April 20, 2026
By Amanda Miller
Regardless of where you stand on AI, one thing is clear: the publishing industry is no longer sitting on the sidelines.
Behind the scenes, real changes are already happening—editors are asking new questions, bookstores are making decisions about what they will and won’t carry, and […]
April 20, 2026
By Amanda Miller
Currently, AI is the wild, wild West of the 21st century and publishing industry professionals are on the frontlines of watching it unfold. As a publishing consultant who has worked in this industry for the past six years alongside editors and professionals with decades of experience, I’ve […]
January 15, 2026
September 15, 2025
By Amanda Miller
If you’re an indie author, you don’t just need words at your disposal. You also need design expertise. After all, once the book is written, you’ll need a host of eye-catching marketing materials, including bookmarks, postcards, book trailers, memes and much more.
Not to worry. The Internet has tons of resources at […]
September 15, 2025
By Amanda Miller
Faced with the arduous task of marketing a book, you may conclude that writing it was the easy part!
Most authors—both traditionally and independently published—eventually face a laundry list of marketing tasks, including devising an overall plan, and finding ways to garner more reviews and generate […]
August 11, 2025
By Paul Goat Allen
Straight from the files of Stating the Obvious comes the next BlueInk blog about the monumental importance of a novel’s conclusion. It’s a no-brainer, right? Your novel needs a memorable ending in order to have any chance at commercial success.
But then why do so many novels have weak conclusions?
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May 14, 2025
By BlueInk Staff
Unhappy with a review of your book? There’s a lesson to be learned in the case of Jacqueline Howett, an author who posted her angry response to a bad review of her book online. It went viral, and her fit became the stuff of legend.
Here’s the backstory:
Howett wrote and published […]
April 24, 2025
March 14, 2025
By BlueInk Review Staff
Too many authors seek reviews before their books are ready for prime time. The result is predictable: a negative review that won’t help sell the book and will only demoralize the author.
Don’t be in a rush to get a review. Before looking for a critical appraisal, ask […]
March 14, 2025
By BlueInk Review Staff
So you’ve gotten several reviews of your book. Congratulations! You are headed in the right direction when it comes to marketing your book.
But now what?
Here are 11 ways to maximize the impact of a professional review. Use it…:
1. On social media: […]
