Samantha Panzera, Author at Aspiring Writer Academy

How to Find a Writing Group: Tips for New Authors

By Samantha Panzera | November 21, 2023 |

Are you eager to connect with like-minded authors and build meaningful writing friendships? Our post How to Find a Writing Group: Tips for New Authors is tailor-made for you. Writing does not have to be a solitary journey. It can be filled with friends who also aspire to take their writing to the next level. There are many groups that authors can join to help them with motivation, accountability, and guidance in their writing careers.

Are you eager to connect with like-minded authors and build meaningful writing friendships? Our post How to Find a Writing Group: Tips for New Authors is tailor-made for you. Writing does not have to be a solitary journey. It can be filled with friends who also aspire to take their writing to the next level. There are many groups that authors can join to help them with motivation, accountability, and guidance in their writing careers.

Amazon KDP for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Publishing

By Samantha Panzera | May 2, 2023 |

We wrote this article Amazon KDP for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Publishing to help walk authors through the process of setting up their book details page, adding their book content, book description, uploading manuscripts and book covers, and setting up their pricing and royalties. We hope that this overview of the publishing process through the Amazon KDP Dashboard will help de-stress self-publishing your book.

We wrote this article Amazon KDP for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Publishing to help walk authors through the process of setting up their book details page, adding their book content, book description, uploading manuscripts and book covers, and setting up their pricing and royalties.
We hope that this overview of the publishing process through the Amazon KDP Dashboard will help de-stress self-publishing your book.

The Ultimate Guide to Using ChatGPT for Book Title Inspiration

By Samantha Panzera | March 28, 2023 |

Are you endlessly searching for the perfect title for your new book but feeling absolutely stuck? Do you ever feel like you are struggling to come up with creative book titles to help your new novel stand out among the thousands of books in the Amazon marketplace? In our blog post, The Ultimate Guide to Using ChatGPT for Book Title Inspiration, we will cover what ChatGPT is and how you can use it to overcome writer's block and create stunning titles you never would have thought of before.

Are you endlessly searching for the perfect title for your new book but feeling absolutely stuck? Do you ever feel like you are struggling to come up with creative book titles to help your new novel stand out among the thousands of books in the Amazon marketplace? In our blog post, The Ultimate Guide to Using ChatGPT for Book Title Inspiration, we will cover what ChatGPT is and how you can use it to overcome writer’s block and create stunning titles you never would have thought of before.

An Author Website is Your Ultimate Marketing Tool: Here’s Why

By Samantha Panzera | February 27, 2023 |

In this digital age having a website is a must for authors who want to build their online presence, promote their books, and reach a larger audience. In this article, An Author Website is Your Ultimate Marketing Tool: Here’s Why, we’ll take a look at the key elements of an effective author website. We will cover the benefits of having an author website, what to include in an author website, and tips for designing an effective author website.

In this digital age having a website is a must for authors who want to build their online presence, promote their books, and reach a larger audience. What many authors don’t realize is that an author website can be their ultimate marketing tool. In this article, An Author Website is Your Ultimate Marketing Tool: Here’s Why, we’ll take a look at the key elements of an effective author website. We will cover the benefits of having an author website, what to include in an author website, and tips for designing an effective author website. So, if you’re an author who is ready to take your career to the next level, let’s get started.

How To Plan an Amazing Children’s Book Launch Party

By Samantha Panzera | January 30, 2023 |

One of the best ways to promote and celebrate the release of your new children's book is by throwing a book launch party. Writing and publishing a book takes tons of hard work and having a book launch party is a fantastic way to celebrate the big achievement. Book launch parties can also help increase book sales, build up hype about your book, and help you build a new audience of readers. In this blog post, we will go over How To Plan an Amazing Children’s Book Launch Party.

One of the best ways to promote and celebrate the release of your new children’s book is by throwing a book launch party. Writing and publishing a book takes tons of hard work and having a book launch party is a fantastic way to celebrate the big achievement. Book launch parties can also help increase book sales, build up hype about your book, and help you build a new audience of readers. In this blog post, we will go over How To Plan an Amazing Children’s Book Launch Party.

