by Jeniffer Thompson | Jan 7, 2026 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Selling Your Book
Many new authors believe their book is ready to publish when they’ve written the last page. But that’s not the case. There’s a whole list of to-dos you’ll need to prepare yourself for, from editing and brand preparation to developing your marketing strategy and...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Dec 10, 2025 | Author Marketing, Book Publishing, Events
I’ve been attending (and presenting at) writers conferences for many years now and I’ve always encouraged others to do the same. I’m so passionate about it, I even co-founded a writers festival! So, I made this list of ten 2026 writers conferences hoping to inspire my...
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...
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 | 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 to 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 blog,...
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...
