by Lexi Greene | Jan 22, 2026 | Self Publishing Insiders Podcast
Mark Leslie Lefebvre provides encouragement on how to set realistic goals to keep you and your book publishing aspirations on track in 2026. Episode Notes Autumn A. Arnett joins us to talk about the EFA and what you should keep in mind when looking for the right...
by Sarah Kuiken | Dec 15, 2021 | Author How-To & Mindset
“A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” —Richard Bach Steve Martin once said that perseverance is a good substitute for talent. And by golly, I hope he’s right. Talent is sexy and compelling and mysterious. You can’t force talent—you can only hope it...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Aug 31, 2021 | Author How-To & Mindset
I do a lot of one-on-one author coaching, especially around conference season. And in the decade or so that I’ve been chatting with new, incoming, and will-be authors, there are certain recurring questions that I get asked. Most could be boiled down to “How do I sell...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Aug 24, 2021 | Author How-To & Mindset
Characterization that captures the reader’s attention comes down to something I’ve learned from (of all things) marketing: Make the character personable. From a strictly dictionary definition, personable means having a pleasant appearance and manner...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Mar 29, 2021 | Features & Walk-Thrus
Let’s face a harsh fact: When it comes to making money, there are a lot easier ways to do it than writing and publishing. Stroke for stroke, books usually bring a poor return on investment (ROI), once you factor in the time it takes to research and write, the cost and...
