Defining & Developing Your Author Brand

Authors are diverse in how they perceive themselves as creators. Some envision themselves as loners, satisfied behind the keyboard while letting book distributors handle the sales aspects, leaving them to crank out story after story—music playing alongside a cup of tea and no interruptions. Others picture themselves as quasi-movie stars, being seen, being courted, being idolized as miracle workers on the page with a horde of fans in their wake, organized by some public relations guru.
Neither one is anywhere near reality.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/defining-developing-your-author-brand

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The United Kingdom Opportunity: Print, Distribute, & Grow with IngramSpark

A guide for authors and publishers, wherever you’re based, who want to sell more books in the United Kingdom (and ship into Europe efficiently).
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/the-united-kingdom-opportunity-with-ingramspark

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From Manuscript to Asset: Why Every Indie Author Needs an IP Strategy

Many authors think their job ends once their book is published, but your manuscript is actually a bundle of valuable rights just waiting to be unlocked. Whether it's a film adaptation, a translated edition, or a merchandise line, your intellectual property (IP) is your most powerful business asset. Here's how to protect and and grow it.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/from-manuscript-to-asset-why-every-indie-author-needs-an-ip-strategy

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Your First Book Festival: A Survival Guide for Authors

Book conventions, fairs, and festivals are popping up everywhere these days! No matter what kind of book you've written, there's a group of fans out there just waiting to dive into something fresh and exciting. These events are fantastic opportunities for both readers and authors. Readers absolutely love meeting their favorite authors and stumbling upon new books. Meanwhile, authors get the chance to showcase their work and grow their author brands .
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/your-first-book-convention-survival-guide

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Every Author Needs a Website. Here's How to Build One That Works

We sat down with Tertulia cofounder Lynda Hammes who shared her expert insights on best practices for growing your author platform.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/every-author-needs-a-website.-heres-how-to-build-one-that-works

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How Readers Actually Search for Books (And Why Authors Sometimes Miss the Mark)

There’s often a bigger gap than you think between how authors assume readers find books and what readers are actually doing when they search for their next read. If you’ve ever wondered why your book isn’t showing up the way you expected, this is probably why. Let’s break down what’s really happening behind the scenes—and walk through simple, practical ways to line up your book with real reader behavior so it shows up more often, reaches the right people, and feels a whole lot easier to discover.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/how-readers-actually-search-for-books-and-why-authors-get-it-wrong

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Genre-Specific Bookstores: How Indie Authors Can Reach Ready-Made Readers

No two bookstores are alike. While chain stores usually offer a wide, general-interest selection, genre-focused bookstores set themselves apart by serving very specific niche readers. Though publishers still rely on big, catch-all genre categories, readers are on a different kind of search. They’re no longer satisfied with just “fantasy” or “romance”—they want precise tropes and micro-categories.
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/genre-specific-bookstores-how-indie-authors-can-reach-ready-made-readers

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Is Your Book Award-Ready? A Practical Submission Checklist for Authors

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/are-you-ready-to-submit-your-work-to-contests-awards-and-recognition-programs

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9 Strategic Reasons Indie Authors Revise Published Books

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/9-strategic-reasons-indie-authors-revise-published-books

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8 Strategies for Getting Your Self-Published Book into Libraries

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https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/effective-strategies-for-getting-your-self-published-book-into-libraries

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