Today is November 1st, which means it’s National Author’s Day! Hooray! No matter how successful the author, the act of writing can be a lonely gig, and this day (Established in 1949) is here to commemorate authors you love and help make their day just a little bit brighter. How can you do that? Here are a few easy ways:

1. Buy their books. (I mean, it’s a given, but still.)
2. Leave a review for their books on Goodreads, Amazon, your blog, or wherever.
3. Tell your friends. Heck, buy a few books for your friends.
4. Ask for your local library to stock your favorite author’s books.
5. Talk about their books on social media.

Any or all of those simple things will go a long way to encourage the authors you love and make their day a bit better. If you want to spread the love on social media, consider using the hashtag #NationalAuthorsDay.

Have an author whose work you love? Share their work in the comments!