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Through Living By Discovery Library, I share practical, well-researched content designed to help people make sense of the fast-moving online business world. I enjoy exploring new ideas, asking useful questions, and turning complex subjects into clear, helpful guidance. At LBDLibrary – Business, I provide interviews with online marketers, product creators, and influencers who are willing to share what has worked for them. Since 2024, I have published more than 24 episodes covering business opportunities, digital marketing, new technologies, changing consumer behaviour, and emerging markets. I also publish The Author’s Weekly Industry Compass, a newsletter for indie and traditionally published authors. It is created for authors who want to improve their writing, understand the publishing industry, market their books more effectively, and keep up with important changes—especially around AI, rights, and new opportunities. My goal is to provide useful, honest content that helps people feel better informed and more confident about the next steps they take in their business or author journey. You can find out more at blog.lbdlibrary.com and publishing.lbdlibrary.com
Independent bookstore outreach practical seven-step plan for authors
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Independent Bookstore Outreach: A Practical 7-Step Plan

An independent bookstore can do something an online product page cannot: place your book in a trusted conversation.…
Posted by Alun September 3, 2026
Book discoverability strategy with five practical paths beyond ads for authors.
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Book Discoverability Strategy: 5 Practical Paths Beyond Ads

A book discoverability strategy is the connected path that helps a suitable reader notice your book, understand it,…
Posted by Alun August 30, 2026
Author discoverability trends with five practical lessons for helping readers find books.
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AWIC – Issue 7: Author Discoverability Trends: 5 Practical Lessons

The latest author discoverability trends are not simply telling you to post more, advertise more, or chase another…
Posted by Alun August 29, 2026
Book review copy campaign practical seven-step plan for reaching booksellers, librarians, and reviewers
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Book Review Copy Campaign: A Practical 7-Step Plan

Sending out free copies can feel like progress. You upload a file, post a sign-up form, or mail…
Posted by Alun August 26, 2026
Publishing trends for authors with seven practical decisions for book marketing, discovery, rights, and royalties
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Publishing Trends for Authors: 7 Practical Decisions

Some publishing news changes what you should do. Some of it simply gives you another headline to worry…
Posted by Alun August 25, 2026
Author royalty statement audit practical seven-step guide for checking book income and rights payments.
Posted inBook Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing Rights, Contracts & IP

Author Royalty Statement Audit: A Practical 7-Step Guide

An author royalty statement audit is a calm comparison between what your publishing agreement promises and what your…
Posted by Alun August 23, 2026
Book discoverability strategy infographic covering audio discovery, book descriptions, wide launches, and AI clarity.
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7 Smart Book Discoverability Strategy Moves for Authors

A book discoverability strategy gives your work more than one sensible way to reach the right reader. It…
Posted by Alun August 16, 2026
Author business strategy infographic covering reader routes, audio rights, backlist marketing, and AI records
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5 Smart Author Business Strategy Moves for More Readers

An author business strategy should give you more than one reliable route to readers. It should also help…
Posted by Alun August 11, 2026
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Why Authors Now Need to Prove Their Process, Protect Their Rights, and Track Their Income

Why Authors Now Need to Prove Their Process, Protect Their Rights, and Track Their Income Writing a good…
Posted by Alun August 2, 2026
KDP Pricing, Simon Stream, and the New Author Business Reality
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KDP Pricing, Simon Stream, and the New Author Business Reality

KDP Pricing, Simon Stream, and the New Author Business Reality Publishing has always required authors to make creative…
Posted by Alun July 27, 2026

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Alun Davies

I’m passionate about helping indie and traditionally published authors make sense of the ever-changing publishing world. Through practical, well-researched content, I aim to give authors the guidance, confidence, and tools they need to write, publish, market, and sell their books more effectively — while building their revenue, authority, and long-term opportunities as writers.

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