The Solo Author
Diego PinedaDo you want to build a business around your book? Learn how to write, publish, and create a book ecosystem with the Solo Author framework.
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Are you making this mistake as an author?
I attend a fiction writers’ group every month.
I genuinely enjoy the conversations, the camaraderie, the positive feedback and the constructive criticism.
But recently, I walked home with an uncomfortable realization.
Most of the people...
Three Gifts for You
The Shelf Discovery Podcast has officially launched… and I didn’t just release one episode, I released three.
Think of it as a starter pack for readers who are tired of seeing the same books recommended everywhere.
If you’ve ever felt tha...
Why Some Books Get Finished — And Others Don’t
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Most books aren’t bad. They’re just easy to abandon.
You know the type. Interesting idea. Decent writing. Solid premise. And yet, something makes the reader quietly close the book and never come back.
The secret is this:...
What to do on your book launch day
You’ve written the book.
You’ve revised it, formatted it, designed it, prepped it.
You’ve been creating buzz around it for months (you have, right?)
Now it’s launch day and you’re out of ideas.
But here’s the truth most authors learn to...
Organic versus Paid Marketing
A lot of indie authors hope organic posts will carry their launch: a viral TikTok, a lucky editorial review, or a well-timed Instagram Reel.
But the truth is, organic reach is inconsistent and often invisible without a push.
Paid ads giv...
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