If you're finding it hard to see results from your marketing efforts as an author, the key factor you may be missing is influence.

Creating a successful author brand isn't just about writing a great book.

It's about understanding who your audience is, what they want, and how to deliver it to them.

Struggling with what to post on LinkedIn?

Here are 21 ideas tailored for authors to help you engage your audience:

Join me in this enlightening talk from the Beyond Book Festival in Miami, where I unveil '3 Growth Secret TRUTHs About Books' that most authors keep under wraps. These secrets are simple in concept but challenging to master, requiring strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the publishing world.

I picked up a speaking technique in my early days that I love!

It's crucial for authors-turned-speakers: the power of the deliberate pause.

Why No One Cares About Your Book – It's a hard pill to swallow, but it's time for some real talk.

Your book isn't for everyone, and that's exactly why your broad-spectrum marketing approach isn't cutting it.

Fear of judgment is an author's silent killer.

Remember, you didn't craft those words for peers. You carved them for those who need them, who would turn to you for help.

Here's how you do it: Infuse your week with content that whispers answers.

The difference between a successful author and an amateur isn't always talent or creativity. Often, it's STRATEGY. Regardless of how captivating your story may be, if your audience can't find your book, it might as well not exist.

→ Publishing a non-fiction book

→ Building a readership

→ Garnering book reviews

→ Engaging with your audience

One tool remains untapped by many authors:

It's untapped because not many understand it SEO.

They say that if you're not on the first page of Google, you might as well not exist.

The business of writing isn’t just about creating books, it’s largely about marketing.

Working as both an author and a marketing strategist for authors, I've seen firsthand how important a tailor-made strategy is for each book and each author.

Here are a few key takeaways I’ve gathered:

Flip the game on doubting ourselves, authors!

Know this, from first draft to finish, authors

often become their own worst critics. It's not new - every author beats themselves up now and then.

Successful authors rarely change their core themes.

Instead, they evolve HOW they present them, guided by these principles:

Speaking and writing a book have transformed my life! If someone had told me a decade ago how profoundly speaking would enrich my life, I'd have probably given them a skeptical look. Today, however, the landscape looks completely different.

#1 Understanding the difference: Author vs. Writer Author: An individual with a message, aiming to solve reader problems through their writing.

Do good to others -IMAM ALI

Your book deserves an audience, and here's how to find It.

Maybe it's not the book but the way it's being unveiled to the world.

It's a harsh reality, but not everyone knows about you or your labor of love.

That's okay!

They thrive on creating narratives, not taglines.

They're passionate about crafting legit stories and experiences that resonate with readers, not about devising strategic marketing plans.

Drowning in the chaos of trying to be an author, marketer, speaker, and web designer all at once?