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​Join Gail and Natalie, two self-published authors from the UK and USA, for honest conversations, practical resources and a growing MICRO-MASTERCLASS library designed to answer instant questions, and to help you write, publish and market your books with confidence.

WRITE. PUBLISH. CONNECT. GROW.

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Meet Gail C. Powell

Author, Book Coach and Brand Mentor, helping writers turn their ideas into books and their books into something bigger.

Meet Natalie Horseman

Author and Amazon Publishing Expert, helping writers understand the platform, reach more readers and make smarter publishing decisions.

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OUR MICRO MASTER CLASSES

Writing Techniques

Explore the essential techniques of fiction writing with our comprehensive free resources, podcasts and Master Classes. Gain valuable insights into character development, plot structure, and narrative style.

Marketing Your Book

We are here to help you sell more books and the fastest route to accomplish this is better marketing practices. Buckle in as we have a wealth of advice and classes to suit exactly where you are in your author journey right now.

Genre Exploration

Delve into different genres of fiction with our expert-led classes. Understand the nuances of writing across genres and find your unique voice.

Self-Publishing Tips

Navigate the self-publishing landscape with our focused Micro Master Classes. Learn the correct publishing path for your book and to reach your author goals.

Navigating Amazon

Listing correctly on Amazon is so important. We will walk your through all the stages to make sure your listing shines and your discoverability increases.

Email and Funnel Marketing

Learn the importance of growing your email list and how to do this easily and effectively without any of the techie noise surrounding this subject.

The Author Friends PODCAST

At The Author Friends Podcast, we have honest conversations about the real world of self-publishing from both sides of the Atlantic.

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No scripts. No gurus. Just real experiences, practical advice and friendly support from two authors figuring it out too.

 

At the heart of every episode is the question most authors are quietly asking:

How do I sell more books?

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From writing and publishing to marketing, newsletters, Amazon, launches and everything in between, we talk about what works, what doesn’t, and what we’re learning along the way.

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NEW EPISODES EVERY TWO WEEKS

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TESTIMONIALS

"Joining The Author Friends was a transformative experience for me. The Micro Master Classes provided practical insights that helped me elevate my writing skills."

Sarah Johnson

"The community support has been invaluable. I've connected with fellow authors and gained the confidence to publish my first book!"

David Lee

"The insights from the workshops on marketing strategies were game-changing. I now have a clearer path for promoting my novels."

Emily Carter

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