You launched your nonfiction book. You had a strong start, 50 copies sold, maybe 100. Then… silence. Crickets. You’re left asking, “My book launch flopped, now what?” This scenario plays out far too often for indie and self-published nonfiction authors. It’s exciting to hit that initial spike in sales during launch week, but it’s …
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As a nonfiction author, you’ve probably asked yourself this: Do I want to sell more books? Getting readers to discover your book is one thing, but knowing how to convert readers into book buyers is the real goal. That’s exactly what we’ll tackle here: three proven strategies for book promo that you can put …
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Launching your nonfiction book is a major milestone, but if you’re aiming to self-publish professionally, it’s essential to understand what self-publishing really costs. Many first-time authors assume they can simply write their manuscript, upload it to Amazon, and watch the royalties roll in. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, a lot goes into how to launch …
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Do Book Awards Actually Matter for Nonfiction Authors? As a nonfiction author, you’ve likely seen books flaunting those shiny gold award seals. Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “Should I enter a book award contest? Are book awards worth it?” These are common and important questions. In this post, we’ll unpack the real value of book …
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Publishing Scams on the High Seas: The Dream That Isn’t Real For nonfiction authors sailing the often stormy waters of publishing, the journey can feel exciting—especially when a literary agent, publisher, or film producer comes calling. But beware: not every opportunity is what it seems. In this post, we’ll explore how to identify fake publishers, …
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You’ve written your manuscript. You’re excited, hopeful, maybe even contacted by a publisher. But before you sign anything, you must know how to avoid the Author Trap. Every week, I hear from authors who fell for what seemed like dream opportunities. They paid thousands, got a PDF file, maybe saw their book listed on …
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When you’re holding a completed nonfiction manuscript in your hands, the next question often hits hard: “Should I hire an editor?” The real question is—Should you edit your own work first? Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean going it alone from start to finish. It means taking responsibility for the first round of revision to make …
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Why the Elements of a WOW Book Matter If you’ve written your first, second, or even fourth draft but haven’t published yet, this is the perfect moment to pause and ask yourself: Does my book have the Elements of a WOW Book? At Author Nation, we help nonfiction authors go From Idea to Impact, …
Why a Media Kit Alone Won’t Get You Coverage You created a media kit. It looks great. It’s sitting in your Google Drive… and now what? If you’re wondering how to go from media kit to media coverage, you’re not alone. Many nonfiction authors build a beautiful media kit and then freeze, unsure how to …
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Why Authors Struggle After Publishing a Book A lot of nonfiction authors come to me with the same concern about the path to profits for authors: “I’ve written this book, it’s out in the world… but I’m not making the impact I hoped for, and the money isn’t flowing either. What do I do …
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