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The Hard Knock Author Life

Working with authors on a daily basis, I get so many questions.

What is my author brand? What is a marketing strategy? How do I pitch my book?

Where do I find someone too help me develop my manuscript? Do author coaches exist? What tf am I doing?


Blog and Info

  • Why Isn’t My Book Selling? (And 3 Simple Fixes That Work)

    Struggling to sell your book even though itโ€™s good? Itโ€™s not your writingโ€”itโ€™s your marketing. Learn 3 proven strategies to build trust, stay consistent, and connect emotionally with readers to boost your book sales.

  • Pinterest Marketing Strategy for Authors: A Complete Guide

    In 2025, Pinterest continues to evolve as a platform. Book promotion and marketing have had great results! If you’ve ever been curious as a book babe about Pinterest marketing, we have the deets for you today. There’s nearly half a million users every month scrolling Pinterest, looking for ideas, and we have seen marketing work…

  • How to Build an Author Platform Without Relying on Social Media

    The world seems to be revolving around online platforms more and more as the days go by, and itโ€™s easy to think that the only way to make your way is by using social media. While social media is great, itโ€™s not the main way marketing takes place. Itโ€™s a tool we can use for…