Once your book is live, one of the first things you'll probably find yourself checking is the review section. It's completely normal to want to see...
How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon as a First-Time Author
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Nonfiction Writing, Publishing, and Book Marketing Tips
Practical advice to help first-time authors write, publish, and market their books.
How to Build an Author Platform Before Your Book Launches
If you've started looking into publishing, you've probably heard the phrase "author platform" more than once, and maybe it made your stomach drop a...
7 Common Mistakes First-Time Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them)
If you're writing your first nonfiction book, I want to start by saying that making mistakes along the way is completely normal. Every author I've...
Book Launch Plan for Self-Published Authors: A Week-by-Week Guide
When you've spent months writing your book, release day can feel like the finish line. But for a self-published book, release day is really the...
How to Choose Amazon Book Categories for Your Nonfiction Book
When you reach the category section in your KDP setup, it can feel like a small step. You click a few boxes, save, and move on to pricing. But...
How to Choose a Topic for Your Nonfiction Book (Even If You Have Too Many Ideas)
If you've been trying to figure out how to choose a topic for your nonfiction book, you're probably in one of two places. Either you have several...
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: Which Is Right for Your Nonfiction Book?
If you're a first-time nonfiction author, you've probably asked yourself this question more than once: Should I self-publish my book or try to get a...
Is My Book Idea Good Enough? How to Know You’re Ready to Write It
If you've been Googling "is my book idea good enough" at 11pm with a half-written notes doc open in another tab, I want you to know something:...
Amazon Book SEO: How to Get Your Nonfiction Book Found by the Right Readers
If you've ever typed your own book title into Amazon's search bar and felt your stomach drop because it's nowhere to be found, I want you to know...
Do I Need a Developmental Editor? How to Know When Your Manuscript Needs Professional Feedback
If you've been working on your nonfiction book and something feels off but you can't quite name it, you're not alone. That nagging feeling that your...
How to Write a Self-Help Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Authors
If you've ever wondered how to write a self-help book that actually changes lives, you're already past the hardest part: believing your ideas are...
How to Outline a Nonfiction Book (Step by Step)
If you've been wondering how to outline a nonfiction book, you're already asking the right question. You have a book idea, maybe one that's been...