It’s easy for books to become swallowed up in the void that is the publishing industry. After all, there are millions of books published and some genres are incredibly popular. Idea generation and the writing of your book plays a significant but small part of the whole process. If you want to make your books…
With many authors getting paid less and less for their hard work, it does make you wonder why authors still dedicate so much time to their pursuit of the written word. For me, the answer is simple. It’s as much about the creative process as it is for the money. We don’t just want to…
We’ve all been there. The writing is finished, you’ve spent a fortune on an editing service and now, you just want the book to be published. Sound familiar? But, it’s vital that you don’t rush the publicity process because your book needs it. As an author, there is much you can do to promote your…
The fabric of our lives are made up of richly-woven memories and it is these that craft the essence of our being. We all have our own wonderful experiences – these contain a mixture of those that are deeply inspiring and gratifying and those that are not. All our experiences shape us in ways you…
by Annette Young These days, it’s seemingly a lot easier to write and make your book accessible to the general public but that doesn’t mean it is without its pitfalls. You may have spent months or even years writing your book, so, you have to do everything that is humanly possible to put it into…
by Annette Young There’s a great deal of advice available when it comes to writing and publishing but too much advice can equate to confusion. I’m often asked the question as to whether writers should just write for their personal pleasure as inspiration strikes or write with a dedicated audience and marketplace in mind. There’s concern that you…
It’s an author’s worst nightmare. You’ve spent much time and energy writing your book and now that it is published, you’ve noticed a gradual slump in book sales. Why? There are several possible reasons but one may be that your book is in a niche that is too small. People often think if they aim for…
So you are in the process of publishing a book and now, you have suddenly realised that you need to start marketing it. But how? There are so many options available to authors these days but the cost of publishing a book and making it visible to potential buyers can be quite high if you…
If you are after a traditional publishing deal, there are many reasons as to why your book might get rejected and it may have nothing to do with the quality of your words. While it is important to make sure each word has been highly polished, your storyline or topic could be the reason as to your rejection. If the…
