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Tamron Hall Debut Memoir Shows Power of Author Branding
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Tamron Hall Debut Memoir Shows Power of Author Branding

Lessons for First-Time Authors from Tamron Hall’s Book Launch Tamron Hall’s debut memoir gives first time authors a useful lesson about personal storytelling and book positioning. Her upcoming memoir Bet on Yourself will arrive from Crown Publishing Group on January 26 2027. The book looks at her career changes, personal challenges, motherhood and the choices <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/tamron-hall-debut-memoir-shows-power-of-author-branding/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Tamron Hall Debut Memoir Shows Power of Author Branding</span></a>

July 16, 2026

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Amazon KDP Explained: Everything New Authors Need to Know
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Amazon KDP Explained: Everything New Authors Need to Know

Key Steps to Successfully Publish on Kindle Direct Publishing Amazon KDP gives new authors a direct way to publish ebooks, paperbacks and hardcovers through Kindle Direct Publishing. If you want to understand self publishing on Amazon you need to know how the platform works, what files you need, how book details affect discovery and why <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/amazon-kdp-explained-everything-new-authors-need-to-know/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Amazon KDP Explained: Everything New Authors Need to Know</span></a>

July 15, 2026

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Amazon KDP Categories and Keywords Authors Must Fix
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Amazon KDP Categories and Keywords Authors Must Fix

How to Choose the Right KDP Categories for Your Book Amazon KDP categories and keywords can make a big difference in how readers find a book. Many self published authors spend months writing their manuscript, then rush through the publishing setup in one sitting. That mistake can hurt visibility before the book even reaches readers. <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/amazon-kdp-categories-and-keywords-authors-must-fix/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Amazon KDP Categories and Keywords Authors Must Fix</span></a>

July 15, 2026

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Common Book Marketing Mistakes That Cost Authors Thousands
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Common Book Marketing Mistakes That Cost Authors Thousands

Why Authors Lose Sales Without a Strategic Marketing Plan Book marketing mistakes can cost authors thousands when they publish without a clear plan, audience message or follow up strategy. Many writers finish a strong manuscript but fail to promote your book in a way that reaches real readers. Publishing success depends on more than writing <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/common-book-marketing-mistakes-that-cost-authors-thousands/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Common Book Marketing Mistakes That Cost Authors Thousands</span></a>

July 14, 2026

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Kindle Unlimited Author Earnings Hit 70.3 Million
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Kindle Unlimited Author Earnings Hit 70.3 Million

The Rise of Kindle Unlimited in the Ebook Market Kindle Unlimited author earnings reached 70.3 million dollars in May 2026, giving self published authors another reason to look closely at KDP Select. The latest figure shows that Amazon’s reading subscription model still plays a major role in ebook income. For authors in the United States, <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/kindle-unlimited-author-earnings-hit-70-3-million/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Kindle Unlimited Author Earnings Hit 70.3 Million</span></a>

July 14, 2026

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How to Turn Your Book Into a Long Term Marketing Asset
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How to Turn Your Book Into a Long Term Marketing Asset

How Books Become Long-Term Marketing Assets for Authors Author branding helps turn your book into more than a one time release. A strong book can support book marketing long after launch day because it gives readers a clear way to understand your message, experience and value. Business growth through books happens when authors use their <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/how-to-turn-your-book-into-a-long-term-marketing-asset/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Turn Your Book Into a Long Term Marketing Asset</span></a>

July 13, 2026

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Book Marketing on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Reach More Readers
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Book Marketing on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Reach More Readers

Budget-Friendly Book Marketing Strategies for Authors Affordable book marketing helps authors reach more readers without spending more than they can manage. If you want strong book promotion ideas you need a clear reader message, useful content and steady author outreach. To market your book on a budget you should focus on actions that build trust <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/book-marketing-on-a-budget-affordable-ways-to-reach-more-readers/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Book Marketing on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Reach More Readers</span></a>

July 10, 2026

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Will Wight’s Overworld Shows a New Path for Self Published Authors
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Will Wight’s Overworld Shows a New Path for Self Published Authors

How Will Wight’s Latest Book Impacts Self-Publishing Trends Will Wight’s upcoming fantasy novel Overworld is giving self published authors a fresh reason to pay attention. The bestselling author behind the Cradle series built a strong name in the indie world before bringing this new LitRPG adventure to Tor Books. PEOPLE recently revealed the cover for <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/will-wights-overworld-shows-a-new-path-for-self-published-authors/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Will Wight’s Overworld Shows a New Path for Self Published Authors</span></a>

July 10, 2026

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How to Get More Amazon Reviews Without Breaking the Rules
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How to Get More Amazon Reviews Without Breaking the Rules

Ethical Strategies for Gathering Book Reviews on Amazon Amazon book reviews can help readers understand whether a book may be right for them but authors must collect them in a careful and honest way. A safe book review strategy focuses on real readers’ clear requests and platform rules. Author marketing should never involve payment pressure <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/how-to-get-more-amazon-reviews-without-breaking-the-rules/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Get More Amazon Reviews Without Breaking the Rules</span></a>

July 9, 2026

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Amazon KDP Expands 70 Percent Royalty for Authors
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Amazon KDP Expands 70 Percent Royalty for Authors

New Royalty Rules for Self-Published Authors on KDP Amazon KDP just rolled out a royalty update that’s actually worth paying attention to if you’re a self published author. From July 7, 2026, ebooks on Amazon.com can now earn the 70 percent royalty rate even if they’re priced up to 12.99 dollars. Earlier, that upper limit <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/amazon-kdp-expands-70-percent-royalty-for-authors/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Amazon KDP Expands 70 Percent Royalty for Authors</span></a>

July 9, 2026

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