by Dixie Carlton | Jun 24, 2026 | iX Collective Exclusive
Build Connection, Not Just Content Let’s talk about your book’s best friend in the marketing world: social media. Now, before you roll your eyes or start worrying that you “don’t have a big following,” know this: you don’t need to go viral. You just need to be...
by Dixie Carlton | Jun 24, 2026 | iX Collective Exclusive
Your Author Credibility Currency Let’s get one thing straight: book reviews matter. Not just for Amazon rankings or bragging rights, but because reviews act as social proof. They’re the “word of mouth” currency in the publishing world. Potential readers trust what...
by Dixie Carlton | Jun 24, 2026 | iX Collective Exclusive
The Power of Beta Readers – Don’t Launch Alone IT’s time to talk about getting your test pilot crew ready to help with your launch and your readiness to release your book out to the world. Because your book is a conversation, not a monologue—and beta readers are...
by Dixie Carlton | Jun 24, 2026 | iX Collective Exclusive
Battling Imposter Syndrome? Meet Boris Every author faces it. That nagging voice that says, “Who am I to write this?” In my I named this nagging irritating pain in the ‘everywhere’ Boris. What you decide to the internal critic who lives rent-free in your head is up...
by Dixie Carlton | Jun 24, 2026 | iX Collective Exclusive
Crafting a Compelling Title That Works for You Your book’s title isn’t just a label—it’s your handshake with the market. So you need a title that works hard. A great title grabs attention, sparks curiosity, and promises a solution or transformation. It’s both a...
