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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
Build a clear book rights inventory with this practical seven-step guide for authors managing formats, licenses, reversions, and opportunities.
Posted inBook Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing Publishing Guide

Book Rights Inventory: A Practical 7-Step Guide for Authors

Your book has more than one life. It may exist in print and ebook editions today, but it…
Posted by Alun September 27, 2026
AI use policy for authors guide represented by an open book, fountain pen, shield, and structured decision notes
Posted inAuthor Marketing Indie Publishing Publishing Guide

AI Use Policy for Authors: A Practical 7-Step Guide

AI is now present in writing software, search tools, design platforms, editing services, translation systems, and audiobook production.…
Posted by Alun September 24, 2026
Audiobook production plan for authors illustrated with an open book, headphones, a microphone, and a publishing compass.
Posted inBook Creation Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

Audiobook Production Plan: A Practical 7-Step Guide

An audiobook can make your work easier to enjoy in another moment of a reader’s day. It can…
Posted by Alun September 19, 2026
Editor brief for authors showing a manuscript, notes, and a clear path to useful editing quotes.
Posted inIndie Publishing Book Creation

How to Write an Editor Brief That Gets Useful Quotes

Hiring an editor should make your next stage clearer, not leave you with three prices that cannot sensibly…
Posted by Alun September 17, 2026
Publishing decision framework showing a seven-step path from evidence to an author’s next action
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

Publishing Decision Framework: A Practical 7-Step Guide

Publishing news can make a thoughtful author feel permanently behind. One week you hear that audio is growing.…
Posted by Alun September 13, 2026
Accessible book marketing seven-step audit shown as a clear path from an open book to readers.
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue

Accessible Book Marketing: A Practical 7-Step Audit

Accessible book marketing is not a specialist campaign aimed at a small group of readers. It is the…
Posted by Alun September 10, 2026
Publishing resilience for authors practical seven-step plan with an open book, compass, and connected publishing routes.
Posted inBook Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing Rights, Contracts & IP

Publishing Resilience for Authors: A Practical 7-Step Plan

Publishing resilience for authors is not about preparing for every possible disaster. It is about organizing your work…
Posted by Alun September 7, 2026
Independent bookstore outreach practical seven-step plan for authors
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

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

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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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