The Journal
Notes on writing, publishing & sharing your story
Practical encouragement from Ann Hampton for authors at every stage, from the first page to the first reader.
LatestAuthor marketing
9 Ways To Get Free Traffic To Your Author’s Website
You built your own website and it looks great — so where is the traffic? Here are nine simple, free ways to bring readers to your door.
Ann HamptonJul 25, 20212 min readMore from the journal
3 articles
Publishing
To Self-Publish or Not? That is the Question
You’ve found stories you or a relative wrote long ago. Should you wait on a traditional publisher, or take your book into your own hands?
Ann HamptonAug 30, 20202 min read
Writing life
Habits of Highly Successful Authors
Why do some authors thrive while others struggle? Six habits that set highly successful writers apart — from passion to persistence.
Ann HamptonAug 30, 20203 min read