{"id":8209876,"date":"2026-08-06T17:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T21:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pogenonbooks.com\/?page_id=8209876"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T12:27:04","slug":"author-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pogenonbooks.com\/?page_id=8209876","title":{"rendered":"Author Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/pogenonbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/laptop-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-992892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pogenonbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/laptop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pogenonbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/laptop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pogenonbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/laptop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pogenonbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/laptop-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pogenonbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/laptop-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Associations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend authors join <strong>The Authors Guild<\/strong>, which is the lead organization for staying informed about many topics authors are involved with on a regular basis. There are other groups to consider, too, based on interest, career experience, and genre focus. Here is a list to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General &amp; Industry Advocacy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/authorsguild.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Authors Guild<\/a>:<\/strong> Offers contract reviews, copyright protection, and legal advocacy for published and emerging writers. The daily member discussion email is a great way to stay informed about what other authors are experiencing, their recommendations and insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nwu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Writers Union<\/a>:<\/strong> Functions as a labor union representing freelance writers across all genres and mediums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pen.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PEN America<\/a>:<\/strong> Advocates for free expression, human rights, and offers literary awards and grants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genre-Specific Groups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although <strong>Pogenon Books<\/strong> does not publish in all of these genres, the list may help authors who write in multiple areas of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scbwi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society of Children&#8217;s Book Writers and Illustrators<\/a> (SCBWI):<\/strong> Serves children&#8217;s literature creators with regional events and critiques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mysterywriters.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mystery Writers of America<\/a> (MWA):<\/strong> Promotes crime and mystery writing and hosts the Edgar Awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sfwa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association<\/a> (SFWA):<\/strong> Supports sci-fi and fantasy professionals with grievance support and awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/horror.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horror Writers Association<\/a> (HWA):<\/strong> Connects dark-genre writers and runs the Bram Stoker Awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Romance Writers of America<\/a> (RWA):<\/strong> Offers local and online chapters, networking, and craft education for romance authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to current research and insights, the most successful resources for authors to build a loyal readership include <strong>direct newsletter platforms like Mailchimp or Kit, dedicated reader communities on BookTok (TikTok) and Bookstagram (Instagram), and reader-retention sites like BookBub<\/strong>. These tools help writers connect with fans and share regular updates. As an author, you should carefully research what platform or platforms best suits your genre, your readership, and what sort of investment you&#8217;re willing to make in terms of time and money. Many resources are free, but many resources also offer various levels of monetary investments for you to consider. Think about what is needed most: building name recognition within your genre, marketing a first book, or both?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some tools for building awareness of your name and\/or your bookl(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Communication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kit<\/a> <\/strong>(formerly ConvertKit): Send emails directly to your fans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mailchimp<\/a><\/strong>: Create automated welcome messages for new subscribers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Substack<\/a><\/strong>: Publish serialized stories and paid newsletters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Media and Communities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/BookTok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookTok<\/a> (TikTok)<\/strong>: BookTok is a sub-community on TikTok. Share behind-the-scenes writing videos to find active book fans. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookbaby.com\/resources\/guide-to-tiktok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here is a guide for using TikTok for authors<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/popular\/bookstagram\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bookstagram<\/a> (Instagram)<\/strong>: Bookstagram is a popular community on Instagram. Post aesthetic book photos and connect with reviewers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discord<\/a><\/strong>: Discord calls itself a &#8220;Group chat that\u2019s all fun&nbsp;&amp; games.&#8221; On it, you can build a worldwide community, customize your own space to &#8220;talk, play, and hang out.&#8221; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reader Discovery and Retention<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/partners\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BookBub<\/a><\/strong>: Promote book deals to a massive list of active readers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goodreads<\/a><\/strong>: Engage with reviews and run giveaways. Make sure you set up an <strong>author dashboard page<\/strong>, not your personal &#8220;reader&#8221; page. Goodreads treats those pages differently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patreon<\/a><\/strong>: Offer bonus chapters and special merch to super-fans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launching Your Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sararoahen.com\/new-blog-1\/a-guide-to-planning-the-perfect-book-launch-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Guide to Planning the Perfect (for You) Book Launch Event<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedavidmcilroy.substack.com\/p\/how-to-create-a-book-launch-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to create a book launch plan you\u2019ll actually use<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/booklaunch.com\/book-launch-bestseller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How I Keep Launching Bestselling Books<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ae586123.click.kit-mail3.com\/27u04ol429a9umoo09s3hg9v6vw0ughk8r0e\/8ghqhohlqrpozptkh9\/aHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVuLnNwb3RpZnkuY29tL3Nob3cvNzR3Tlh5UGRMdkhBSW15WDVEemNYRQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bound for Bestseller Podcast<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/ae586123.click.kit-mail3.com\/27u04ol429a9umoo09s3hg9v6vw0ughk8r0e\/7qh7h8hodq8o8qbzh6\/aHR0cHM6Ly90aW50ZXJvY3JlYXRpdmUudGhyaXZlY2FydC5jb20vYXV0aG9yLWNyYWZ0LWNvbW11bml0eS1mb3Itd3JpdGVycy8=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join the Author Craft Community<\/a> (new resources available weekly covering writing, publishing, launching, marketing, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ae586123.click.kit-mail3.com\/27u04ol429a9umoo09s3hg9v6vw0ughk8r0e\/8ghqhohlq9n2v5fkh9\/aHR0cHM6Ly90aW50ZXJvY3JlYXRpdmUudGhyaXZlY2FydC5jb20vYm9vay1tYXJrZXRpbmctcGxhbi1ibHVlcHJpbnQv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Marketing Blueprint<\/a> &#8211; comprehensive approach to digital marketing (by Valerie Morris, $495.00)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More resources will be added later, so please bookmark this page and return periodically for updates and additions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: links to websites are <strong>subject to change<\/strong>. Those changes are completely out of our control. If you run across a link on this page that no longer works, please notify us via email at admin@pogenonbooks.com. We will research the link and make the necessary adjustments. Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional Associations We recommend authors join The Authors Guild, which is the lead organization for staying informed about many topics authors are involved with on a regular basis. There are other groups to consider, too, based on interest, career experience, and genre focus. Here is a list to help you get started. 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