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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
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.
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

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.
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

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
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

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
Posted inBook Sales & Revenue Author Marketing Indie Publishing

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

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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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