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...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Apr 29, 2026 | Book Publishing, Ideas and Tips
I recently wrote about why book endorsements matter and how you can approach them without stress, so today I wanted to cover following up on book endorsement requests and how to do that without feeling awkward or pushy. As I stated in my previous post on the topic,...
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 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 | 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...
