by Jeniffer Thompson | Apr 15, 2026 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips, Social
A reader recently reached out asking about the value authors get from posting on social, so I wanted to share some thoughts on using social media for book marketing. The fact is, social media can be a very useful tool for authors but it’s not the only tool at your...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Mar 18, 2026 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips, Jeniffer Thompson
It’s important to remember that your author marketing budget isn’t just about money. You’ll also need to consider how much time and emotional labor you can afford to invest because setting and understanding these aspects of your budget is crucial to building a...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Feb 4, 2026 | Events, Ideas and Tips, Networking
In a recent post I listed ten upcoming 2026 writers conferences that could benefit author-publishers, but in this post I want to focus on book festivals by region because book festivals are more reader-focused and listing them by region may inspire you to attend one...
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...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Nov 5, 2025 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips, Personal Branding
I always recommend doing yearly, quarterly, and even monthly check-ins when building your author brand. These check-ins keep you focused and motivated to continue growing your platform and they keep you on track. I’ve written about yearly check-ins and quarterly...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Oct 1, 2025 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips, Selling Your Book
Book reviews help sell your book in many ways and they hold a ton of marketing power. I’ve found that most new indie authors know this, but have no idea how to get book reviews so they don’t really put any effort into getting them. You can get them though, if you know...
