There’s nothing worse than losing your book – here’s how to back up your author business.
Backing Up Your Author Business
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Why TikTok Sells Books
Peeling back the psychology behind why TikTok is so good for selling books.
How to Sell Backlist Books at Christmas
Your old books are new to anyone who hasn’t read them – make the most of the gift-giving season!
Engaging Readers with Affective Presence
Engage with your readers and become more than a name on a cover.
How to Reduce Friction as an Author
Reduce friction in your author business to make writing daily more achievable.
Positioning Yourself for Licensing Deals
Your books are worth much more than just the words on the page.
Reading Analytics Dashboards to Sell Books
Publishing dashboards aren’t always clear – here’s how to tell if your ads are actually successful or not.
10 Non-Salesy Social Media Content Ideas for Authors
Asking readers to buy your books can get stale – here’s how to engage with them more organically.
How to Optimise Web Pages for Direct Sales
Cut out the middle man and make 100% royalties on every book you sell.
How to Research for Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction readers expect accuracy. Here’s now to research it.
5 Functional Author Business Models
Not every author follows the same path to success – here are 5 valid business models.
11 Ways to Add Funny to Fiction
No matter what you write, there’s always room for light relief. Here how to add funny to your fiction!
How to Protect Your Author Business from AI
AI will affect authors – here’s how to stay ahead of it.
SPS-389: Forging a Career with Epic Fantasy – with Ryan Cahill
Ryan Cahill couldn’t work after moving to New Zealand, so he built a career from writing Epic Fantasy instead.
How to Tighten Your Writing
Less is often more. Learn how to edit your book and tighten up your writing!
5 Ways to Build an Audience for a Debut Book
You don’t need to already be a successful author to have a good book launch.
Tips for Networking as an Author
SPS Live 2023 is coming up – here are some tips on networking!
How to Balance Passion and Profit
Hitting the NYT bestseller list isn’t much good if you hate what you’re writing.
5 Ways to Use ChatGPT as an Author
One way or another, ChatGPT is set to shake up publishing. How can you benefit from it?
How to Choose a Good Editor
It doesn’t matter how well you write – everybody needs an editor. Here’s how to choose the right one.