Biggest Self-Publishing Mistakes New Authors Make

By Samantha Panzera | November 29, 2022 |

There is a lot to learn about writing and self-publishing. In this blog post, we will cover the Biggest Self-Publishing Mistakes New Authors Make to help you avoid common pitfalls and give your book its best chance of success.

There is a lot to learn about writing and self-publishing. In this blog post, we will cover the Biggest Self-Publishing Mistakes New Authors Make to help you avoid common pitfalls and give your book its best chance of success.

65 Gifts for Writers (That They Will Love) 2022

By Samantha Panzera | November 21, 2022 |

Are you struggling to find that perfect gift for the novelist in your life? You are in luck! We have gathered tons of ideas in one place and put together a list of 65 Gifts for Writers (That They Will Love) 2022. We hope that this post will help you find the perfect gift for writers, editors, and critique partners.

Are you struggling to find that perfect gift for the novelist in your life? You are in luck! We have gathered tons of ideas in one place and put together a list of 65 Gifts for Writers (That They Will Love) 2022. We hope that this post will help you find the perfect gift for writers, editors, and critique partners.

25 Best Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Writers Under $20

By Samantha Panzera | November 18, 2022 |

Are you struggling to find fun Christmas stocking stuffers for the writer in your life? If you need ideas and inspiration for gifts while sticking to a budget, you are in luck! We have gathered a list of the 25 Best Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Writers Under $20. We hope that this list can help you get ahead of the holiday season and help you find unique and creative stocking stuffers that a writer, editor, or critique partner will absolutely love.

Are you struggling to find fun Christmas stocking stuffers for the writer in your life? If you need ideas and inspiration for gifts while sticking to a budget, you are in luck! We have gathered a list of the 25 Best Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Writers Under $20. We hope that this list can help you get ahead of the holiday season and help you find unique and creative stocking stuffers that a writer, editor, or critique partner will absolutely love.

What to Include in Your Author Newsletter

By Samantha Panzera | November 15, 2022 |

As an author, you have probably heard that you need an email list to market your books. You may have signed up for an email mailing list service and are ready to craft your first newsletter, except while staring at the blank page, you have no idea what to do. What should you write? What do readers want to hear about? In this post, we will help you brainstorm What to Include in Your Author Newsletter.

As an author, you have probably heard that you need an email list to market your books. You may have signed up for an email mailing list service and are ready to craft your first newsletter, except while staring at the blank page, you have no idea what to do. What should you write? What do readers want to hear about? In this post, we will help you brainstorm What to Include in Your Author Newsletter.

Why Authors Need an Email Newsletter

By Samantha Panzera | November 1, 2022 |

As a new author, you may be wondering if you actually need an author newsletter. Why not only use social media and ads? Are email lists truly worth it? In this post, we will cover Why Authors Need an Email Newsletter and how you can utilize your email list to sell more books. #write #creativewriting #writers #writingcommunity #writerslife #author #writer #writerscommunity #aspiringwriter #writing #aspiringauthor #amwriting #writingtips #writers #writingadvice

As a new author, you may be wondering if you actually need an author newsletter. Why not only use social media and ads? Are email lists truly worth it? In this post, we will cover Why Authors Need an Email Newsletter and how you can utilize your email list to sell more books.

What Authors Need to Know About ISBN Numbers Before Self-Publishing

By Samantha Panzera | October 4, 2022 |

As a new writer, you may have heard the term ISBN used frequently in the publishing world but you may be wondering, what is it? In our blog post What Authors Need to Know About ISBN Numbers Before Self-Publishing, we will cover exactly what every author needs to know about ISBNs, including why they are used, how much they cost, and where to get one for your books.

As a new writer, you may have heard the term ISBN used frequently in the publishing world but you may be wondering, what is it? In our blog post What Authors Need to Know About ISBN Numbers Before Self-Publishing, we will cover exactly what every author needs to know about ISBNs, including why they are used, how much they cost, and where to get one for your books.

How to Spot Publishing Scams & How To Avoid Them

By Samantha Panzera | July 12, 2022 |

Learning how to navigate the publishing world is hard enough. Then there are the vanity press businesses that pose as publishers, predatory publishing companies, fake literary agents, and other publishing scams running rampant across the internet. Our post, How to Spot Publishing Scams & How To Avoid Them, shows some of the red flags to look out for and ways to avoid falling into the traps these scammers set to ensnare new authors.

