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Posts around self-publishing
Why do I need to launch my book?
One of the questions that I'm asked by my clients is "Why should I plan a book launch?", and yet, if you don't, then chances are, when your book goes live on Amazon, no-one apart from your family...
The science behind affirmations
One of the things that I love about my business coach is that she helps me write and use affirmations as part of my daily mindset work. They are one of my happy habits but they're much more than...
What are affirmations?
If you follow me on social media, you'll notice that each morning I post a daily dose of positivity, and as part of my morning routine, I used affirmations to help me start the day in a positive...
5 Things you can do to help achieve your goals
Whether your goal is to write a book, climb Mount Everest or see the Northern lights, the steps to achieving that goal are very similar. So let's take a look. Step 1 - Have a goal! You'll never...
Are self-limiting beliefs stopping you write?
Belief is a very powerful thing. It can drive you forward or it can stop you in your tracks. There are many self-limiting beliefs around writing and book publishing that stop people from...
When should I start marketing my book?
Another question that I get asked is: "When should I start marketing my book?". The answer to this will depend on how good you are at finishing. There is nothing more annoying for a reader to...
How long should my book be?
When I'm working with clients, one of the questions that I get asked is: "How long should my book be?", and to be honest, it depends on the book, but there are a couple of things that you need to...
Choosing the right format for your book
In the age of technology, you now have a choice in how you consume your book. You can choose: print books ebooks audiobooks So, as an author which formats should you choose for your book? Well, that...
7 Ways to Market Your Book
You’ve written your book, proofread it, don’t some editing, created a book cover in Canva that you’re happy with and you’ve uploaded it to Amazon. Congratulations. You’re now going to be a published...
The biggest mistake you will make as a self-publisher
Hindsight is a wonderful thing and after publishing a fair few books in my time, I think I've made every mistake that it's possible to make as an author. However, the biggest one that I've made, and...
4 Signs that you should self-publish your book
Have you written a book, sent it out to loads of publishers but have either heard nothing or gotten a series of rejection letters? If you have, then you might be seeing this as a sign from the...
6 Reasons you might find a publisher
Have you finished writing your book? Are you looking to get it published? If you are, the big question is, do you have a book that will make it through the publishing process and be...
What You Need to Know About the Publishing Process
Have you finally finished your manuscript in the hope to see it published? If so, you may be looking at sending your finished manuscript to specific publishers who work with your genre. You may even...
Writers: How Amazon Kindle’s Popularity Affects You
As a writer, are you wondering whether creating a second version of your book for Kindle is worth your time? Once you've created a book for print, it doesn't take many tweaks to make your book...
Writing an Amazon Kindle Book: Dos and Don’ts
Are you looking to capitalize on the popular reputation of e-books and the famous Amazon Kindle? The great thing about writing books for Amazon Kindle is that pretty much anyone can do it. Of...
