The Selling Direct Series, Part 3: This Is Where Most Authors Drop the Ball
Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash 🎉 Ding! You made a sale. 💡 But if your current post-purchase strategy is “hope they remember me,” let’s talk. Because here’s the thing no one tells you when you start selling direct:The easiest sale to make is the one to someone who’s already bought from you. Author Automations […]
📦 The Selling Direct Series, Part 2
Let’s talk bundles. Not the kind you swaddle or the kind that come with bonus fries. I’m talking book bundles—those delicious multi-book offers that drive sales, build superfans, and put you in control. You’ve seen them.You’ve probably bought them.And if you’re not selling them direct yet, we need to fix that. Like, yesterday. Author Automations […]
📦 The Selling Direct Series, Part 1: Why It’s Time to Ditch the Middleman (Sometimes)
Let me guess. You’ve got links to your books on every storefront imaginable—Amazon, Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, probably even that one Swedish platform no one remembers signing up for. (Looking at you, Adlibris.) But here’s the thing: every time a reader buys your book there instead of from you, you’re handing over not just […]
📬 Your Inbox is Not a To-Do List (Here’s What to Do Instead)
Photo by Stephen Phillips – Hostreviews.co.uk on Unsplash Let’s talk about email. Specifically, let’s talk about how to stop your inbox from hijacking your entire day. Author Automations is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. You know how this goes:You open your inbox […]
🔗 One Link (Shortener) to Rule Them All (And You Actually Own It)
You know that feeling when you have a book to promote, and suddenly you’re drowning in links? Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play—each one like a needy toddler demanding attention. And heaven forbid someone asks, “Hey, which link should I use?” Cue the frantic search through your bookmarks. And let’s not even […]
5 Automations to Capture & Organize Ideas (No More Lost Notes or Eyeliner Scribbles)
Photo by Felipe Furtado on Unsplash I had the best idea of my life three years ago. Or at least, I think I did. I was lying in bed, somewhere between sleep and consciousness, Ambien gently dragging me into the abyss, when BOOM—genius struck. It was brilliant. Game-changing. The kind of insight that would make […]
How to Stay on Track When Life (Inevitably) Derails Your Plans
Photo by William Daigneault on Unsplash Last week, we built a system—a real, structured way to plan your week so your most important work actually gets done. No more relying on wishful thinking. No more assuming that Future You will magically have more time, energy, or discipline than Present You (because let’s be real—Future You […]
You’ve Organized Everything—Now Let’s Actually Get Stuff Done
Photo by Christine Donaldson on Unsplash The Overwhelming To-Do List Paradox You ever look at your to-do list and think, Okay, great… but when am I actually supposed to do all this? You’ve spent time organizing your projects, categorizing your tasks, maybe even color-coding your notes like an overachieving office supply addict (no judgment, same). […]
The 3 Systems Every Author Needs (And How to Set Them Up)
Photo by My Profit Tutor on Unsplash Last week, we tackled a simple but critical step: the brain dump. I had you dump everything out of your brain and onto a page—tasks, projects, life admin, half-baked ideas, and those random to-dos that only seem to show up at 3 AM. Author Automations is a reader-supported […]
Reminder: Office Hours Tomorrow!
Just a reminder that I keep one hour each week available for paid subscribers! You can join the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81104692399?pwd=hue3ZUDPpKnQCaRzf1exbArpPD37fl.1 If it asks for a password, it’s: 935194 If you’re stuck or need inspiration, or if you want to brainstorm ideas — I’m there to help. You can share your screen, or just listen […]