It seems today we are all busier than ever squeezing in the tasks that need doing, being somewhere we need to be and meeting people. Being busy is good, but being productive is king. I’ll share the best productivity tools I can’t live without for everyday business activities and accomplishing important daily tasks. Read more
Throughout the day I couldn’t help but think on how much of this applies to writers and authors today when looking to take their manuscripts to the store shelf. So here I am, late at night… Read more
I regularly hear horror stories of authors being ripped off by so-called self publishing companies, questions of desperation from writers and authors on Facebook and Twitter. I’m going to run through the main options for those considering self/Independent publishing, whether you are aiming to publish for profit and credibility in your niche’ or use it to build a readership, social proof and create a side door to landing a traditional publishing deal. Read more
I’ve said it before, aside from editing your book cover is the best investment you can make as it represents everything on the inside of the book, so your cover needs to draw people in so they can see your ‘masterpiece’ on the inside. All the marketing to follow is to help get your book’s cover in the front of potential buyers and THAT’s where your book cover needs to CLOSE THE DEAL! Read more
I found myself talking with a lovely emerging author about book marketing who is in the final stages of publishing her book. The topic moved on to marketing and promotion and despite the few considerations made for the cover, no other book marketing planning had been done. Read more
