Your book is ready for center stage—edited & formatted with a beautiful cover—but now you need to help people find it. In the second of this two-part series, learn how to work with book metadata to train the stage lights on your book. This article covers the basics, including the two main types of metadata and how they work, as well as search algorithms.
How Long Should It Take to Write a Book?
When I’m asked “How long should it take to write a book?” I answer as all good consultants do: “It depends.” Here are 3 factors that affect the amount of time involved, 3 strategies to tame time-frustration & the one thing that can throw estimates out the window.
Position Your Book for Top Billing on th...
Before publishing your book, consider these 4 front-of-house elements that attract and engage potential readers and make it safe for them to buy.
Manage Your Fear of Visibility & Set You
After working so long on your book, you want to feel excited to release it, but instead you’re nervous. You may be experiencing fear of visibility. Try these 3 mindset adjustments to manage your fear and get your book out there.
The Amazon Ecosystem for Authors: A Fiel...
As a first-time author, there are many possible tools and platforms you could use. Here’s a high-level overview of the Amazon ecosystem for authors that covers your FAQs about print books, ebooks, audiobooks, promotion, and reviews.
Why You Should Give Your Book Away (for ...
It sounds counterintuitive. You spend so much time writing and refining. Now someone tells you to give your book away. For free?? Yup. This post tells you why.
Top 3 Investments for Self-Published Aut...
Book projects have a lot of potential costs, some of which might make you a little nervous. If you could invest in only three things as a self-published author, what should those investments be?
Advice for New Authors: Two #1 Lessons
Writing a book sounds exciting, but it’s not a trivial task. Before embarking on your journey, read our #1 piece of advice for new authors, and our #1 caution.
Book Marketing? First, Answer These 4 St...
The number of possible book marketing tactics can feel overwhelming. To decide what’s right for you, go back to your business strategy, goals, and audience. This post lays out 3 case studies that show how your marketing plan could align with your broader business goals.
How to Stay Motivated to Write: Butt-in-...
Having trouble getting momentum with your book? Wondering how to stay motivated to write? Here are 5 tips I regularly offer my clients, including how to get the muse to show up at your writing desk.
Creative Satisfaction: Does Your Book Su...
When choosing book projects, consider your business strategy—and your heart strategy. Where do you get creative satisfaction? Why is it important to honor it? And how can you do that if heart and business are at odds? Read on!
3 Writing Techniques Nonfiction Authors ...
Nonfiction authors can borrow a few writing techniques from poets to help take their readers on a more enjoyable journey. Find out how to include the use of imagery, rhythm, and figures of speech in your nonfiction writing.