Building a community of other writers, supporters, and readers is an important way for authors to spread the word about their work. In this article, we’ll provide tips on how to engage with authors and readers using social media, online events, and email. (more…)
You may have noticed a recent upgrade to the Author Portal: a site-wide notification system that keeps our authors up to date when any new information is added to their portals. Continue reading to learn more and to take our annual Author Portal, newsletter, and webinar survey. (more…)
Recently, the publishing industry has seen an uptick in books that showcase activism from the youth perspective. Books like She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton, Dear Martin by Nic Stone, and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez broach topics of social justice and acknowledge the presence of racial, socioeconomic, and gender divides in our society. (more…)
In the age of social media, our communication platforms are constantly in flux. In this article, we highlight recent updates to the most popular social media platforms, and how these changes will be relevant to you. Incorporating these updates into your social media routine might really help to extend your brand and increase awareness about your books! (more…)
As we ring in the New Year, we look back on the many successes achieved by our talented authors in 2017. We look forward to working closely with many of you in 2018, and to celebrating more achievements to come! (more…)
Whether you’re working in a home office or writing on the go, these tips can be beneficial to your personal health. In this article, we go over ergonomic practices that could help you reduce writing-related injuries and improve productivity. (more…)
As an author, you may be comfortable speaking at your own book events, which you’ve initiated, but you might wonder how to prepare for and to take fullest advantage of speaking engagements that go beyond your book, such as when schools, conferences, and other venues invite new speakers and panelists. (more…)
As a company of book lovers, we understand that the holiday season is one of the best times for authors and readers alike to spread their love of reading to friends and family. Read on to learn more about the fun projects we’re working on to make everyone’s holidays a little bit brighter. (more…)
As writers, publishers, and believers in the power of language, we know how vital the First Amendment and free expression are to ensuring that books of all kinds are published for readers with every interest, from everywhere. (more…)
With 330 million monthly active users on Twitter and 2 billion on Facebook, cutting through the noise can be intimidating and confusing. In this article, we explain how you can make your social media content attractive to readers across all platforms. (more…)