31: Twelve Marketing Rituals Every Indie Author Should Do Before 2026

In this episode of the Authors Allies podcast, Rebecca Hallbach Paciorek introduces the 'Ink and Intention' initiative, designed to help indie authors prepare for a successful 2026. The conversation covers 12 days of actionable steps that focus on setting intentions, strategizing marketing efforts, building an author platform, and fostering community support. Each day offers practical advice to reconnect with one's writing purpose and enhance visibility in the literary world.TakeawaysReconnect with your inner voice and vision for writing.Set intentions for your writing journey in 2026.Plan your promotions around your energy and health.Update your author bio and media kit for better outreach.Revive your email list for consistent engagement.Choose one social media platform to focus on.Schedule local events for authentic connections.Join a supportive community of fellow authors.Progress over perfection: take it one step at a time.Utilize the 12 days of Ink and Intention for clarity and focus.Get a printout of the 12 Days checklist HERE.Join the RoundTable: Want help planning your next magical marketing move? Join the Authors’ Allies RoundTable, where indie authors brainstorm, collaborate, and make book marketing fun again. Authors’ Allies⁠ RoundTable⁠ can be found on our ⁠website.⁠  https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that⁠ ⁠HERE.⁠⁠  https://mailchi.mp/15e024a36fd4/marketingplanebook📧  Email us: [email protected]⁠⁠Follow us on the⁠⁠ social media platform of your choice for more tips and tricks. 😀📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueDotCommunications/📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blue_dot_digital/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapaciorek Would you like to apply to be a guest on the show? Go here to fill out the application. https://forms.gle/p7aNuDbLd49t1EPz5Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE.I often recommend products and services that I use or that have been recommended to me by people we trust. I only suggest items that I have personally used and love. In many cases an affiliate link accompanies these recommendations, (including Amazon -except for my products which are mine and not affiliate links) which provides me with a referral commission should you click through and make a purchase. This is always at no additional cost to you. #author #indieauthor #selfpublishing #authorsallies