How to choose a pen name
If you’ve decided to use a pen name, how do you choose it? There are so many options! Last week … [Read More…]
3 reasons for using a pen name
Should you write under your own name, or a pen name? Pen names, pseudonyms and nom de plumes have … [Read More…]
Pen Names: Different names for different genres?
One of the reasons writers use pen names is not because of any need for privacy or secrecy, but … [Read More…]
Making videos for your author blog
Everyone says we have to include video on our blogs these days, but how do we do it? Not only do we … [Read More…]
Twitter for Writers: Writing a great bio
Twitter is a powerhouse for networking and professional development for writers. It’s my favourite … [Read More…]
Book covers: Should we put people on them?
There’s a lot of debate in self-publishing circles about whether book covers should have people on … [Read More…]
Book covers: Processing feedback
A few weeks ago, I posted an article about whether or not we should use images of people on our book … [Read More…]
How to make the most of a writers festival or conference
When I say “writers festival” or “writers conference”, what do you think of? Some people love ’em, … [Read More…]
Book Promotion: Should you appear in your book trailer?
Usually, you won’t see an author appearing in their own book trailer. But sometimes it’s exactly the … [Read More…]
Should you use photos on your author blog?
The right images can help draw readers to your blog, or get them to click on that link to read the … [Read More…]
Do authors really need to blog?
There’s plenty of debate about whether authors and hopeful authors should blog. “Spend your time … [Read More…]
Tools I use for Writing, Publishing & Blogging
I often get questions about what I’m using for different phases of writing, publishing and … [Read More…]
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 … [Read More…]
How NOT to annoy your Twitter followers
I like to focus on the positive, but sometimes it’s just more useful to come right out and say: … [Read More…]
Why Emerging Authors Need Twitter
I wrote this article a few months after joining Twitter in early 2011… and now I think it’s even … [Read More…]
