thompson, Selling Your Book

Many authors I work with are unaware that self-published authors can do pre-orders for their books. Yes! You too can take advantage of offering pre-orders to boost your book sales and I highly recommend that you do. Below, I’ll explain why they’re beneficial and...
4 Big Benefits of Author Conferences and Festivals

4 Big Benefits of Author Conferences and Festivals

by Jeniffer Thompson | Apr 3, 2024 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Events, Ideas and Tips, Networking

With the 2024 San Diego’s Writer’s Festival upon us I’ve been very busy with the planning and preparation. It’s also got me thinking about writer’s conferences in general, and why my co-founder, Marni Freedman, and I had a vision for the SDWF. Like many festivals now,...
How Publishing Consultants Help Authors

How Publishing Consultants Help Authors

by Jeniffer Thompson | Mar 20, 2024 | Book Publishing, Jeniffer Thompson

My last blog covered hybrid publishers, explained how they work, and how they differ from a vanity press. I also explained what you should look for in a legitimate hybrid publisher, and what to look out for in case you wanted to go the hybrid publishing route. In this...
Printing and Distribution Options for Self-Published Authors Explained

Printing and Distribution Options for Self-Published Authors Explained

by Jeniffer Thompson | Mar 6, 2024 | Book Publishing, Jeniffer Thompson

Ever wonder how the heck self-publishing even works? How do manuscripts turn into printed books and find their way into the world without a publishing house behind them? Well, self-published authors have a few options for getting their books published(aka printed) and...
Are Hybrid Publishers Legit? How They Work and Some Red Flags to Avoid

Are Hybrid Publishers Legit? How They Work and Some Red Flags to Avoid

by Jeniffer Thompson | Feb 8, 2024 | Book Publishing, Ideas and Tips, Jeniffer Thompson, Selling Your Book

Are Hybrid Publishers Legit? Are You Aware of This third Publishing Option?   A lot of new authors are aware of the two most common options for publishing their books— self-publishing and traditional publishing. Both of these have their benefits and drawbacks....
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