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Author website reader journey audit showing a reader moving from an author website to books, email signup, and purchase links.
Author Website Reader Journey Audit: A Practical 7-Step Checklist
November 5, 2026
Author publishing systems audit covering website, reader routes, rights, platforms, metadata, marketing, and backups
Author Publishing Systems Audit: A Practical 7-Step Guide
November 2, 2026
Audiobook market test guide for authors checking rights, listener demand, production routes, and costs
Audiobook Market Test: A Practical 7-Step Plan
October 29, 2026
Book market expansion plan shown as an open book connected to audio, translation, retail, and rights routes
Book Market Expansion Plan: A 7-Step Guide
October 26, 2026
Cross-format book marketing plan connecting audiobook, ebook, and print readers
Cross-Format Book Marketing: A Practical 7-Step Plan
October 22, 2026
Author marketing system shown as a clear reader path connecting book discovery, a sales page, email, and repeat readership
Author Marketing System: A Practical 7-Step Plan
October 19, 2026
Book format strategy for authors shown as an open book branching into print, ebook, and audiobook paths
Book Format Strategy for Authors: A 7-Step Audit
October 10, 2026
Book club outreach for authors guide showing an open book, discussion notes, and a welcoming reading group.
Book Club Outreach for Authors: A Practical 7-Step Plan
October 8, 2026
Direct book sales pilot guide showing a book, an author storefront page, and a clear path to readers.
Direct Book Sales Pilot: A Practical 7-Step Plan
October 3, 2026
Book rights pitch sheet guide for authors presenting available publishing rights.
Book Rights Pitch Sheet: A Practical Guide for Authors
October 1, 2026
Build a clear book rights inventory with this practical seven-step guide for authors managing formats, licenses, reversions, and opportunities.
Book Rights Inventory: A Practical 7-Step Guide for Authors
September 27, 2026
AI use policy for authors guide represented by an open book, fountain pen, shield, and structured decision notes
AI Use Policy for Authors: A Practical 7-Step Guide
September 24, 2026
Audiobook production plan for authors illustrated with an open book, headphones, a microphone, and a publishing compass.
Audiobook Production Plan: A Practical 7-Step Guide
September 19, 2026
Editor brief for authors showing a manuscript, notes, and a clear path to useful editing quotes.
How to Write an Editor Brief That Gets Useful Quotes
September 17, 2026
Publishing decision framework showing a seven-step path from evidence to an author’s next action
Publishing Decision Framework: A Practical 7-Step Guide
September 13, 2026
Accessible book marketing seven-step audit shown as a clear path from an open book to readers.
Accessible Book Marketing: A Practical 7-Step Audit
September 10, 2026
Publishing resilience for authors practical seven-step plan with an open book, compass, and connected publishing routes.
Publishing Resilience for Authors: A Practical 7-Step Plan
September 7, 2026
Independent bookstore outreach practical seven-step plan for authors
Independent Bookstore Outreach: A Practical 7-Step Plan
September 3, 2026
Book discoverability strategy with five practical paths beyond ads for authors.
Book Discoverability Strategy: 5 Practical Paths Beyond Ads
August 30, 2026
Author discoverability trends with five practical lessons for helping readers find books.
AWIC – Issue 7: Author Discoverability Trends: 5 Practical Lessons
August 29, 2026
Book review copy campaign practical seven-step plan for reaching booksellers, librarians, and reviewers
Book Review Copy Campaign: A Practical 7-Step Plan
August 26, 2026
Publishing trends for authors with seven practical decisions for book marketing, discovery, rights, and royalties
Publishing Trends for Authors: 7 Practical Decisions
August 25, 2026
Author royalty statement audit practical seven-step guide for checking book income and rights payments.
Author Royalty Statement Audit: A Practical 7-Step Guide
August 23, 2026
Book discoverability strategy infographic covering audio discovery, book descriptions, wide launches, and AI clarity.
7 Smart Book Discoverability Strategy Moves for Authors
August 16, 2026
Author business strategy infographic covering reader routes, audio rights, backlist marketing, and AI records
5 Smart Author Business Strategy Moves for More Readers
August 11, 2026
Authors-Weekly-Compass-Issue-3
Why Authors Now Need to Prove Their Process, Protect Their Rights, and Track Their Income
August 2, 2026
KDP Pricing, Simon Stream, and the New Author Business Reality
July 27, 2026
AI Rights, Distribution Fees, and Publishing Opportunities: What Authors Need to Watch This Week
July 11, 2026
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…
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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…
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Posted by Alun November 2, 2026
Audiobook market test guide for authors checking rights, listener demand, production routes, and costs
Posted inBook Creation Indie Publishing Publishing Guide

Audiobook Market Test: A Practical 7-Step Plan

Audiobooks can look like an obvious next step. The format is prominent, major platforms keep investing, and listeners…
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Posted by Alun October 29, 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…
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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…
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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…
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Posted by Alun October 19, 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
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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.
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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.
Posted inAuthor Marketing Book Sales & Revenue Indie Publishing

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
Posted inNewsletter Publishing Industry News

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
Posted inNewsletter Publishing Industry News

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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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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