The process of writing a novel, I don’t need to tell you, is an arduous one. Sure, that first chapter may have almost materialised by itself, and you could be thinking that this author business […]
7 Ways That Self-Publishing Has Changed the Author Game
CONCEPT: Rather than letting publishing houses choose which authors are successful, let any author get published, and allow readers to decide. Two decades ago traditional publishers would’ve told you to take a long walk off […]
A Brief History of Early Book Covers
Everything has a history; some admittedly more boring than others. Bread tags, placemats, door hinges; all of these things had to be dreamed up, designed and perfected over years of trial and error. But as […]
3 of the Most Effective Ways to Market Your Self-Published Book
If we’re working on stereotypes and sweeping generalisations, which I love to do, authors and marketers have traditionally moved in different circles. Authors, so often thought of as introverted and reclusive, are seemingly the yin […]
How Much Will It Cost to Self-Publish My eBook?
For prospective novelists, self-publishing is so often seen as the accessible option – the path that any old keyboard warrior can waltz down to arrive at authorhood. But accessibility doesn’t necessarily mean affordability. While it […]
7 Social Media Marketing Tips for Self-Published Authors
7 Social Media Marketing Tips for Self-Published Authors As an autonomous author unbound by the constraints of a traditional publishing house, you grant yourself a lot of flexibility. But with great flexibility comes great responsibility […]
Which Is Easier to Write – Fiction or Non-Fiction?
Creating a story out of thin air, or doing justice to a true story by writing it well. Which is easier? Let’s kick things off by dissecting the question itself, and why someone would be […]
How to Make a Living as a Novelist
How do you make a living as a novelist? Turns out it’s super simple, you guys. Step 1: Find a big cardboard box. One designed for a large home appliance (a fridge/dishwasher) is perfect. Step […]
You Have an Idea for a Book. Now What?
Oh, so you’ve got an idea for a book? Congratulations. Permission to be an absolute tool about it. By having an idea for a book, you’ve now joined the other 7+ billion of us capable of […]
5 NaNoWriMo Success Stories
The four minute mile. Man on the moon. In human history there has been instance after instance of the seemingly impossible being accomplished. We, as a species, are constantly surprising ourselves. And so we come […]