Archive - Books, Marketing, & More

Tea & Types + ebook sale, micro grants, & supporting libraries

All the teas, the type of stories you love, ebook flash sale, locus awards, story podcast, grants, writing therapy, supporting books and libraries, did…

Apr 9 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

March 2025

Book Event Myths + a reading, ranking, & a whole lot of resources

Busting open book event myths; tax tips; pitching; ranking lit mags; spec fic tips; book blog slang; my Baltimore book event; new publishing…

Mar 20 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

January 2025

New Book/Project Release Thread + a Workshop!

Share your latest favorite reads and projects + a last-minute workshop opportunity!

Jan 27 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

The Size & Shape of Success + an invitation and a 2024 round-up

Peaches and success, a book launch event, my did-do list, and your favorites.

Jan 9 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

November 2024

Just some small, good things

A few heartfelt things and thoughts

Nov 5, 2024 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

October 2024

New Year, New Book + audio excerpt, giveaways, and all the birthdays

A story audio excerpt + presents for you and me!

Oct 9, 2024 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

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September 2024

Friyay! My story "Cryptid Car Rental" is free to read

I wrote a thing and it got published!

Sep 27, 2024 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

Website Wisdom + video tour, social media, & controversies

Websites! + I walk you through my new one; against performative authoring; bookstore map; MassBook Award; Booktok; Bluesky; writing retreat; short story…

Sep 24, 2024 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

August 2024

Seeking Validation + publication, a workshop, & summer loves

Why do I care about caring about what people think; a story; writing prompts; a writing retreat; summer faves; and delicious yogurt

Aug 13, 2024 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

July 2024

Making the Most of Conferences + marketing guides & writing through trauma

So many conference tips and resources; marketing links on surviving launch, following-up with agents, insta accts, & the impact of Harlem librarians…

Jul 17, 2024 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

June 2024

A Quick Note & all the best writing/publishing links

Resources, industry news, tea, oh my!

Jun 24, 2024 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

New Book Release Thread: Spring/Summer 2024 Edition!

Are you gearing up for summer reading? I know I am. Now’s the time to share the newly releasing books that YOU’RE excited for.

Jun 5, 2024 •

Allison Pottern Hoch

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