Author Archives: Salmaan Ahmad

Content Business: Use Your Writing to Create a Great Business

Could you turn your writing hobby into a content business? Plenty of writers love to dabble in their favorite pastime of creating stories, books, or even poetry for the simple joy of writing. Sometimes, it leads to publishing a sellable … Continue reading »

Story Arc: How to Create a Great One for Your Novel

Have you considered your novel’s story arc? Think about the last time you read a novel whose story gripped you, that took you through every emotional high and low, and whose ending was deeply satisfying. Chances are good you were … Continue reading »

Book Bestseller Lists: The Important Facts

Do you dream about your book hitting the book bestseller lists? The idea of appearing on those exclusive lists is one most writers share. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to reach the top of your profession, but what’s the reality … Continue reading »

Book Marketing Mistakes: 19 Big Mistakes to Avoid

Worried about making book marketing mistakes? Deciding when, where, and how to market your book is one of the most important decisions you have to make as a self-publishing author since it determines how quickly you can get a book … Continue reading »

Book Author Podcasts: The Best Ways to Get Booked

One of the best ways to promote your book is through book author podcasts. With podcasts on every conceivable subject now available, you can find the right place to appear as an author or as an expert. Book author podcasts … Continue reading »

Book Unboxing: Create a Fun Experience

Thinking about how to create a fun book unboxing? Writing, marketing and promoting your book as a self-published author means you wear many hats: author, social media guru and bookseller to name a few. Some readers may find your book … Continue reading »

Self-Publish Your Book in 12 Easy Steps

Are you looking to self-publish your book? Many writers love the freedom to self-publish their book content rather than going through the traditional publishing route, which can be lengthy and often limits the author’s input over their work. One of … Continue reading »

Audiobook Creation: 7 Steps to an Awesome Audiobook

Looking for tips on audiobook creation? Are you ready to ramp up your presence as an independent writer? Audiobooks are a popular format that allows readers to walk, work, and drive while being entertained. Turning your book into an audiobook … Continue reading »

Book Villain: 5 Steps to a Great Villain

Are you looking to create a book villain? Part of the fun of writing a story is coming up with the villainous characters, the ones who foil the good deeds of your protagonist and who often are given their own … Continue reading »

Reddit for Authors: A Great Marketing Tool

Are you interested in Reddit for authors? Most writers who self-publish may be familiar with using platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Goodreads to promote their books and establish their personal author brand. However, a different kind of social media platform, … Continue reading »

Interior Book Formatting: How It Can Make or Break Your Book

The content is the most important part of any book, but interior book formatting is a close second. If the formatting and layout are clumsy, even the most beautifully written book will be a chore to read. A poorly designed … Continue reading »

Co-Author a Book: 11 Reasons It’s a Great Idea

Do you want to co-author a book? There are many good reasons people choose to co-author a book. Working with another author means having someone to shoulder part of the work. It also means a built-in proofreader, editor, and person … Continue reading »