Amazon A+ Content for Authors: What It Is and How to Get Started

By Samantha Panzera | November 13, 2024 |
Boost your book’s Amazon page with A+ Content! 📈 Learn what A+ Content is, why it’s a game-changer for authors, and how to set it up step-by-step. From custom images to comparison charts, discover ways to make your book stand out and engage readers. Whether you’re a self-published author or working through KDP, this guide has everything you need to get started. #AmazonAPlusContent #KDP #BookMarketing #SelfPublishing

Boost your book’s Amazon page with A+ Content! 📈 Learn what A+ Content is, why it’s a game-changer for authors, and how to set it up step-by-step. From custom images to comparison charts, discover ways to make your book stand out and engage readers. Whether you’re a self-published author or working through KDP, this guide has everything you need to get started. #AmazonAPlusContent #KDP #BookMarketing #SelfPublishing

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How to Protect Your Novel from the Black Screen of Death

By Darlene Panzera | June 17, 2024 |
Imagine happily typing your fictional novel when all of the sudden the computer screen goes blank. What just happened? You stare at the screen in disbelief. Where did your story go? It is possible you may have lost hours of hard work, some of which you may not be able to replicate. In our post, How to Protect Your Novel from the Black Screen of Death (and other tech problems), we offer helpful tips to keep this nightmare scenario from happening to you.

Imagine happily typing your fictional novel when all of the sudden the computer screen goes blank. What just happened? You stare at the screen in disbelief. Where did your story go? It is possible you may have lost hours of hard work, some of which you may not be able to replicate.

In our post, How to Protect Your Novel from the Black Screen of Death (and other tech problems), we offer helpful tips to keep this nightmare scenario from happening to you.

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How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free

By Samantha Panzera | May 24, 2022 |
Have you just created a YouTube Channel for your author platform? If you answered yes, you are going to want a beautiful eye-catching banner to give your page a professional look. First impressions matter and having a professional-looking YouTube Channel can only help you grow your author platform. In this blog post, we will show you How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free. Canva is a fantastic simple-to-use tool that any writer will love because you do not need any graphic design skills to create stunning graphics. It is also 100% free to use.

Have you just created a YouTube Channel for your author platform? If you answered yes, you are going to want a beautiful eye-catching banner to give your page a professional look. First impressions matter and having a professional-looking YouTube Channel can only help you grow your author platform. In this blog post, we will show you How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free. Canva is a fantastic simple-to-use tool that any writer will love because you do not need any graphic design skills to create stunning graphics. It is also 100% free to use.

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How to Make a YouTube Banner (Adobe Photoshop Channel Art Tutorial with Free Template)

By Samantha Panzera | May 20, 2022 |
A YouTube banner is one of the first things people see when clicking on your YouTube Channel. Having professional-looking channel art gives your audience a fast visual view of who you are. Whatever theme you want to convey, just like a book cover, you just have a few precious seconds to grab your audience's attention. In this blog post, we will be going over How to Make a YouTube Banner (Adobe Photoshop Channel Art Tutorial with Free Template).

A YouTube banner is one of the first things people see when clicking on your YouTube Channel. Having professional-looking channel art gives your audience a fast visual view of who you are. If you have tacky/cheap-looking channel art, people will perceive your channel to be tacky/cheap. If your channel art looks professional, they will look at your account more seriously. Whatever theme you want to convey, just like a book cover, you just have a few precious seconds to grab your audience’s attention. In this blog post, we will be going over How to Make a YouTube Banner (Adobe Photoshop Channel Art Tutorial with Free Template).

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How to Upload and Order Bookmarks on GotPrint

By Samantha Panzera | April 11, 2022 |
If you or a graphic designer have created bookmarks for your new upcoming book release, you may now be wondering How to Upload and Order Bookmarks on GotPrint. In this step-by-step tutorial, we cover how to upload your graphics, make sure that everything is within the margins, and discuss what are the best settings to choose when creating your bookmark.

If you or a graphic designer have created bookmarks for your new upcoming book release, you may now be wondering How to Upload and Order Bookmarks on GotPrint. In this step-by-step tutorial, we cover how to upload your graphics, make sure that everything is within the margins, and discuss what are the best settings to choose when creating your bookmark.

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How To Create a YouTube Channel To Promote Your Writing

By Samantha Panzera | April 8, 2022 |
Creating a YouTube Channel gives you a spot on the internet to post videos of your book trailers, live author events, and Q&A author chats. Maybe you feel stuck on the technological side of things and need some help creating a professional YouTube account for your Author Platform. This blog post covers the nitty-gritty step-by-step details on How To Create a YouTube channel To Promote Your Writing. 

Creating a YouTube Channel gives you a spot on the internet to post videos of your book trailers, live author events, and Q&A author chats.
Maybe you feel stuck on the technological side of things and need some help creating a professional YouTube account for your Author Platform. This blog post covers the nitty-gritty step-by-step details on How To Create a YouTube channel To Promote Your Writing. 

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