The problem with 'positioning'...
I don't know if that's a term I've coined, or something I've read somewhere. All I know is, when I'm editing an author's manuscript, I...
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diane1949
- Jan 4, 2022
- 2 min
Getting your book written
The start of a new year sees many people make resolutions. They believe the time of year will provide some sort of cosmic accountability....
diane1949
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
So, you’ve written your book. Does money talk now you’ve to promote it?
As an author, you can’t do much about other people’s prejudices. Putting out a book that would knock anyone’s sock off is a start.
diane1949
- Oct 11, 2021
- 4 min
'I just need to know: is it any good?'
It may be literary feedback they’re in need of, but what they also need is a confidence boost and some much-needed strategic advice.
diane1949
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Newbie authors' expectations vs. reality
Reining in your expectations will get you to that ‘seven book tipping point’ far faster than if you wait for the jackpot.
diane1949
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
'Author delusion'
Author delusion is a short-lived condition that usually brings no lasting damage to an author’s career. Vodka is a quick-fix remedy...
diane1949
- Jul 14, 2021
- 6 min
Why few self-published books make it into national book shop chains
Though it’s easy to get your self-published book into chains on a local level, it’s much harder to get it stocked nationally...
diane1949
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
10 things authors often learn the hard way
The impact of new authors flooding the marketplace and the sheer flexibility self-publishing has brought was bound to have an effect.
diane1949
- May 17, 2021
- 4 min
The long tail of book marketing
I’ve met many first-time authors who think the writing of their book was hard work. Guys, you haven’t even started.
diane1949
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
An opinion is like an arsehole...
As an author, ask fifty of your readers for constructive feedback and I’d put money on you getting fifty different opinions back.
diane1949
- Mar 16, 2021
- 2 min
I really do care about your book
Know that your book – the one that’s your baby – is my baby, too.
diane1949
- Feb 9, 2021
- 5 min
Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing…the pros and cons
If I’m being truly honest, writing the book is the easy bit.
diane1949
- Jan 8, 2021
- 3 min
Books are redundant...
Ride the wave, self-publisher. Your time is now.
diane1949
- Nov 10, 2020
- 3 min
If you don't believe in your book no one else will...
Commit to your work. Understand that you’re investing in your ability. Act like a serious writer.
diane1949
- Oct 7, 2020
- 3 min
Why would authors want a traditional publishing deal nowadays?
The rising stars in SP are quietly and confidently finding their own audience and creating their own author platforms.
diane1949
- Sep 7, 2020
- 3 min
Authors and objectivity...
Natural talent only gets you so far. The rest is knowledge and practice, and feedback plays its part.
diane1949
- Aug 4, 2020
- 3 min
Authors: concentrate on demand as much as the supply
The marketing of your book should be as important as the book’s concept, and there’s no time like the present to start.
diane1949
- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
Self-publishing is nothing new...
Research all your options before you choose where to publish your book. You may find you have far more routes to market available.
diane1949
- Jun 10, 2020
- 3 min
Land a publishing deal by thinking like a publisher...
It may not be palatable to hear, but if you want a book deal, you’re more likely to be successful if you can show you don’t need one.
diane1949
- May 13, 2020
- 3 min
Why would an author need a writing coach?
Just as an athlete pushes himself to the best of his ability with a sports’ coach, a writing coach gets the best from authors.
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