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Author Platform · Indie Authors New
Why Every Indie Author Needs More Than an Amazon Bio
The difference between a listing and a presence — and why it matters for every pitch you send.
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Press & Reviews · Getting Noticed Coming Soon
How to Get Your Book Reviewed — The Cold Outreach Guide
Most review requests go unanswered because they make the same five mistakes. Here's how to write the one that gets a reply.
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Press Kit · Author Tools Coming Soon
What a Press Kit Actually Is — and What Goes in It
Booksellers, librarians, and journalists all ask for it. Most authors don't have one. Here's exactly what yours needs.
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Podcasts · Author Outreach Coming Soon
How to Pitch Yourself to Book Podcasts (With a Real Template)
There are 50,000 book podcasts. Most of them are looking for guests. Here's the pitch that actually gets you booked.
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School Visits · Library Events Coming Soon
How to Book School Visits and Library Programs as an Indie Author
Schools and libraries book hundreds of author visits every year. Most indie authors never apply. Here's how to change that.
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Author Bio · Storytelling Coming Soon
The Author Bio That Actually Gets Read — and How to Write It
Most author bios are a list of credentials. The ones that work tell a story. Here's the difference — with examples.
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