Featured Episodes
Writing to Market with Kirsten Oliphant
You may not THINK you need to know this. But to sell books successfully as an indie author, you HAVE to know how to study the market, even if you want to write what you love. Learn how to do both and the nuances of the ever-changing market, with Kirsten Oliphant.
Writing Romance Novels
A roundtable with three romance authors in a variety of styles. This is jam-packed with amazing writing advice!
From Idea to Outline in 1 Hour
In this workshop with Renee Hribar, you will learn how and why storytelling is important in building the relationships with your audience that lead to sales.
You want to publish a book – now what?
How to Publish a Book It’s an exciting time for Indie Authors! So many routes, so many things to do! You’ve written a book and now you’re trying to figure […]
Quarter 3 2026 Instagram Algorithm & Trend Report (Win at Instagram even if you hate the algorithm)
Here's Our Q3 2026 Instagram Algorithm & Trends Report for Authors If you're an author trying to keep up with Instagram trends and what's working right now, you're in the right place. The platform has shifted significantly in 2026, especially around authenticity,...
5 Day GEO Sprint for Authors – Get Found by AI This Week
The 5 Day GEO Sprint for Authors - Get Found by AI in One Workweek By Alexa Bigwarfe You know AI is changing book discovery. You've heard about GEO. You've maybe even read my post on what GEO actually is. But knowing isn't doing, and most of you are stuck because the...
Simple GEO vs AEO vs SEO for Authors: The Plain-English Guide
GEO vs AEO vs SEO: The Author's Guide to All Three (And Which One to Start With) By Alexa Bigwarfe If you're like me, you may have read this headline and thought... good grief. I just figured out what SEO is and now there's two more terms? SEO, GEO, AEO. "Are these...
Simple AEO for Authors: What It Means and Why You Should Care | Write Publish Sell
AEO for Authors If You've Been Hearing "AEO" Lately and Wondering What on Earth It Means, This Post Will Lay it All Out By Alexa Bigwarfe A few weeks ago, an author in one of my BLAB cohorts asked me, "Okay, but seriously, what is AEO? People keep using it like I...
What Is AEO? (Answer Engine Optimization) The Plain English Guide for Authors | Write Publish Sell
What Is AEO? The Plain-English Guide for Authors By Alexa Bigwarfe AEO stands for Answer Engine Optimization. It's the practice of structuring your website and content so that AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google's AI Mode pull your work into the...
FUN Goodreads for Authors: How to Be Findable in 2026
By Alexa Bigwarfe Goodreads For Authors, Decoded: How to Become Findable Without Being "That Author" A no-fluff playbook for getting discovered, building Want-to-Read shelf adds, and spending your time where it actually moves the needle. We see many authors show up on...
What Is GEO for Authors? Learn how AI Is Changing Book Discovery
What is GEO for authors? By Alexa Bigwarfe You've spent years hearing about SEO — search engine optimization. You know the drill: keywords, metadata, Google rankings. And if you've been doing that work, good. Keep doing it. But there's a newer practice that's quietly...
Why AI Search Can’t Find Your Author Website (And How to Fix It)
If you've ever typed your name or book title into ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, or Perplexity and gotten back nothing — or gotten back thin, inaccurate information — you're not imagining it. Most author websites are effectively invisible to AI search engines. And that's a...
Finding Book Reviewers
Finding Book Reviewers Tough Love: Your Mom Isn't Going to Sell Your Book Neither is your best friend, your coworker, or that supportive aunt who's been promising to "share it everywhere" since 2019. Word of mouth is still the number one driver of book sales—but the...
