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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
by Jeniffer Thompson | Jan 24, 2024 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Ideas and Tips, Personal Branding
Publishing a book can be a fun, but often daunting task. First time publishers and authors often have many questions and the steps required to do it the right way can be confusing. My goal is to help guide you through the process and ensure that you are well-informed...