A Library of Free Tips for New Authors
Your shortcut to book publishing smarter — not harder.
Writing a great book is one thing. Publishing it? Marketing it? Actually getting it read? That’s a whole different beast. And let’s face it — most of us had to figure things out the hard way, one blog post (or mistake) at a time.
That’s why we built the ReaderVerified Tips Library — a curated collection of smart, field-tested advice from real authors, not armchair experts or $997 webinar coaches.
If you’ve ever Googled:
- how to publish a book without getting scammed
- best book review platforms for self-published authors
- how to market your book on a budget
- where to get honest feedback before publishing
- …this page is for you.
What You’ll Find Inside
We’ve organized our Tips Library into 5 core sections — with new contributions added regularly:
1. Writing Advice
How to write fiction that sells (and still feels like yours)
Structuring a nonfiction book for clarity and authority
Tools to help with outlining, pacing, and editing try:
Plottr: story outlining software with a visual timeline, plot templates, character sheets, and more to visualize and plot books easier than ever.
Grammarly: an online grammar checker and writing assistant using AI and natural language processing to correct grammatical errors and improve writing.
ProWritingAid: is a self-editing tool that helps you feel confident in your writing by providing instant analysis and improvements.
2. Self-Publishing Checklists
Step-by-step guides for formatting, uploading, and pricing
Where to publish (and where to avoid)
KDP do’s and don’ts
Try: Reedsy’s Formatting Tool, Draft2Digital
3. Book Marketing Tips
How to get your book noticed without blowing your budget
Growing your email list the right way
Free promo tricks that still work try:
StoryOrigin: is a book marketing platform for authors to manage promotions.
BookFunnel: is an author service that specializes in ebook and audio distribution, sending ARCs, and creating tools that save indie authors time and sanity.
MailerLite: is an email marketing platform that helps creators, small businesses, and ecommerce stores grow their audience and boost revenue.
4. Trusted Author Feedback
When to hire an editor (and how to spot a bad one)
Beta readers vs peer reviewers vs ARC readers
How to give and get reviews that actually help
That’s our specialty. See: ReaderVerified peer-to-peer book reviews
5. Sales & Strategy
Cracking the Amazon algorithm
How to set up an Author Central Page that converts to reviews, rankings and sales
The truth about “bestseller” badges and categories
How to Use It
Browse by topic or keyword, save tips to your dashboard, and contribute your own if you’ve learned something the hard way.
Every article is short, actionable, and honest. No fluff, no paywalls, and no upsells.
This is knowledge shared by authors, for authors — to help you skip the landmines and focus on writing and selling better books.
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- do’s and don’ts for self-publishing authors
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