Celebrity authors, AI, cost of living and other bad news for traditionally published authors

It is easy to come to the conclusion that traditional publishing just doesn’t serve many of its authors well

Blog, Publishing, Self publishing, Book Marketing, AISam MissinghamOctober 28, 2024New, Author Blog, blog

How to talk about your book ahead of publication

Find out what happens in the run up to publication day and all of the ways you can talk about your book and reach as many people as possible.

How (and why!) to market your audiobook

Author Tips, Audiobooks, Book Marketing, BlogKatie SadlerNovember 20, 2023author blog, Book Marketing, blog, new

Six ways writers can organically grow their Instagram account

Author Tips, Blog, Book Marketing, Instagram, Social Media TipsKatie SadlerSeptember 12, 2023Social Media, Blog, New, Author Blog

Getting started with social media: 5 tips for authors

We know that social media is a valuable tool for authors , however, with so many platforms to choose from and so much conflicting advice, it can be hard to know how to use it without sucking up all of your time. Here are five tips to help you make the right choices and use your time effectively

Book Marketing, BlogKatie SadlerApril 21, 2023Book Marketing, New, Author BlogComment

Write an article about the threat of AI on the book publishing industry

What are the ramifications of AI tools on authors and illustrators and how should the book industry respond?

BlogSam MissinghamDecember 21, 2022New, Blog, AI

Is there a post-Twitter world for writers?

If you are a writer, or part of the publishing industry, Sam Missingham recommends you plan for the worst, but hope for the best .

How to keep on hyping when you don’t hear back

If you have lost some of your publicity momentum after the launch of your book, here are 5 things you might not yet have tried…

Book Marketing, Publicity, Blog, Author Tips, Book LaunchKatie SadlerJune 28, 2022Book Marketing, Publicity, Blog, New, Author Blog

Why I chose to self-publish my memoir (and what I’ve learned)

After 25 years in traditional publishing, find out why Lisa Edwards chose to self publish her memoir Cheat Play Live.

We have news!

Very excited to announce that Katie Sadler is going to be working with me at The Empowered Author.

Author Tips, Book Marketing, Design, Social Media Tips, Ask Lounge, BlogSam MissinghamOctober 29, 2021New, Book Marketing, Blog, Author Blog

An author's story - Graeme Armstrong

Find out about Graeme’s journey from Aidrie to the bestseller list, via 300 rejected submissions.

Author Tips, Finding An Agent, Writing, BlogSam MissinghamJune 23, 2021Blog, Author Blog, Beginners, Intermediate

Authors who help authors

There are many authors who generously offer their advice to other authors, here are my favourites.

Author Tips, Blog, WritingSam MissinghamJune 1, 2021Author Blog, Beginners, BlogComment

15 authors who are great at Instagram

PIck up lots of tips from these fantastic authors who are using Instagram so creatively.

Fran Roberts

The Empowered Author Recommends: Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting

Meet Fran Roberts and find out more about his work.

RecommendsSam MissinghamSeptember 6, 2020Book Marketing, Social Media, CopywritingComment

How traditionally published authors can add to their publisher's marketing & publicity

Are you a traditionally published author hoping to add to what your publisher is doing? This post will give you some pointers.

Dear debut authors

2020 is an incredibly tough year for your first book to be published. Hear from authors with 10, 20, 100 books behind them and benefit from their insight and words of encouragement.