KN Magazine: Articles
Crafting Killer Back Cover Copy
Want readers to grab your book off the shelf—or click “Buy Now”? It all starts with the back cover copy. Learn how to craft compelling blurbs that hook readers using GMC (goal, motivation, conflict) and genre-appropriate voice to boost sales and reader engagement.
This Crazy Writing Life: Amazon Ads Part Three–Don't Forget to Press the Clutch...
In this third installment on Amazon advertising, Steven Womack dives into manual ad targeting, explains the difference between keyword match types, and explores how to avoid getting lost in Amazon's massive category maze. If you're an indie author who wants to take the wheel, this is the roadmap.
The Importance of Honest Feedback
Writers can’t improve in isolation. This blog explores the importance of honest feedback—critiques, alpha and beta readers, and professional editing—offering a roadmap for refining your manuscript and growing as an author.
Audiobooks
Audiobooks are a rapidly growing format and can significantly expand your audience and sales. This post explores why authors should consider audiobooks, how to produce them, and how to effectively distribute them through platforms like ACX.
Keywords, Descriptions, Jacket Copy
Learn the importance of keywords, descriptions, and jacket copy when publishing your book. Discover how to optimize your book for search engines and write compelling descriptions that hook potential readers.
Getting Started In Indie Pubbing — Part Two – The First Few Choices
In part two of my series on independent publishing, I discuss the first critical choices you’ll need to make when deciding how to publish your book. From selecting the format—hardcover, paperback, or eBook—to considering production quality and distribution, these decisions will shape your indie-pubbing journey.
Agents- You Don’t Need Them
The gatekeeping power of literary agents is fading. From query letter struggles to payment pitfalls, this piece explores why modern authors don’t necessarily need agents—and how to navigate the publishing world without them.
Punctuation is Power - Part 5: Are you in business or in hobby?
In this article, the difference between approaching writing as a hobby versus a business is explored, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, editing, and the realities of the book industry in today’s market.
Twelve Steps to Writing the Cozy/Amateur Sleuth Mystery Series
Award-winning author Lois Winston outlines twelve essential steps to writing a successful cozy or amateur sleuth mystery series, sharing insider tips from her own bestselling experience.
10 Tips for Submitting to an Anthology
Learn how to improve your chances of getting published in a short story anthology with 10 insider tips from an experienced author, editor, and publisher.
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