Diversifying Your Distribution as a Self-Published Author

We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” However, as a self-published author, this is more like a mantra for success. At least for me it is. I had to maximize my distribution and find the platforms that gave me the highest royalty percentage.

Every platform is good at one thing and not so good at others. I just could not find one platform to serve all my needs…and result in sales. So, after years of analysis and platform jumping, here’s what I ended up with.

The Power of Words Over Life and Death

                  Words Matter If you are a writer, like me, you may know all too well the power of words. But in this case, I am not only speaking about what you write and others read. As we hit the halfway point in 2023,...

Celebrating Black Female Writers: How Black Women Are Changing the Writing Landscape

It is an undeniable truth that Black women have been historically marginalized and excluded from the writing landscape, yet their contributions have been essential for the development of literature and writing as we know it today. As we celebrate Black History Month, I want to take a moment to recognize, honor, and celebrate Black women writers who have been trailblazers and pioneers in the literary world.

Words Have Power Part 2

Words Have Power Part 2

Words have Power, but can they generate an income? I’ve struggled with this one for many years. The goal of my ‘words’ are to make an impact on readers’ lives and tell the world the stories that dwell inside my head. It seems that if you are an Indie Author looking to...

Open for Press Release: Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Winner

Open for Press Release: Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Winner

Readers’ Favorite is proud to announce that “Black Child to Black Woman” by Cheryl Denise Bannerman won the Honorable Mention Award in the Fiction – Urban category.

You can learn more about Cheryl Denise Bannerman and “Black Child to Black Woman” at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/black-child-to-black-woman where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

The High Road

The High Road

Have you ever been in a situation where what you 'thought' was real, ended up being fiction? How did you handle it? What would you have done differently today? Journaling your thoughts and feelings can be so cathartic for healing, as well as exercise for releasing...

Unspoken Words

Unspoken Words

It is often the unspoken words that hurt us the most. In order to break the silence of abuse, we must find our voice again. This is the first series of blog posts based on the topics in my books. Words Never Spoken is not just a book of poetry, but a story of hope,...