March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

A Breath of Fresh Ideas for Your Writing

Our March 2026 Newsletter brings a breath of fresh ideas for your writing and reading journey! This month, we’re spotlighting bestselling author Mandy M. Roth, exploring how SparkNotes can spark new storytelling insights, and sharing platform updates that make publishing easier than ever. Plus, seasonal promotions and curated reads will help you grow your audience and fill your NOOK with new stories. From inspiration to practical tools to exciting opportunities, this edition has everything you need to re-energize your author career this spring.

INSIDE THIS EDITION:

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: How SparkNotes Enhances the Reading and Writing Experience
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Mandy M. Roth
PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Sparknotes
PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: We’re Now Passwordless
SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: How to Best Price Your Books
PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:
- Special Offer on select mystery and thriller eBooks
- Fill Your NOOK Sale
MORE AUTHOR RESOURCES & READS:
- 7 Steps to Spring Clean Your Metadata
- Spring Clean Your Writing Journey
- Keeping the Romance Alive with Melissa Foster

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: How Sparknotes Enhances the Reading and Writing Experience

In this conversation, B&N Press Senior Manager Julie Braunschweiger and SparkNotes Sr. Director Bridget O’Lavin explore how readers and writers can get more from literature, sharing insights on story structure, timeless storytelling techniques, engaging with classic works, and how digital tools like SparkNotes and NOOK empower both reading and writing today.

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Mandy M. Roth

Bestselling author Mandy M. Roth built a thriving career by following her love of story. In her guest post, she shares how a lifelong passion for reading led to an unexpected writing journey, how she navigated the rise of indie publishing, and what continues to inspire her immersive paranormal worlds. Read the full post and get inspired by her path from reader to bestselling author.

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PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Sparknotes

Looking to dive deeper into classic literature or explore storytelling techniques used by some of the world’s most enduring books? Sparknotes is more than just summaries. It’s a resource that breaks down themes, characters, and structure, giving both readers and writers fresh insights. Explore Sparknotes today and see how studying great stories can inspire your own writing!

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PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: We’re Now Passwordless

My Contributors lets you safely share access to your B&N Press account without giving out your password. You control exactly what contributors can see and do, from projects and sales reports to promotions and more. Each contributor signs in with their own email and password using your unique link, keeping your account secure while collaborating seamlessly.

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SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: How to Price Your eBooks

Pricing your eBook can have a big impact on your sales. In this guide, we break down practical strategies to help B&N Press authors find the right balance between earning fair royalties and attracting readers, so you can price your book with confidence.

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PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:

Special Indie Offer on select mysteries and thrillers! The long winter months can drive us a little mad… Dive into our edge-of-your-seat mysteries and thrillers to keep you hooked while you wait for the frost to melt, the buds to bloom, and the final four to face off.

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Fill Your NOOK: Celebrate the launch of our new NOOK tablets in Seafoam Green and Luna Gray by filling up those digital libraries with great reads for free and $0.99!