Learning how to navigate the publishing world is hard enough. Then there are the vanity press businesses that pose as publishers, predatory publishing companies, fake literary agents, and other publishing scams running rampant across the internet. Our post, How to Spot Publishing Scams & How To Avoid Them, shows some of the red flags to look out for and ways to avoid falling into the traps these scammers set to ensnare new authors.

How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free

By Samantha Panzera | May 24, 2022 |

Have you just created a YouTube Channel for your author platform? If you answered yes, you are going to want a beautiful eye-catching banner to give your page a professional look. First impressions matter and having a professional-looking YouTube Channel can only help you grow your author platform. In this blog post, we will show you How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free. Canva is a fantastic simple-to-use tool that any writer will love because you do not need any graphic design skills to create stunning graphics. It is also 100% free to use.

Have you just created a YouTube Channel for your author platform? If you answered yes, you are going to want a beautiful eye-catching banner to give your page a professional look. First impressions matter and having a professional-looking YouTube Channel can only help you grow your author platform. In this blog post, we will show you How to Easily Make a YouTube Banner in Canva for Free. Canva is a fantastic simple-to-use tool that any writer will love because you do not need any graphic design skills to create stunning graphics. It is also 100% free to use.

How to Create Bookmarks for GotPrint in Adobe Photoshop

By Samantha Panzera | May 17, 2022 |

Do you want to create bookmarks for your new upcoming book release and have no idea how to start? Perhaps you do not have enough money to hire a graphic designer and you would like to learn the skills to create your own bookmarks? In our Video How to Create Bookmarks for GotPrint in Adobe Photoshop we walk you through the entire process so that it is formatted correctly to place your order at GotPrint.com.

Do you want to create bookmarks for your new upcoming book release and have no idea how to start? Perhaps you do not have enough money to hire a graphic designer and you would like to learn the skills to create your own bookmarks? In our Video How to Create Bookmarks for GotPrint in Adobe…

23 of the Best Free Stock Photo Sites Every Writer Should Be Using

By Samantha Panzera | April 1, 2022 |

Many authors who have just started a blog or need graphics to market their books on social media often ask where they can find high-quality images to use on their posts. There are so many copyright laws and finding high-quality images to legally use can often be difficult. I hope that in our post, 23 of the Best Free Stock Photo Sites Every Writer Should Be Using, we can make it a little easier for you to find images, graphics, and videos to use for all of your blogging and marketing needs.

Many authors who have just started a blog or need graphics to market their books on social media often ask where they can find high-quality images to use on their posts. There are so many copyright laws and finding high-quality images to legally use can often be difficult. I hope that in our post, 23 of the Best Free Stock Photo Sites Every Writer Should Be Using, we can make it a little easier for you to find stunning images, graphics, and videos to use for all of your blogging and marketing needs.

How To Create A Google Account For Your Author Platform

By Samantha Panzera | July 29, 2021 |

How To Create A Google Account For Your Author Platform

Creating a Professional Google Account for your Author Platform is important to any author who wants to pursue a serious writing career.

How To Set-Up and Install Grow by Mediavine To Boost Your Blog’s Social Media Traffic

By Samantha Panzera | June 22, 2021 |

This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to set-up and install the Grow plugin by Mediavine. These social media share buttons can easily help boost your blog's traffic.

This is a step-by-step tutorial on how to set-up and install the Grow plugin by Mediavine. These social media share buttons can easily help boost your blog’s traffic.

22 Great Tools and Resources for Writers

By Samantha Panzera | November 30, 2020 |

Hey writers! Right here we have gathered together 22 Great Tools and Resources for Writers. Many of these awesome tools and resources we use ourselves on this site and other websites we manage. We only share tools that we trust and believe are helpful for aspiring writers. I hope that some of these tools and resources will help you with your writer journey! What tools and resources do you love using? Drop a line in the comment box below.

Hey writers! Right here we have gathered together 22 Great Tools and Resources for Writers. Many of these awesome tools and resources we use ourselves on this site and other websites we manage. We only share tools that we trust and believe are helpful for aspiring writers.