Amazon Keyword Goldmines: How Indie Authors Find High-Intent Search Terms (Without Guessing) If you’ve ever stared at Amazon ads or your book listing and thought, “Okay… what keywords do I even use?” you’re not alone. Most authors start by guessing. They pick words they like, words that sound “bookish,” or words they assume readers search for.

A practical guide for indie authors on scheduling their release for maximum impact Launching a book isn’t a single moment in time. It’s a long, intentional runway where every step builds momentum toward the day readers finally hold your story in their hands. Many indie authors picture launch week as the finish line, but in reality, it’s the result of months of preparation, coordination, and strategy. A successful launch doesn’t happen by accident. It’s planned, layered, and p

We live in a world of endless scrolling and streaming, where stories arrive through glowing screens and digital feeds. Our calendars live in apps, our conversations exist in group chats, and our entertainment is delivered in pixels and notifications. Surrounded by smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart devices, it’s easy to assume the page has surrendered to the screen. And yet… step into a bookstore on a Saturday afternoon and you will feel a heartbeat. Readers quietly bro

Storytelling is evolving faster than ever. Not because writers have changed — but because readers and reading environments have. We now live in an attention-economy world. A world where stories compete not only with other books, but with scrolling, notifications, TikTok, podcasts, dopamine-drip headlines, livestreams, and binge-watching culture. Yet here’s the good news: Readers still crave deep emotional journeys, layered characters, and immersive worlds. They still want to