Aug 22Member-onlyIt’s Not Writer’s Block — It’s YOUA few weeks ago, I was chatting with an author friend, who told me she was halfway through her seventh book and already plotting books 8, 9, and 10. I smiled, nodded politely, and made all the appropriate congratulatory oooh and aaah noises. Then I went home and sulked all…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Aug 19Member-onlyThe Secret to Author BrandingSo. Author branding. Believe me when I say that I’ve researched this endlessly, interviewed a branding influencer, read articles, and listened to podcasts, yet NOT ONCE did I have a clue how I could find mine. Apparently, it’s all about creating a distinct and recognisable author identity, a consistent image…Authors5 min readAuthors5 min read
Aug 18Member-onlyWriting for passion or $$$I’d love to be one of those people who bang on about writing because they have a yearning ‘need’ to write, and they’re in no way motivated by $$$. …Authors3 min readAuthors3 min read
Aug 17Member-onlyLiterary Gatekeepers, my arse!Apparently, there’s been a right load of agg over on TikTok about Indie vs traditionally published authors. I haven’t looked because I don’t like conflict (that’s actually bollocks — I just don’t want to draw attention to myself and risk getting any mean-spirited 1-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads). …Authors4 min readAuthors4 min read
Aug 16Member-onlyThe Secret to Book Marketing!Everyone told me that marketing a book can be a challenging and frustrating process and that it’s common for authors to find the marketing aspect of their work to be more difficult and time-consuming than they anticipated. But, effective marketing is crucial for getting your book noticed by potential readers. …Book Marketing4 min readBook Marketing4 min read
Aug 15Member-onlyAh, Indie Authors …Ah, the life of an indie author — a glamorous adventure filled with endless cups of artisanal, ethically-sourced coffee, creative angst and teeth-gnashing. Imagine waking up at the crack of dawn, just as the sun begins to paint the sky with the delicate hues of a watercolour masterpiece. I stretch…2 min read2 min read
