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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
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
AI Rights, Distribution Fees, and Publishing Opportunities: What Authors Need to Watch This Week
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AI Rights, Distribution Fees, and Publishing Opportunities: What Authors Need to Watch This Week

Publishing has always rewarded authors who can balance creativity with business awareness. That balance is becoming even more…
Posted by Alun July 11, 2026

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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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