By Dirk Ebener - May 29, 2026 The Author Entrepreneur: A Suggested Guide to Managing Your Book Sales Many writers dream of turning their ideas into stories and seeing their name on a book cover. But once your first book is out, you also become a business owner. Learning how to manage book sales is what turns a hobby into a real writing career. If you do not have a clear way to track and grow your income, you will end up guessing which marketing efforts work and which do not

By Dirk Ebener - May 23, 2026 Connecting with readers at book fairs is allowing indie authors to build important personal relationships. Finishing your book is just the beginning of your journey as an author. The real challenge is connecting with readers. With so many books online and changing algorithms, it can feel tough to reach your audience. But book fairs give you a strong, often-missed chance to get noticed. Book fairs bring together people who truly love books. Inst

By Dirk Ebener - May 15, 2026 Your travel manuscript is now with the copyeditor. It might seem like a good time to take a break before publishers or formatters get involved, but this is actually the perfect moment to start your marketing efforts. If you wait until your book is completely finished, you might miss your best opportunity. Success often depends on the work you do while your manuscript is still being copyedited. Bringing in Advance Review Copy (ARC) readers whi

By Dirk Ebener - May 8, 2026 Quiet Coffee Shop My travel journal and laptop are open, and for the next few hours, this coffee shop becomes my creative space. I’ve found a quiet spot near Nanjing Road in Shanghai, a peaceful break from the busy shopping street just outside. Working remotely here takes real focus, with the city’s energy always close by. Enjoy reading " The Author’s Progress: The “Remote Office” Anywhere." Over the years, my “mobile office” routine has taken o