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Book Metadata Audit: A Practical 7-Step Plan

A reader cannot choose a book they cannot find, understand, or buy in the format they want. That…
Posted by Alun November 9, 2026

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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