The Cover Design Award winners are in, and just how big is Amazon’s empire?
Weekly Write-Up: 2nd January 2019
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New Year, New Career
Make becoming an author your new year’s resolution.
When Should I Release My Book?
Probably not on Super Thursday, no.
Weekly Write-Up: 19th December 2019
The perils of signing a series over to a traditional publisher, video games get the self-publishing treatment, and the Cover Design Awards shortlist is announced.
The Rhythm of Routine
Breaking down that daunting debut novel into one daily step at a time.
Weekly Write-Up: 12th December 2018
Sci-fi writers predict the corporate future, a new Nook, and the SPF Foundation is open for its second year.
Attract Instagram Followers Like Magnets
Without paying a cent.
Weekly Write-Up: 5th December 2018
Mailchimp’s service suffers a slip-up, phone data might start influencing stories on your phone, and the Pen to Publish contest is back.
A (Brief) History of Writing
50,000 years of communication: from markings to manuscripts (and back again).
Weekly Write Up: 28th November 2018
A book has a weird title, Stuart Bache is judging your book covers, and enrollment for Ads for Authors closes today!
Writing in the Cracks of Life
Five tips to stop life from getting in the way of your writing.
Five Essential Numbers For Self-Published Authors
Because even though we’re obsessed with words, numbers matter too.
How To Use Your Mailing List To Increase Engagement With Facebook Posts
Why waste money boosting your posts when your mailing list can do it for free?
Weekly Write-Up: 21st November 2018
Facebook ads go AWOL, KDP Reporting comes alive and a top tip for iPhone authors.
Why Self-Publishing Is No Longer a Dirty Word
Five reasons why self-publishing should be your Plan A.
Weekly Write-Up: 14th November 2018
It’s Kindle vs. Kobo time again, and books disappear from Amazon US (but they don’t really).
Dead Popular: Authors of Instagram
Who are the most popular authors on Instagram? Spoiler: they’re not very active users.
Weekly Write-Up: 7th November 2018
James Patterson launches his latest novel via an unusual medium, and something called a Dwarsligger is about to take over the United States.
The Plus Side of Negative Reviews
“Don’t Panic.”
Weekly Write-Up: 31st October 2018
The Danish aren’t reading enough, and someone tried to steal an old page.