The Fall of Baker & Taylor and the Quiet Rise of Amazon’s Library Hub: What Authors Need to Know

The Fall of Baker & Taylor and the Quiet Rise of Amazon’s Library Hub: What Authors Need to Know

The Fall of Baker & Taylor and the Quiet Rise of Amazon’s Library Hub: What Authors Need to KnowKirsten "Kiki" Ringer
Published on: 10/10/2025

Baker & Taylor’s collapse has libraries scrambling and Amazon’s new Library Hub might just change how books reach readers. Here’s what this shift means for authors, libraries, and discoverability.

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The Publishing Timeline: Why Your Marketing Starts on Day 0

The Publishing Timeline: Why Your Marketing Starts on Day 0

The Publishing Timeline: Why Your Marketing Starts on Day 0Kirsten "Kiki" Ringer
Published on: 01/10/2025

Good books flop when no one knows they’re coming. Learn what an author platform is, why your marketing starts on Day 0, and how to build your platform without burning out.

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Your Book Didn’t Fail. Your Timeline Did.

Your Book Didn’t Fail. Your Timeline Did.

Your Book Didn’t Fail. Your Timeline Did.Kirsten "Kiki" Ringer
Published on: 28/08/2025

Most books don’t fail because of bad writing — they fail because they were rushed. Discover 7 pre-launch book marketing strategies traditional publishers use to make books succeed.

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You Wouldn’t Send Your Kid to School Naked—So Why Launch Your Book with No Marketing?

You Wouldn’t Send Your Kid to School Naked—So Why Launch Your Book with No Marketing?

You Wouldn’t Send Your Kid to School Naked—So Why Launch Your Book with No Marketing?Kirsten "Kiki" Ringer
Published on: 20/08/2025

Launching a book without marketing is like sending your kid to school naked. Learn why your book needs a real strategy to succeed.

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