How to Find the Right International Markets for Your Book
For several years now, we have seen the rise of ebooks and online print book sales in the US, followed…
Attract National Media And TV By Using Keywords In Your Non-Fiction Book Title
Most marketing activities are (unfortunately) not directly measurable. It's widely agreed that the very best marketing is write a quality…
Stories That Kill. 7 Tips for Writing Crime
Writing crime is definitely a different kind of beast, as I found out when writing "Desecration" last year. Murder mystery…
Self-Publishing And Marketing Books For Children With Karen Inglis
Self-publishing picture books for children is doubly difficult than adult books in terms of production, because of the cost of…
Why Authors, Creatives And Other Introverts Should Consider Public Speaking
I'm a professional speaker, as well as an author. I'm also an introvert. Public speaking is an important part of…
It’s Not Just One Book. Your Rights And How To Exploit Them.
Warning: this may blow your mind! It blew mine when the penny finally dropped on what this truly means for…
Writing Fiction: Creating Friction With Clashing Personalities
Creating interesting characters is one critical aspect of fiction, but adding conflict is often one of the most common tools…
Happy New Year 2014. My Creative And Writing Goals for 2014
Happy New Year 2014! When the new year dawned just three years ago, in 2011, I was still an IT…
End Of Year Reflection On Creative Goals Achieved For 2013
One of the reasons I'm honest with you all on this site is for accountability. This blog has always been…
The Entrepreneurial Realities Of Being A Pro Writer With Mel Sherratt
In today's show, Amazon UK bestselling author, Mel Sherratt talks about her 14 year journey to the dream publishing deal,…