Branding Isn’t Just A Pretty Cover
I thought building an author brand meant choosing the right colours, fonts, and covers. But over my first year as an indie author, I learned that real branding comes from the promise you make to readers and the moments they connect with most.
Finding Readers Beyond Amazon
Building an audience beyond Amazon isn't really about retailers. It's about readers. In this article, I share three lessons I learned about finding new audiences, reaching unexpected markets, and connecting with readers wherever they prefer to buy books.
What Happens After Someone Joins Your Mailing List
Reader magnets are only half the equation. Once someone joins your mailing list, you need a simple system that delivers what you promised, welcomes new readers and quietly works in the background while you get back to writing. Here's the practical setup I use and the lessons I've learned along the way.
Reader Magnets That Actually Fit Your Books
When I started publishing, I had no idea what a reader magnet was. I wrote a book, uploaded it, and hoped people would find it.
Since then, I’ve experimented with everything from QR code bookmarks and newsletter swaps to bonus chapters and free previews. Some worked brilliantly. Some absolutely didn’t. Here’s what I learned as a cozy mystery author trying to build a mailing list without losing my mind