October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Your October Indie Toolkit is Here

The B&N Press October 2025 Newsletter is here! And it’s the perfect time for indie authors to plan ahead for a successful season. This month, we share essential marketing tips, spotlight cozy fall reads, feature standout authors, and highlight partnerships to help grow your reach. Most importantly, holiday shipping deadlines are approaching, so get your books printed and ordered early to ensure they reach readers on time!

INSIDE THIS EDITION:

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: A Step-by-Step Book Marketing Guide for Indie Authors
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Melissa F. Miller
PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Inkubate
PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: Affiliate Marketing
SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: Holiday ordering deadlines
PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:
- Special Offer on Select Cozy Fantasy eBooks by S. Usher Evans
- Cozy Fall Reads: Starting at $2.99
MORE AUTHOR RESOURCES & READS:

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: A Step-by-Step Book Marketing Guide for Indie Authors

Publishing your book is just the beginning, and reaching readers requires a clear strategy. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from identifying your audience and building your author platform to launching your book and leveraging tools and partnerships to maximize your reach.

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Melissa F. Miller

USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller celebrates her boldest novel yet, Cut Off from Sky and Earth, by answering 20 questions about her quirks, personal favorites, and writing life.

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PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Inkubate

PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: Affiliate Marketing

Boost your book income by adding affiliate links to your website, blog, or newsletters. It’s a simple, passive way to earn more and is especially effective when paired with strong author branding and active reader engagement.

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SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Print-on-demand orders go through several channels in the process of being printed. To ensure you can receive your orders in time for the Holidays, these are the dates you must submit orders by:

Hardcovers: November 22, 2025
Paperbacks: December 6, 2025

Please keep in mind, these dates are for titles that have already been approved for printing. We cannot guarantee titles that have not already been approved by the provided dates will arrive for the Holidays. And a reminder, as the season gets busier, additional delays may occur, so order as early as possible!

PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:

Special Indie Offer on select S. Usher Evans eBooks! These two enchanting cozy fantasy series are on sale for one spellbinding price!

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Shop our Favorite Cozy Reads for Fall! Starting at $2.99, these wholesome whodunnits, gentle romances, and warmhearted fantasies are the perfect page-turning companions for crisp nights and a warm cup of tea.