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Substack Adds Three Sponsorship Formats That Pay Writers Without Running Ads
Substack's sponsorships program adds the upgrade, the unlock and the masthead, three brand-paid formats for opted-in publishers, plus Kantar brand studies.
Fourth Wing Is TikTok's First European #BookTok Bestseller of the Year
TikTok and Media Control named Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing Europe's top BookTok book of 2026. Chloe Walsh is the top author, with two titles in the top five.
Goodreads for Authors: The Author Program and Giveaways, Explained
The Goodreads Author Program is free; Giveaways are paid, with Standard listed at $119 and Premium at $599. Who qualifies, how to apply, Kindle vs print giveaways and what Goodreads does not promise.
Christmas and Holiday Printables That Actually Sell (An October Creation Guide)
Christmas and Holiday Printables That Actually Sell (An October Creation Guide)
Goodreads Adds Half- and Quarter-Star Ratings
Goodreads readers can now rate books in quarter-star steps from 0.25 to 5.0. Book pages still show five histogram bars, and averages may shift over time.
Facebook's Two-Link Cap Is Spreading. Author Marketers Say the Free Book Link Was Never Working Anyway
Meta's cap of two link posts a month is still reaching Facebook Pages unevenly. Author Update's hosts say the free book link was already reaching almost no one.
BooksGoSocial and Dale L. Roberts Open a Holiday Book Makeover Challenge
One author will get a free marketing overhaul and a managed campaign, documented as a public case study. Applications close October 1.
Facebook's Link-Post Limit Test Widens as Meta Sells Links Back to Pages
Some Facebook Page managers now see a cap of two link posts a month, while Meta's new business plans list links in organic posts as a paid feature. What authors should do about it.
BookBub Will Resend Featured Deals to Readers Who Miss the First Email
BookBub now sends a Featured Deal again the next day to some subscribers who didn't open the first email. BookBub says to keep the price low for at least two days after the deal date.
Your Holiday Product Timeline: What to Create and List in October and November
Launch your holiday book promotions and marketing campaigns early in October to capture early-bird seasonal shoppers.
Halloween and Fall Printables That Actually Sell (A September Creation Guide)
Launch Halloween printables in September to capture early holiday shoppers.
Q4 Printables Prep: What to Create in August and September
Start creating Q4 holiday printables and low-content products now to capture peak seasonal revenue.
How to Find Underserved Publishing Niches (Step-by-Step Method)
Identify underserved niches by finding existing demand with realistic competition, not just low-competition topics.
How to Pick KDP Keywords Buyers Actually Search For (Free Method)
Optimize your KDP keywords to ensure buyers can easily discover your books, significantly boosting potential sales.
Your Back-to-School Product Timeline: What to Create and List in July
Prepare and promote back-to-school themed books or products by early July to capture early shoppers.
The $66 Billion Market Most Digital Creators Are Completely Ignoring
Explore creating educational content from your expertise to tap into a large, growing market beyond traditional books.
How to Write Non-Fiction Books on Topics You’re Still Learning
Start writing non-fiction on topics you're passionate about, even if you're still learning; your journey adds value.
How to Find a Kindle Niche That Isn’t Saturated (Without Expensive Software or Complicated Research)
Discover profitable Kindle niches without expensive software by focusing on accessible research methods.
How to Find a Profitable Niche Without Spending 6 Months on Research
Prioritize action over endless research to quickly identify and test a profitable niche for your writing.
Why Your Content Gets Views But No Sales (And the 15-Minute Fix)
Implement calls-to-action and clear conversion paths to turn website views into sales or mailing list sign-ups.
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