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Newbie authors' expectations vs. reality

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...

Why few self-published books make it into national book shop chains

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...

10 things authors often learn the hard way

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.

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I'm not the most prolific blogger; regardless, I hope you find the posts on this blog relevant, helpful and full of good, practical and realistic information for first-time authors.

I'm open to guest posts if they're aimed at writers; if you have an idea for an article, contact me at info@thewritinghall.co.uk.