As we settle into the new year, we wanted to outline our 2024 goals. The first year as a writing platform has been an interesting journey, marked by a lot of pivoting, trials and errors, and a learning process. We are incredibly grateful for the 40+ authors who joined us in the first 7 months and the nearly 75 publications added to the site.

We've observed that zines, absurdism, Sci-Fi, and general fiction are becoming the fastest-growing genres of books during this time. However, we've noticed one major flaw. People join Pen Pinery, dump their backlog catalog, and never return. …

You can now add the Bandcamp embedded player into your blog posts like this:

Just one more way to inspire you to write more~

We've added a like button to every post! This is another step to making your author profile the perfect place to post short stories, poems, blogs and more! Try it out~

We've introduced a convenient feature that allows you to easily follow authors through individual RSS feeds. Now, whenever an author publishes a new blog post or announces their latest book, you'll receive notifications, ensuring you never miss out on any updates!

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Exciting news! Now you can effortlessly track project goals using word count or page count. Stay organized, measure progress, and achieve writing success with our enhanced tracking features!

Exciting news! We're developing customizable author profiles on Pen Pinery, allowing you to personalize your banner, background, and colors for a unique book promotion experience. We expect these tools to be available towards the end of the month. Stay tuned.

An example: https://penpinery.com/VisualSignals/

We have revamped the homepage to enhance its clarity and simplicity.

Check it out: https://penpinery.com/home/

1. Craft a Captivating Author Website - Dedicate a page to your author bio, allowing readers to get to know you better.
2. Harness the Power of Social Media - Social media platforms are gold mines for connecting with potential readers.
3. Join Online Book Clubs and Forums - By joining online book clubs and forums, you can tap into a ready-made audience of readers who are passionate about your genre.
4. Goodreads - Create an author profile, share your reading list, and actively participate in discussions.
5. Utilizing Pen Pinery for Book Marketing - Pen Pinery offers a unique blend of book promotion and …

Unlocking the Power of Author Profiles: Introducing Individual Post Links

In today's digital age, where content creation and sharing have become an integral part of our lives, authors and writers are continually seeking innovative ways to connect with their audience. At Pen Pinery, we understand the importance of providing authors with the tools they need to showcase their work effectively. That's why we are thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking feature that will revolutionize how authors interact with their readers: the ability to create individual post links on your author profile.

The Power of Author Profiles

Author profiles have long been …