What Brandy’s Memoir Teaches About Telling Your Truth Without Getting Sued
For years, aspiring memoir writers have asked me the same thing in different ways: “If I tell the truth about what happened to me, can I be sued?” And my…
It’s Business, Not Personal: What One Publishing Decision Revealed About Author Success in 2026
While I was speaking at the Women in Publishing Summit on Beyond the Book: Building Recession-Proof Income Streams AI Can’t Replace, I found myself reflecting on a recent publishing decision…
Beyond the Book: Building Recession-Proof Income Streams AI Can’t Replace
I say this EVERY year, but I truly cannot believe it’s almost time for the Women in Publishing Summit — my FAVORITE publishing conference!If you are serious about publishing, visibility,…
Publishing Is Creative—Profitability Is the Grown-Up Part
This past week, I had the honor of presenting Business Model Basics for IBPA + BookLife’s Boot Camp for Author-Publishers (Self-Published & Hybrid-Published Authors). It was one of those sessions…
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…
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…
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…
Fruition Publishing Tips for Authors: Profitability and Strategic Planning
Fruition Publishing Tips for Authors: Profitability and Strategic Planning 1. Understanding the Current Industry Rate of Returns As of December 30, 2024, the book publishing industry is experiencing a standard…
Transparency vs. Ethics: What Authors and Publishers Must Learn from the St. Martin’s Press Controversy
In the ever-evolving publishing industry, the recent controversy involving St. Martin’s Press serves as a crucial lesson for both authors and publishers. At the heart of the issue lies a…
Unlocking the Secrets of Pricing and Profit: Why Most Authors Miss the Mark and How You Can Get It Right
By Alesha Brown, Founder and CEO As an author, you’ve poured your heart, soul, and countless hours into your book. But there’s a crucial aspect of being a successful author…