Expert advice on editing, marketing, design, and the business of being an author — from the team that's published over 1,200 books.
Most authors launch their book, get a spike in week one, and watch it fade. The authors who stay on bestseller lists do something different in the 90 days before and after launch day. Here's the exact framework we use with every Author and Legacy package client.
Read ArticleSponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and auto campaigns — the three-layer approach our ad strategists use to climb category rankings while keeping ACOS under 35%.
Authors often order the wrong type of editing and wonder why their book still doesn't feel right. Here's how to diagnose exactly what your manuscript needs before spending a dollar.
Your cover has 0.3 seconds to convert a browser into a buyer. Our lead designer breaks down the seven most common cover mistakes — and exactly what to do instead.
The publishing landscape has shifted dramatically. We break down the real numbers — advances, royalties, timelines, and creative control — so you can make the right choice for your book.
The authors earning the most from their books aren't making it on royalties alone. Here's the exact brand-to-speaking pipeline that turns a published book into a full platform.
TikTok's book community has launched careers. But most author BookTok strategies are wrong. Our social strategist reveals what the algorithm actually rewards.
The first 1,000 words of your book do more work than any other section. Our fiction editor shares the structural secrets behind every page-turning opening.
Before you publish, there are six legal and registration steps every author should take. Most skip half of them. Here's the complete checklist with costs and timelines.
The most common publishing mistake: sending one layout file to both the printer and the eBook converter. Here's why that destroys the reading experience — and how to do it right.
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