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Will You Be Recommended by the Answer Engines?
The world of discovery has changed dramatically and a lot of authors are still playing the game like it's 2023. This video will help you understand what to do to enter 2026 with your discoverability. Side note - One really cool thing my team built is an LLM discovery scorecard. We have been working on improving my score (original results noted in the infographic below) and we're just starting to roll out this scorecard for our clients so we can implement plans to improve their discoverability. What are you going to do next to improve YOUR discoverability?
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@Bill Miller What are you doing for your AEO Bill?
Weekly Discussion: What part of your author journey is taking way longer than you thought it would?
Writing, editing, tech, confidence, marketing, choosing a direction — all fair game. Share yours below.
Weekly Discussion: What part of your author journey is taking way longer than you thought it would?
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@Vasi Smith Rich Dad Poor Dad started off self-publishing, sold it, then bought it back!
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@Atiba Robinson Hiring editors or self-editing?
Looking to this community for your opinion
A little background about what I'm working on for context... I am in the process of putting together a book about the 2009 Super Bowl Champion Saints - stories from the players, coaches, etc. that made that year so special. I have spoken to 30+ guys from that roster and plan to finalize the participants list around June of this year. From there, I will get the first draft finalized, edited and so on. I also do a podcast where I interview former players and talk about their lives before, during and after football. I used to also write articles for a website after these interviews but have since stuck to just the podcast to share them. Now, here is the question. Do you think it makes more sense to start writing these articles again to help build my audience more (the website has a larger following than I do personally - I have about 20K across all platforms) OR Do I start posting these articles as a book series on KDP to build my library on that platform? Any insight would be great. I really value all of your opinions since you've either traveled down the road I hope to navigate or are right there alongside me at the moment. Thanks!
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This is a fantastic topic for a video and since I'm heading to the studio on Friday you can look for my answer in video format in 3 weeks or so ... Short answer: If the end goal is a flagship Saints book that matters, then: You don’t start with KDP but you don’t stop at articles. What you want to do is post your articles and use them as a public test. Get feedback. See what is really hitting. Then package into a book (and do this as quickly as you can to build your platform and own the space) .
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By the way - I want you to imagine the Saints are in the Superbowl in 2027 ... do you wish your book was out or are you glad you spent the year just writing articles?
Author reviews for book cover
I have my advanced reader copy of my book and have started to share with readers to get some people ready for Amazon reviews at the time of book launch. I also know an author who I think would be a well-aligned thought-leader with the topic in my book. Is there value in asking her to read my book and offer a testimonial for the cover? Is there a particular etiquette or way of approaching this? Would love any perspective from others or videos from the @Book Launchers Team. Thank you!!
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@Shane Vigeant This!! What if what they give you is NOT cover worthy?! But I always suggest asking because if you don't the answer is guaranteed.
Stay warm and Stay Safe
All, with this Snow-appaloosa happening for most of the US, coupled with extremely low temps, its time to just stay in, snuggle up with a blanket - or a good fire - and read a good book. A No Boring - good book. I wish you all the best.
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Meanwhile here in Las Vegas I played in an outdoor pickleball tournament in shorts and a t-shirt yesterday. It was not accurately named ...
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@Kevin Hall After thinking we didn't make the playoffs (we'd packed up and were just watching friends play in their final match) we ended up getting into the finals when our point differential broke a 3-way tie for fourth (top 4 advanced to finals) and we lost in the gold medal match so we got silver!! Me and my partner were pretty excited with that!! Thanks. Sorry about your driveway though :( I don't miss snow shoveling at all.
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Founder of Book Launchers, creator of Author Launch Kit (book marketing software), bestselling author x4, Canadian living in Las Vegas

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