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Making videos for your author blog

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Everyone says we have to include video on our blogs these days, but how do we do it? Not only do we … [Read More…]

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Twitter for Writers: Writing a great bio

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Twitter is a powerhouse for networking and professional development for writers. It’s my favourite … [Read More…]

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The one really scary thing every writer should learn to do

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Public speaking. There, I’ve said it. Now come on out from behind that stack of books. I feel your … [Read More…]

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Simple Website Setup for Authors and Editors in 6 Steps

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I am not a geek and wouldn’t know code if it bit me… but I’ve set up multiple websites, including … [Read More…]

7 Vital Website Ingredients for Authors AND Editors

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I was forced into changing the design of this site a few years ago when the little piece of software … [Read More…]

The New World of Self Publishing

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Self publishing used to mean shelling out thousands of dollars for 15 boxes of books that then went … [Read More…]

Twitter for Writers: 7 Quick Tips

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I usually write long blog posts to explore a topic in depth. But sometimes, I know you just want to … [Read More…]

Book Trailer Ideas: Visual Books

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If you’re writing a visual type of book such as a coffee table book, or perhaps even a picture book, … [Read More…]

How I created my first podcast

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Are you intimidated by the idea of putting audio on your author blog? I finally took the plunge, and … [Read More…]

How to choose a theme for your author blog

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If writers need to blog in order to make connections with their audience, what should they blog … [Read More…]

Tools I use for Writing, Publishing & Blogging

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I often get questions about what I’m using for different phases of writing, publishing and … [Read More…]

Beginner Twitter for Busy Authors in One Hour Per Week

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The clock is ticking. You are already getting up at 5am to write a chapter of your next book before … [Read More…]

Twitter for Writers: Two golden rules

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Twitter can be a confusing place for writers, and the internet is awash with conflicting opinions on … [Read More…]

2 enduring, low-cost book marketing tactics

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Drumroll please! My debut novel, Poison Bay, is finally PUBLISHED. 15 years since the idea first … [Read More…]

Self publishing visual books

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Today, we’re speaking to authors who have self-published different kinds of VISUAL BOOKS, … [Read More…]

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