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Favorite Author Education Finds: January-April 2026


Introduction

Welcome to a new series! I wanted to start this because I am always finding great articles and other information around the internet that is free author gold. I want there to be a place for you to come find information on interesting topics, the latest trends, or latest self or trad publishing news. As a bonus, this also helps me keep these resources organized for myself rather than saving them all in chaos to my bookmarks bar. Lol 

Happy Learning! 

My Favorite Resources 



The Finds

BookBub Partners Blog


-Starting off strong, this is a great blog post on the best resources to find self-publishing news on! If you don't look at any other links below, you'll stay up to date on all the big things by following/subscribing to these recommended sources. 



-I thought this was a great checklist and really makes you think about the ways to market on your book launch. 


- I switched to BookBub Author websites in March and I can't rave about them enough, and now they have newsletter tools included with unlimited subscribers all in one place! It is so easy to set up and I had a website and newsletter up and running in less than 30 minutes. I highly recommend this platform!

Written Word Media 

-This is a fantastic article for going into the new year. If you've been out of the self publishing game a while, or are totally new to the business this is perfect at getting you up to speed. (Just know I do not agree with GenAI use in any part of this business. From writing, publishing, cover design, artwork, marketing and more.)

-I thought this was a great place to start that helps TikTok not feel overwhelming and simplifies the type of content you need on there. 

-This was a comfort read. Seriously. Readers haven't really changed and as authors, I love that we can still rely on those classic methods to reach our audience. The newsletter will never die. 

-Fantastic article at explaining the KDP Dashboard for newbies and vets who never really paid attention to it before. 

- This is a great explanation of marketing that gives you a plan, and erases overwhelm. 

Reedsy

-This gave me good ideas and really got my gears moving on how to make my website truly the main destination that readers want to visit first instead of retailers. A place they know they will get news first and create a content ecosystem that offers them more along with interactive features.

-I haven't explored all of these websites personally, but you may find a gem in here! I also love a list of lists if you can't tell by this post and had to include one here where you may find the answers to all your questions. 

Draft2Digital

-The biggest news going around right now is Draft2Digital announcing new fees. 


The Authors Guild

-I do not agree with the use of GenAi in creative fields, but I do like to keep up to date on what's going on with it, ethical concerns, how it's impacting readers, authors, publishers etc. 
-I think this might be a fantastic option for debut or newer authors. Something to think about for sure. 

David Gaughran

-This is all you need ot know on current book promotion websites.

Free Resource from author CD Reiss


-An absolutely essential resource for all authors on amazon to have. Everyone say thank you to CD Reiss for making this guide free for all of us! 

Conclusion

That's all I have for you today! I hope you enjoy these, and maybe find something here useful to you. 
Leave me a comment below with one of your favorite resources! 

Happy Writing! 


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