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Author website reader journey audit showing a reader moving from an author website to books, email signup, and purchase links.
Posted inAuthor Marketing Indie Publishing Publishing Guide

Author Website Reader Journey Audit: A Practical 7-Step Checklist

Your author website does not have to win a design award to do its job well. It does…
Posted by Alun November 5, 2026
Author publishing systems audit covering website, reader routes, rights, platforms, metadata, marketing, and backups
Posted inIndie Publishing Author Marketing Book Sales & Revenue

Author Publishing Systems Audit: A Practical 7-Step Guide

The systems behind your books are easy to ignore while they are working. Your website loads, the sign-up…
Posted by Alun November 2, 2026
Book market expansion plan shown as an open book connected to audio, translation, retail, and rights routes
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

Book Market Expansion Plan: A 7-Step Guide

A new market can look exciting from a distance. You may notice audiobook growth, receive messages from another…
Posted by Alun October 26, 2026
Cross-format book marketing plan connecting audiobook, ebook, and print readers
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Creation Book Sales & Revenue

Cross-Format Book Marketing: A Practical 7-Step Plan

If your book exists as an audiobook, ebook, paperback, or hardcover, it is tempting to create a separate…
Posted by Alun October 22, 2026
Author marketing system shown as a clear reader path connecting book discovery, a sales page, email, and repeat readership
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Creation Book Sales & Revenue

Author Marketing System: A Practical 7-Step Plan

Marketing a book becomes exhausting when every task stands alone. You post because you think you should. You…
Posted by Alun October 19, 2026
Book format strategy for authors shown as an open book branching into print, ebook, and audiobook paths
Posted inBook Creation Author Marketing Publishing Guide

Book Format Strategy for Authors: A 7-Step Audit

Adding another format can open a useful new route to readers. It can also consume months of attention…
Posted by Alun October 10, 2026
Book club outreach for authors guide showing an open book, discussion notes, and a welcoming reading group.
Posted inAuthor Marketing Indie Publishing Opportunities for Authors

Book Club Outreach for Authors: A Practical 7-Step Plan

Book club outreach for authors works best when it starts with a reader benefit, not a request for…
Posted by Alun October 8, 2026
Direct book sales pilot guide showing a book, an author storefront page, and a clear path to readers.
Posted inBook Sales & Revenue Author Marketing Indie Publishing

Direct Book Sales Pilot: A Practical 7-Step Plan

Direct Book Sales Pilot: A Practical 7-Step Plan You do not need to replace Amazon, bookstores, libraries, or…
Posted by Alun October 3, 2026
Book rights pitch sheet guide for authors presenting available publishing rights.
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

Book Rights Pitch Sheet: A Practical Guide for Authors

Book Rights Pitch Sheet: A Practical Guide for Authors Draft for review A promising rights conversation can begin…
Posted by Alun October 1, 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

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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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