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What if changing the world begins with one small act of kindness? Halloween is just around the corner. Soon, we’ll see ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and all sorts of characters wandering our neighborhoods. But here’s a thought: What if the mask we most need to remove isn’t the one we wear

When the world feels chaotic and confusing, we turn to books to remind us that we are not alone. We live in a world where we can connect with almost anyone, anywhere, at almost any time. We can text. We can video chat. We can comment. We can follow people

When we are looking for answers, it’s because we need to know what to do next. How do I solve this problem? How do I get from here to there? What am I missing? Who has already figured this out? That’s where books can be incredibly powerful. A good book

I keep hearing that book sales are down because people can find the information they want on a website.  That’s not what I’m seeing in our business. We’re busier now than we’ve ever been in our 23+ years. People are buying books because they still believe in possibility. We live

TITLE: Horizon of Hope AUTHOR: Dondee Sponseller ABOUT THE BOOK: International Bestseller From brokenness to freedom, one woman’s journey of faith, courage, and hope. What if the very place meant to be your safe haven becomes the source of your deepest pain? In Horizon of Hope, Dondee Sponseller shares a

IngramSpark’s ASSIST TOOL Is Your Book’s Metadata Working for You? You wrote the book. You designed the cover. You chose the title. You may have even spent hours agonizing over the subtitle. But there’s another part of your book that can have a surprisingly big impact on whether the right

AI and Your Book: Who Owns What? Here’s a question I’m hearing more and more from authors: “If I use AI to help write my book, do I still own the copyright?” It’s a very reasonable question. And the answer is not quite as simple as “yes” or “no.” Here’s

Ingram’s New “Covered” Another Door to Discovery for Independent Authors If you’re an independent author, you already know that getting your book published is only part of the journey. The bigger question is: How do I help the right people discover it? That’s why I’m paying attention to a new offering

Substack: What Authors and Thought Leaders Need to Know There’s a new publishing conversation happening, and it isn’t just about books. More and more writers, authors, coaches, consultants, speakers, and thought leaders are turning to Substack as a way to share their ideas, build an audience, and create a direct relationship with

THE POWER OF FIRSTS: Stay Open to Possibility August always reminds me of the first day of school, so this month’s four weekly blogs will all highlight a “first!” Have you ever played an old-fashioned pinball machine? I sometimes think life works much the same way. Imagine that you’re the