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Exciting new change of home for AuthorVerse is coming soon!

John North Jul 11, 2026 Blog 0 comments

Two years ago I got locked out of my own publishing account. That day, I decided we'd build the thing authors and publishers should have. One that couldn't be taken away. Today, it's yours.

The GMB Smart Shelf is live — and we're opening 7 author spots

John North Jun 22, 2026 Blog , Book Publishing , Systems 0 comments

The GMB Smart Shelf is live. Put your book where readers actually are. Online, your book is one result in a list of millions. On a GetMyBook Smart Shelf it’s in front of someone with a coffee and ten minutes to spare — in a cafe, a clinic, a local business near them. We're opening 7 author spots in this first round — books welcome from anywhere in the world (we print and fulfil locally), with UK and USA distributor expansion next.

The Moment I Realised Authors Are Missing Something Big

John North Nov 25, 2025 Blog , Book Publishing 0 comments

I was building an interactive book for one of our authors this morning when it hit me how good this format actually is, and that I have never offered it outside of my direct publishing clients! Not theoretically good. Visually, functionally, the reader experience is good.

What if ebooks are about to become obsolete?

John North Sep 24, 2025 Blog 0 comments

We believe the publishing world is on the edge of something extraordinary. On September 30th at 9 AM Pacific, a group of forward-thinking publishers (including myself) are hosting a special invitation-only event featuring Ahmed Kamel, co-founder of Sinai.ai, a groundbreaking platform that's reimagining what a book can be.

My Email Journey - January 2025 Report

John North Feb 16, 2025 Blog , Marketing 0 comments

After a month of daily emails, I’ve sent 26 emails, boosted my open rate to 17%, and learned that unsubscribes aren’t as bad as people warned—just 2% so far. My best-performing subject lines leaned on curiosity, while vague or casual ones flopped. The plan moving forward? Keep refining, keep testing, and, of course, keep writing. Oh, and if you’re wondering how to get on my list—just grab my massive bundle of best-selling books for free

Media Interview: Why Relying on Social Media to Build Your Business is a Risky Move

John North Feb 7, 2025 Blog , Marketing , Media Appearances 0 comments

In a recent media interview with Rick Otton, I discussed the hidden dangers of relying solely on social media to grow a business. Many entrepreneurs invest heavily in social platforms, only to realise they don’t truly own their audience—platforms can change the rules, limit reach, or even shut down accounts overnight.

AuthorVerse News: The 4 Cornerstones of a Personal Platform - Caelan Huntress!

Caelan Huntress Oct 30, 2024 Blog 0 comments

Did you miss our live session on "The 4 Cornerstones of a Personal Platform"? The replay is now available, and it's a must-watch for any author looking to turn their book into a profitable business!

5 Habits That Will Kill Your Time Management Efforts

John North Jun 1, 2024 Blog , Masterminds , Systems , Mindset 0 comments

Engaging and maintaining your productivity is a difficult thing to do for most people, especially when the Internet is just a mouse click away, and unfortunately, your bad habits are killing your productivity. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this way. All it takes to get your productivity back on track is a little awareness and some quick action on your part. Here are six habits that will kill your time management efforts and decrease your productivity.

5 Wounds You Need to Heal to Claim Your Personal Power

John North May 25, 2024 Blog , Masterminds , Mindset 0 comments

Wounds from the past are significant barriers to claiming your powers.

5 Tips for Building Strong Business Relationships

John North May 18, 2024 Blog , Marketing , Mindset 0 comments

If you want to succeed, one of the things that you’ll need to do is build good relationships with other people. Having good relationships in business is important because you may be able to get referrals from those people, or you may need something from them in the future. But most of all, it’s just good ethics to be nice and try to develop relationship with the people around you. Here are five ways that you can do that.

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