Pen & Quill Nikki Auberkett

Establish your author brand and boost your marketing with The Author Platform Bootprint—debuts January 17th!

Ready to submit your novel to awards panels? Download our FREE 2023 Book Awards Checklist

For more information regarding editorial rates in independent publishing, go to www.the-efa.org

Read more about the HarperCollins strike at: https://www.fastcompany.com/90821278/harper-collins-union-strike

Book piracy is a HOT topic on social media — and no one is safe!
Not even me!

If you've been a victim of book pirating, grab a copy of this Copyright Infringement Notice Template (make sure you make a copy so you can insert your own information!):

Copyright Infringement Notice Template

 

For more information regarding copyright laws in the United States of America, registration, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), visit:

https://www.copyright.gov/

https://www.copyright.gov/dmca/

 

A SUPER special thanks to our new podcast editor, Sparklebard Studios! https://www.sparklebardstudios.com/

One of the #1 Biggest Questions authors have across platforms is, "How do I market my book?"
The short answer: grow your readership!
The long answer: listen to this episode and book marketing expert, Hannah Richards, will walk you through it!
Hannah Richards is a social media manager and consultant for authors. She’s helped hundreds of authors through her own business and Mindbuck Media Book Publicity where she has a team of three and works with publicists. She lives in Colorado, loves all animals, and loves helping authors find their dream readers through authentic engagement strategies, branding, and content.
Twitter: @actsocialHannah
Instagram: @actsocialhannah
You can visit her website here: www.hannahrichardssocialmedia.com
 
 

Who's ready for the 2022 Book Awards season?
If you didn't shout "I AM!!!" then this is the podcast episode for you! 
Most people don't know (because I don't announce it often) that I've actually been a judge on book awards panels and other similar evaluation-based events - which means everything we'll be talking about comes directly from the rubrics.
Download the FREE 2022 Book Awards Checklist and follow along as we look at which features judges pay attention to, the percentage weights of each category, and enjoy a BONUS calendar of the best national/international awards programs open to self-publishing authors!
Want more Pen & Quill content? Check out our new blog!

In an attempt to invite people into my Launch Team for Prax (coming April 2022!), we discovered that most people - including authors and Bookstagrammers - have no idea what a Launch Team even is!
Well, we are about to fix that.
And when I say "we", I really mean me, Nikki Auberkett, and my co-host, Quill (who tried to edit this episode by deleting 80% of it).
Check out the new company, and new website, at www.talaeditorial.com
Follow us on Instagram @thetalaeditorial
And, as always, follow your favorite developmental editor on Instagram @nikkiauberkett
Want to join the Prax Launch Team and get exclusive behind-the-scenes updates, early access to the ebook, and a signed copy - all for FREE? Sign up here at bit.ly/Prax2022

Ever wonder why witches have pointy hats and black cats seem to get the worst luck?
What better way to kick off a brand new season and a whole new podcast (title) than with a month-long "Monster Mash"?  Tune in every week during October to hear all the fascinating facts and histories of some of Halloween's most popular monsters and magical mayhem-makers!
This week's episode talks about some of the ancient histories of witches and how gender disparities in some of humanity's most popular industries led to today's depiction of witches, witchcraft, and those adorable little kitties.
Check out the links below to read the articles referenced in the episode, and be sure to follow me on Instagram for more updates, contests, and to DM me if you have any questions!
 
https://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/witch-outfit-history-theories
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/women-used-dominate-beer-industry-until-witch-accusations-started-pouring-180977171/
https://beerandbrewing.com/how-women-brewsters-saved-the-world/
https://www.hartz.com/how-black-cats-came-to-halloween/
https://www.amazon.com/Anthropology-Religion-Magic-Witchcraft/dp/1138692522