It's time for a new season in my creative journey. Which means a pause on the podcast. Find out why and what's next!

Learn the craft behind writing a book that hooks readers and sells copies.

I've talked recently on social media for authors, but wanted to highlight a specific platform that I've been using more and seeing results from and discuss Instagram for authors.

The first month I published a book in 2018, I made $115. Which totally excited me! People were reading my book! I wrote and published a book! But the goal was always a CAREER. I joked (but not really) about building an Emma Empire. Three years later, I made $26k in February 2021 and am slated to make over $20k this March. Want some takeaways? I've got 'em!

As a part of my series on what authors need to sell books, I've covered the overall author platform, email, social media, and blogging/content strategy. Which leads me into another piece of the puzzle: ads for authors. For the full show notes, head to http://createifwriting.com/201

What should authors blog about? Let's talk about content strategy, and the purpose of creating blog posts, videos, podcast, and even TikTok posts.

This interview with Megan Ericson will reveal how authors should pick a platform, what the purpose of social is, and common mistakes authors make.

Creating an author newsletter doesn't have to be intimidating or take tons of time and money. Get the skinny on the whats, hows, and whys.

What do you REALLY need to know about author platform in 2021? Has it changed? Where should you spend your time? Let's dig in!

A detailed look at two book launches--one that soared and one that flopped, plus the takeaways from each.

A LOT has happened in 2020. Here are some big things that authors need to know.

This is a question I hear and get a lot: Why isn't my book selling? In this post, we'll dive into a simple checklist to help you look at why your book isn't selling and how you can get those sales moving.

When you publish, you can choose whether to go wide on many retailers or exclusive to amazon. Here are some thoughts to consider.

Should you choose a big or a low-key book launch? Some things to consider and a look at the long term.

Planning a novel looks different for everyone. Don't try to force someone else's method to work for you. Get a free customizable guide to help you.

There are so many reasons to pick a book cover. How much you LOVE it might be the wrong reason. Read more.

Free book promotions and sales can be great ways to get a boost for your books and your backlist. But you need to consider a strategy first!

We all wish that we could hit publish and just sell books. But we can't. Learn how to consistently sell books over tiem.

Is it really worth it to get a BookBub Featured Deal? Let's take a deep dive into the cost and the impact of one of these coveted ads.

Formatting a book is one of the not-so-fun parts of being an author. Here are some tips and resources to learn how to format your book without losing your mind.

Find out some of the key differences and similarities between Facebook and Amazon ads for authors, and which one YOU should use.

Working with other authors can be beneficial, but there are always risks. Learn what you need to consider to avoid bad author collaborations!

Audio is booming, but audiobooks are more of a long game than a quick win. Find out why, plus all you need to know about getting started in 2020.

Creating a Facebook group isn't hard. Fostering community? MUCH harder. Learn how.