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The one really scary thing every writer should learn to do
Public speaking. There, I’ve said it. Now come on out from that stack of books you’ve just taken cover behind (yes, I can recognise you hiding there, in spite of that false-moustache disguise ). I feel...
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Book Trailer Ideas: Visual Books
If you’re writing a visual type of book such as a coffee table book, or perhaps even a picture book, here are some ideas for making an effective book trailer at almost no expense. I stumbled across...
View ArticlePutting your SELF into your writing: Exercise 1
Memoir is a popular genre these days, as people tell their personal stories and inspire others to overcome obstacles, cope with life, or even just laugh at someone’s funny antics. But personal stories...
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4 good reasons for self-publishing a novel
Self-publishing non-fiction has been a valid choice for many years, especially for writers who have a solid platform and a means of distribution, such as a prominent speaking career. For novelists, it...
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Twitter for writers: The start of a great profile
Twitter is a wonderful social network for writers, a place to meet others who understand the obsession with words, and at the same time learn about writing, publishing and marketing. Creating a good...
View ArticlePutting your SELF into your writing: Exercise 2
Writing that gives us insight into the writer’s life and emotions makes a personal story come alive. And the techniques we learn from releasing our own stories can be used in a variety of writing...
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How to self-publish a print book, worldwide
The world is abuzz with how ebooks have revolutionised self-publishing. However, their “comrades” in the publishing revolution — print-on-demand paperbacks — are the often-overlooked Quiet Achievers....
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Tools I use for Writing, Publishing & Blogging
I often get questions about what I’m using for different phases of writing, publishing and blogging. I’ve seen other bloggers post a list of their favourite tools and I’ve found them really handy. I...
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Live dangerously. Use an adverb.
Do you ever feel intimidated by writing advice, and pushed in a direction you don’t really want to go? Time to rebel. The subject of today’s literary disobedience is the Adverb. I’d like to reclaim...
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Proofreading our own work: Overcoming ‘autocorrect’
I’m always saying how hard it is to proofread our own writing. In fact, in my professional life I won’t even proofread a book I’ve edited. I advise my clients: You need a fresh set of eyes for the...
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Self-Publishing: Ebook, Paperback or Both?
Some people assume self-publishing is only ebooks, while others assume it’s only paperbacks. The truth is you can have either or both, and even a hardcover. How to decide what is right for you? Check...
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Instagram for Authors: My First 6 Months
I joined Instagram in mid-2015 as an experiment, and it’s been more than I expected it to be. These are my discoveries — see if they help you decide whether or not to add yet another social network to...
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How to Tell if You’ve Received a Genuine Publishing Offer
A writing friend was abuzz with excitement about a publishing offer. I was thrilled! And then I started hearing some of the details… It turned out to be a shonky outfit offering what were basically...
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4 good reasons for self-publishing a novel
Self-publishing non-fiction has been a valid choice for many years, especially for writers who have a solid platform and a means of distribution, such as a prominent speaking career. For novelists, it...
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Twitter for writers: The start of a great profile
Twitter is a wonderful social network for writers, a place to meet others who understand the obsession with words, and at the same time learn about writing, publishing and marketing. Creating a good...
View ArticlePutting your SELF into your writing: Exercise 2
Writing that gives us insight into the writer’s life and emotions makes a personal story come alive. And the techniques we learn from releasing our own stories can be used in a variety of writing...
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How to self-publish a print book, worldwide
The world is abuzz with how ebooks have revolutionised self-publishing. However, their “comrades” in the publishing revolution — print-on-demand paperbacks — are the often-overlooked Quiet Achievers....
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Tools I use for Writing, Publishing & Blogging
I often get questions about what I’m using for different phases of writing, publishing and blogging. I’ve seen other bloggers post a list of their favourite tools and I’ve found them really handy. I...
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Live dangerously. Use an adverb.
Do you ever feel intimidated by writing advice, and pushed in a direction you don’t really want to go? Time to rebel. The subject of today’s literary disobedience is the Adverb. I’d like to reclaim...
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Proofreading our own work: Overcoming ‘autocorrect’
I’m always saying how hard it is to proofread our own writing. In fact, in my professional life I won’t even proofread a book I’ve edited. I advise my clients: You need a fresh set of eyes for the...
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