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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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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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, …
As nonfiction authors, we often rely on statistics to validate our arguments, but if your readers are drowning in numbers, you’re likely losing their attention. In this post, we’ll explore how storytelling helps audiences care about your message—and the Best Practices For Presenting Data In Books. Key Takeaways Statistics alone aren’t persuasive—stories give data emotional …
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Every aspiring author dreams of writing a book that makes an impact. But too often, nonfiction books fall into a familiar trap: they inform without transforming. They deliver facts, frameworks, and theories—but leave readers unchanged. If your book doesn’t change your reader, have you made an impact? You need to move from idea to impact! …
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Listen on Your Podcast App Every author can change the world with their book. Authors as leaders of change is the topic of this episode as host Melody Ann converses with Pamela Thompson, a leadership and transition coach, author, and founder of the Female Wave of Change Canada. They dive into the profound impact authors …
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Are You Struggling to Write? Here’s What’s Really Holding You Back Every aspiring author faces obstacles—whether it’s lack of time, money, energy, or confidence. Maybe you don’t know where to start, or you’re overwhelmed by the publishing process. The truth is, successful authors don’t wait for perfect conditions—they write anyway. Let’s discuss the three biggest …
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Unlock the power of Lifelong Learning for Authors to fuel creativity, build authority, and write with purpose. Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform In this episode of Author Nation, host Melody Ann sits down with Kami Wanous, The Freedom Scholar, to discuss lifelong learning for authors. They explore how continuous growth, passion, and mission fuel …
Is your book powerful enough to spark change? Discover how to write impactful stories that engage readers and drive real-world action. Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Join host Melody Ann as she sits down with Mitch Francis, the author of Badass Solutions, to discuss how authors can tackle tough topics and inspire meaningful change …
