I sent out the @empoweredauthor newsletter which I think might be my best one yet (*toots own trumpet*) you can see it here & subscribe if you haven't already. It's FREE and FULL of very useful info for authors. the-empowered-author.ck.page/posts/author-e… #bookmarketing

I'll be sending this month's @empoweredauthor newsletter out tomorrow - all aimed at keeping authors up-to-date with book marketing - if you don't get it yet, you can sign up here and you'll also be able to access free downloads theempoweredauthor.com/sign-up-to-fre…

And btw, if you aren't sure why pre-order campaigns are important and the different ways you can run them, Katie and I created a 22-page download with loads of examples - theempoweredauthor.com/free-newsletter #bookmarketing

The size of a book marketing campaign can be measured by how far ahead pre-orders are offered.

(Sally Rooney's new book is available on pre-order and it's out at the end of September - see today's @foyles newsletter)

Attention Writers! ⤵️⤵️⤵️

Something else I really should have talked about here is the Creative Archive which I have spent weeks and weeks on - it has over 300 examples from authors and publishers of marketing assets used for social, ads, unboxing, competitions etc (FREE) theempoweredauthor.com/creativearchiv…

Contemplating launching a newsletter for authors/publishers/others with my favourite booktokers, booktoker book hauls and reviews and latest booktoker gossip.

Would you be interested in this?

The significance of this is that he is a huge voice for self publishing. A lot of aspiring writers follow his advice. He bought 400 copies of his own book in the hope of gaming a bestseller list and now plagiarism accusation. Both should make writers question his credibility.

Shout-out to authors at any stage of their career who are struggling with your book marketing and would like a bit of a boost (free) from me, pls email me: Sam @ theempoweredauthor dot com #bookmarketing

Arts Council’s Develop Your Creative practice current funding application window closes on the 14th December.

If you’re an author looking to apply, check out our #ServicesForAuthors blog by THE REST OF YOU - Preorder! on how to make a bid for your writing

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ON THE PODCAST: Fiona Valpy tells how an encounter with a stranger helped inspire her latest novel The Cypress Maze, how an old novel can have a second life, and how to evoke a location even when you’re unable to visit in person… LISTEN NOW: bestsellerexperiment.com/ep479-fiona-va…

EROTICA KLAXON

With erotica/spicy romance being all the rage, one of our brilliant Services for Authors editors has written a post on how to write/edit erotica.

Do check it out and reach out to Kirstyn if you think she can help with your project.

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Today we’re shining a spotlight on one of our Services for Authors editors, Roz Leahy (Roz) who, in addition to the genres mentioned in the image, also specialises in table top game books and manuals.

View their listing here: suppliers.theempoweredauthor.com/edinburgh/publ…

Morning all. Will be sending out this month's @empoweredauthor newsletter later today. As always FULL of useful and interesting links about book marketing and writing craft that I've spotted over the last month. Free, if you fancy: theempoweredauthor.com/free-newsletter

Authors - if you’re keen to apply for funding to support your work check out our latest blog from THE REST OF YOU - Preorder! with tips and advice on how to prep for a funding bid.

Maame is also a writer, publishing consultant and can help with your funding bids: suppliers.theempoweredauthor.com/blog/making-a-…

Happy Monday all! Anyone looking for an eagle-eyed proofreader or experienced editor? Today we’re shining a light on the lovely Dave Holwill who is listed, among many other freelance editors, on our Services for Authors site.

Access his profile here: suppliers.theempoweredauthor.com/england/hather…

I just sent September's @empoweredauthor's newsletter out - my thoughts on AI latest developments, all of the most interesting and useful links on #bookmarketing & #amwriting mailchi.mp/2f31b309a732/i…]

If you find it useful, please share. Huge thanks x

If you're an author and you'd like a monthly update of book marketing news, tips and creative ideas, do sign up to my FREE @empoweredauthor newsletter (sending one out tomorrow) theempoweredauthor.com/free-newsletter #bookmarketing #amwriting

Authors/Publishers - it you’re looking for a sensitivity reader check out THE REST OF YOU - Preorder! on Services for Authors - our directory for freelancers who provide, you guessed it, services for authors (and publishers)

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#booktwt #WritingCommmunity

Looking for a typesetter? We have many freelancers listed in our Services for Authors directory. Check them out and make contact direct - with no commission payable to us.

Here’s our latest ‘spotlighted’ member - Leigh Forbes - access her entry here: suppliers.theempoweredauthor.com/england/peters…