August is an important month for authors watching the CIPA EVVY Book Awards, one of the long-running independent publishing award programs connected with the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. For authors who entered, finalist announcements can bring welcome validation, fresh marketing opportunities, and a chance to renew attention around a book that may already be deep … Continue reading EVVY Book Awards Finalists Announced This Month
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World Blogger Day is a timely reminder that a blog can be more than a content channel. For authors, coaches, consultants, educators, and creative entrepreneurs, a blog often holds years of ideas, stories, lessons, and reader conversations. Hidden in that archive may be the foundation for a useful and marketable book. Turning a blog into … Continue reading World Blogger Day: Turn Your Blog Into A Book
For independent authors, genre trends are not instructions to abandon an original idea. They are market signals. They show where readers are spending attention, how discovery is shifting, and which promises are currently easiest for a book browser to understand. In 2026, that context matters because readers are being offered more books, more formats, and … Continue reading Market Spotlight: Genre Trends And What Readers Are Buying In 2026
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A Busy Season for Authors Summer is packed with book fairs, festivals, conferences, community events, and speaking opportunities. These events provide valuable face-to-face interactions that can help authors build relationships with readers and increase book sales. Preparation Creates Confidence Successful event participation begins long before the event starts. Authors should prepare marketing materials, practice their … Continue reading Summer Event Season: How Authors Can Make the Most of Every Opportunity
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Why Sustainability Matters Readers are increasingly aware of environmental issues, and many businesses are looking for ways to reduce waste and operate more responsibly. Publishing is no exception. Fortunately, modern self-publishing offers several opportunities to minimize environmental impact without sacrificing quality. The Benefits of Print-on-Demand Traditional publishing often requires large print runs that can result … Continue reading Sustainability in Self-Publishing: Eco-Friendly Practices for Modern Authors
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