by Jeniffer Thompson | Nov 19, 2025 | Jeniffer Thompson
Because I’m so big on book awards, I like to give regular reminders to submit so no one misses out on an opportunity. So, below you’ll find eight 2026 indie author book awards with upcoming deadlines. I’ve put them in order by deadline. Don’t miss your chance! 1-Best...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Oct 15, 2025 | Indie Author News, Jeniffer Thompson
Recently, a lovely and long-time client of mine reached out to tell me about a bad experience she had, asking me to warn others. I was shocked to hear that she had been the victim of one of the latest type of author scams out there. Her story inspired me to do some...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Sep 17, 2025 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips, Jeniffer Thompson
So, you’ve written a book, or plan to. Now, what? Well, it’s time to put yourself out there. Because making yourself visible gives you the ability to attract and grow your audience before your book is even published. The more you’re seen and your voice heard, the more...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Aug 20, 2025 | Events, Ideas and Tips, Jeniffer Thompson
At the beginning of the year I wrote a list of awards with deadlines for spring and summer, and now that those have passed, I wanted to share a list of upcoming indie book award deadlines for fall and winter. Because there are so many indie book awards out there,...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Jul 23, 2025 | Ideas and Tips, Jeniffer Thompson, Personal Branding
A strong elevator pitch allows you to express what you’re all about and why you do what you do, all while simply introducing yourself. And it won’t sound awkward or unnatural if done right. This one brief statement will be memorable and accurately reflect your author...
by Jeniffer Thompson | Jun 25, 2025 | Author Marketing, Ideas and Tips, Jeniffer Thompson, Personal Branding
Part of building an authentic, sustainable, and joyful author brand requires forming a messaging strategy for how you will communicate with your audience. Why? Because a messaging strategy helps you speak to your audience in a way that is consistently true to you, and...
