MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / Tyler Wagner, founder of Authors Unite, recently announced that his company hit a new milestone of having helped 4,000 authors land on prestigious bestsellers lists. In an increasingly saturated and competitive market for books of all genres, this latest milestone serves as validation that the company's systems have been delivering results for its authors.

Many authors dream of becoming best-sellers - but with millions of books published each year, it can be incredibly difficult for authors to find an audience and stand out. Technology has helped remove many barriers to publishing, but challenges with marketing and discoverability remain an issue throughout the industry. Though the numbers are often disputed, it's been reported that over 90% of books sell less than 1,000 copies.

With the Authors Unite framework, an increasing number of authors have been able to break through to bestseller status, achieving the mainstream success and visibility they aspire to.

Identifying and Solving the Challenges With Publishing

For Wagner, Authors Unite began with his own experience as an author.

"After I wrote my first book when I was 19, I realized that most publishers don't put in the heavy lifting to help authors market their work. Authors often put years into crafting their work, and then it just kind of disappears. That can be really disheartening," he explains.

"That served as a big part of my motivation to found Authors Unite in the first place - to help create a framework that would allow authors to actually sell their books and hit major bestseller lists like they've always dreamed of. To go from that initial dream to having accomplished the feat for over 4,000 authors has been incredibly rewarding."

Wagner is also quick to note just how important that "bestseller" label can be for any author.

"It's more than just a vanity statement. For one thing, it means you're selling more books - in many cases, enough to make the book a way to contribute to growing your own business, or to make being an author more financially viable," he explains. "It also builds powerful social proof. Being able to market yourself as a bestselling author instantly brings a level of credibility that encourages more people to pick up your book, or to look into your business."

A Customizable Approach Tailored to Each Author

Wagner credits much of his organization's success, including the pathway to reaching 4,000 bestsellers success stories, to their custom-tailored approach that focuses on the journey of each author.

"We've worked with people who are at the absolute beginning. They have an initial idea for their book, but they have no idea how to write it or get it published," he says. "We also work with authors whose books have been published for years, but haven't been able to get sales traction. What's most important for us is that one-on-one approach - getting to understand where authors are currently and what their publishing goals are."

From individual guidance and coaching to targeted marketing campaigns, Authors Unite has been able to help aspiring authors not only complete their books, but land on bestseller lists such as USA Today and the Wall Street Journal, as well as achieve bestseller status with online retailers like Amazon and Kobo.

Taking the Big-Picture Approach

While hitting a bestseller list has been the ultimate goal for many of the authors Wagner has worked with, many of Authors Unite's clients have had additional goals beyond one-time bestseller status. "Many authors, especially in the non-fiction space, want their book to serve as a funnel to drive clients to their own business," he explains.

"Others want to see consistent traffic for their book or business through ongoing initiatives like blog features, podcast interviews or getting more reviews to build credibility for their book. The strategy may differ for these and other long-term goals, since each book and author is unique. The marketing and press outreach tactics that work for one book may not work for another. But by working alongside the author with their top priorities in mind, we've been able to find what works across niches and goals."

As the company's milestone of 4,000 bestsellers illustrates, this adaptable author-focused approach has clearly paid dividends for Wagner and his clients - and is likely to continue to do so, even as the publishing landscape continues to change.

About Authors Unite

Founded in 2011, Authors Unite is a unique hybrid publishing and marketing company that helps authors become profitable and maximize their impact. The company's services include ghostwriting, editing and publishing for aspiring authors, while marketing services include bestseller campaigns, book funnels to support business growth and features to drive consistent traffic. The company has served thousands of authors to date and helped clients collectively sell millions of books.

Media Details

Company Name: Authors Unite
Contact Name: Lisa Krohn
Email Address: [email protected]
Website URL: https://authorsunite.com/

SOURCE: Authors Unite



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