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Most Authors Already Have a Funnel. They Just Don’t Realize It.
PHOTO: Bottlenecks at key points in the reader journey can prevent interested readers from taking the next step. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/
“How do I sell more books?”
At some point, most authors ask thi...
The 5 Amazon Visibility Mistakes Keeping Good Books Invisible
The practical guide to getting the right readers to find your book in 2026
What’s inside the guide?
How to Fix Your Author About Page: 6 Changes That Build Trust and Connection
Plus, a behind-the-scenes video walkthrough of how I applied these same changes to my own author website.
In this video, I walk through updating my “About the Author” page, on my author website.
How to Write When You Don’t Feel Motivated
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If you've ever wondered how to stay motivated to write when inspiration disappears, you're not alone.
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Author Gold Monthly Digest | May
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Did you know? Author Gold provides personal author coaching on publishing and marketing. Learn more about my services HERE.
May Blooms
This month in Author Gold, the inaugural Author Gold Short Story Award wri...
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Hi, I'm Jen, founder of Author Gold. I help writers make informed publishing decisions, avoid costly mistakes, find readers, and build sustainable author careers through practical, research-based guidance.
Pro basketball player turned writer. Writing The JD Letter: a spoon for multi-passionate people tired of eating soup with a fork · Founder of the Integrator Model: a free framework for people with many interests but no clear direction.
I help aspiring novelists build the mindset and tactics to complete their first draft (and revisions)! Writing on the side for 10+ years. Debut novel, Love and Other Genres, launching Summer 2026. New posts every Wednesday.
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