The Truth About Bookstore Dreams: What First-Time Authors Need to Know About Big-Box Shelf Space

“If you're a new author, chasing shelf placement at a big-box store was never the path to true success—and it certainly isn’t now.”(Featured in Published! Magazine, July 2025 Issue, Page…

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What This Means for You: The Truth Behind Breaking Through as a New Author in a Gatekept Industry

If the recent Publishers Weekly article on Barnes & Noble’s evolving relationship with independent publishers seemed like high-level industry noise to you, I want to reframe that conversation, because what’s…

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Barnes & Noble’s Indie Dilemma: Why Diverse Voices Still Need Allies

The recent Publishers Weekly piece titled “Independent Publishers Are Fed Up with Barnes & Noble’s Buying Practices” pulls a curtain back on what I, as a former Barnes & Noble…

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Why Being “Published” Is Not Enough: The Truth About Profitability in Publishing in Light of Amazon’s New Royalty Changes

Why Being "Published" Is Not Enough: The Truth About Profitability in Publishing in Light of Amazon’s New Royalty Changes By Alesha Brown, Publishing Industry Expert & CEO of Fruition Publishing…

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Alesha Brown Named 2024 Trailblazer of the Year by the Women in Publishing Summit

Alesha Brown Named 2024 Trailblazer of the Year by the Women in Publishing Summit https://youtu.be/ye-bS7-UK2wOn Saturday, March 8, 2025, a significant milestone was reached at the Women in Publishing Summit—not…

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Don’t Let a Platform Ban Sink Your Business: Lessons from the TikTok, Lemon8, and CapCut Ban

Don't Let a Platform Ban Sink Your Business: Lessons from the TikTok, Lemon8, and CapCut Ban By Alesha Brown, CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services   Social media has become the…

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Goal Setting for Authors: How to Plan Your Most Profitable Year Yet By Alesha Brown, CEO of Fruition Publishing Concierge Services

Publishing a book isn’t just about seeing your name on a cover (though that’s a thrill you’ll never forget!). It’s about leveraging your story and expertise to transform your life and career. Here’s what a book can do for you:

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