Self-published author website comparison: DIY vs professional design showing frustrated author versus confident author with organized workspace

Why Every Self-Published Author Needs a Website in 2025

With 78% of readers checking an author’s website before buying their books, self-published authors without a professional online presence are losing credibility and sales. While social media platforms can disappear overnight, your website is the one digital asset you truly own and control. A well-designed author website works 24/7 to market your books, grow your email list, and establish you as a serious professional in your field.

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The Secret Recipe for a Viral Book Video Promotion

Book video promotion is one of the most powerful tools an author can use to gain visibility, grow an audience, and turn readers into fans. When crafted with purpose and heart, your book video can become the bridge between your story and the world.

Mirela Carmen Stancu

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The Secret Formula Behind Book Trailers for Authors

Book trailers for authors are a powerful way to connect with readers by visually telling your story, building excitement, and turning casual browsers into loyal fans.

Mirela Carmen Stancu

Illustration of an author sharing a book trailer video on various social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram

24 Places to Promote Your Book Trailer Video

Learn 24 powerful ways to promote your book trailer video across top platforms. Reach more readers, build your brand, and boost book sales with smart video placement.

Mirela Carmen Stancu

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Authors! Struggling to Build a Business Around Your Book? Try a Book Trailer for Authors!

Struggling to market your book and build a business around it? Discover how a book trailer for authors can transform your visibility, connect emotionally with readers, and boost your sales—on autopilot.

Mirela Carmen Stancu

The Perfect Moment is Now. Motivation for writing a book today.

Myth of the Perfect Time to Write a Book | How to Start Today

Wondering if there’s a ‘perfect time’ to start writing your book? This article explores the myth of waiting for ideal conditions, offering practical tips to overcome procrastination and motivational insights for aspiring authors. Discover why there’s no better moment than now to begin your writing journey!

Mirela Carmen Stancu

Discover creativity at Dating Your Muse—2025, a writing retreat near Dracula’s Castle. Join fellow writers for a transformative experience in Transylvania.

Back from the Writing Retreat

Experience the magic of the Writing Retreat—Dating Your Muse! Discover creativity, peace, and inspiration near Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania. Join us for an unforgettable 2025 retreat!

Mirela Carmen Stancu

Vulnerable and Authentic Writing: The key to a nonfiction book of impact

Writing with authenticity and vulnerability is the key to crafting nonfiction books that leave a lasting impact. True storytelling comes from a place of openness, requiring emotional courage and self-discovery.

Mirela Carmen Stancu

The Dangerous Practice of Friends Leaving Reviews

To an Indie Author, a review is more than just a series of stars. It’s validation for all the hours spent creating a work of fiction. We want to be noticed by our peers. We want to know that all those hours bleeding at the keyboard weren’t spent in vain, and that we have done our job right. Those stars, to us, are priceless.

Amy Salechien

Tragedy Amplifies Comedy

In summary, I believe that readers of my novel will become increasingly sensitized to child maltreatment because it is fun to read with tragedy amplifying subsequent comedy.

Robert Eggleton