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What is the first question that comes to mind when you saw the title, “Now is the Time for Every Author to have a Podcast”? I’m going to posture. Why should I have a podcast? Growth Potential Let’s address the … Read More

If you missed Free Advice Friday on November 26th, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/NewShelvesBooks. November 26, 2021 Free Advice Friday Hot Topics Everyone is running ads right now, how do I get to the top … Read More

As we here at New Shelves reflect on what we are thankful for this year, “community” tops the list. Because you, our community, are what make our world go ’round. Thank you. For trusting us with your book babies throughout … Read More

If you missed Free Advice Friday on November 19th, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/NewShelvesBooks. This week author and elementary school librarian, Beth Warstdat, gave us the inside scoop of what it’s like working as a school … Read More

A New Pop-Up Notification Recently, while uploading a revised file for a client on IngramSpark, I noticed a new pop-up. File Revisions: Uploading a new file will remove your title from availability, both for your own print orders and for … Read More

If you missed Free Advice Friday on November 12th, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/NewShelvesBooks. November 12, 2021 Free Advice Friday Hot Topics How important is it to keep details like a title release date updated … Read More

Authors have been working together on anthologies for centuries. Why? Shared workload – multiple contributors rather than one author writing an entire book on their own. Benefit from varied experiences and talents. Multiple authors typically mean multiple audiences – and … Read More

The audiobook industry is booming loudly and at various playback speeds. US publishers reported audiobook sales rose to 1.3 billion dollars last year according to Publisher’s Weekly. So how does an indie author profit and get their book heard amongst … Read More

Have you always dreamed of having your book carried in airport stores? You’re not alone. And, after sharing What I Learned from a Hudson Newsstand Book Buyer, questions started pouring in about how to pitch a book to airport stores. … Read More

Why BookFunnel? Authors often ask me why I recommend BookFunnel and which subscription they should choose. Winning Features Safely and Easily Share Your Book BookFunnel is a safe, easy way to share your book files with reviewers, beta readers, and … Read More

At least once a week I get an email from or speak to an author who tells me, “My book would be perfect for airport stores!” But is it, really? Let’s find out what’s really popular in airport bookstores – … Read More

If you haven’t read it already, you can find Part 1 of this article here. A New World in Publishing: How is Blockchain the Great Disrupter? Copyright “Being fairly paid and making sure your work remains your own are basic … Read More