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Author Marketing Blog

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Practical guides, platform comparisons, and email marketing strategies for indie authors โ€” written by authors, for authors.

Author MarketingApr 3, 2026

How to Create an ARC Team That Delivers Reviews on Launch Day in 2026

**An ARC team** is a dedicated group of readers who receive advanced review copies (ARCs) of a book before its official publication date to provide early review

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Platform ComparisonsApr 2, 2026

Prolific Works vs BookFunnel for Free Book Giveaways: Which Platform Wins in 2026?

Prolific Works vs BookFunnel is a key decision for indie authors looking to grow their email list through free book giveaways. Both platforms excel at deliverin

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Email MarketingApr 1, 2026

Why Indie Author Email Open Rates Are Declining in 2024 and 7 Strategies to Boost Them Now

**Indie author email open rates** are declining due to increased competition in inboxes, evolving spam filters, and reader fatigue from irrelevant content. Auth

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Email MarketingMar 31, 2026

How to Build a 5-Email Welcome Sequence That Turns New Subscribers Into Superfans in 2026

A 5-email welcome sequence is a series of automated emails sent to new subscribers, designed to introduce them to an author's world, build rapport, and encourag

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Reader MagnetsMar 30, 2026

7 Reader Magnet Ideas Beyond the Free Book โ€” For Authors Who Want to Stand Out in 2026

**Reader magnets** are powerful tools for indie authors to attract new readers and grow their email lists by offering valuable content in exchange for an email

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How-To GuidesMar 29, 2026

How to Set Up a BookFunnel Group Promo in 2026 That Actually Grows Your Email List

**BookFunnel group promos** are collaborative marketing events where multiple indie authors team up to offer free or discounted books to a shared audience, effe

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How-To GuidesMar 28, 2026

10 Newsletter Swap Mistakes Indie Authors Make in 2024 (And How to Avoid Every One)

Newsletter swaps are a powerful, cost-effective strategy for indie authors to expand their reach and grow their email lists by cross-promoting with other author

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Platform ComparisonsMar 28, 2026

BookFunnel vs StoryOrigin in 2026: The Complete Comparison Every Indie Author Needs

1. [The Evolving Landscape of Author Marketing in 2026](#the-evolving-landscape-of-author-marketing-in-2026)

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Email MarketingMar 24, 2026

How to Build Your First Author Email List From Zero in 2024 (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. [Why an Author Email List is Your Most Valuable Asset (Even From Zero)](#why-an-author-email-list-is-your-most-valuable-asset-even-from-zero)

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