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How to make a self-published author’s day
This week’s post seemed kind of fitting given I have just officially launched my debut novel, Radiant, here. Exhausted? Just a little. I’m sure many of you can relate. The marathon that is self-publishing Writing the book in itself is like a marathon event – except the finish line keeps…
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Trust your reader enough to hand them the paintbrush
Early in my writing journey I was given two pieces of invaluable advice, which might sound obvious to most: utilise all five of the human senses when writing descriptive prose, and less is more. Sounds easy, right? Not so much. How many times have you read a novel that has…
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Self-publishing is a business: discuss
Hands up who would like to go into business for themselves? If your hand remained steadfastly fixed to your side, then perhaps you should reconsider whether you’ve got what it takes to self-publish your own book. Self-publishing myth #1 Once you’ve written the book , all you need to do…
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When your characters won’t behave themselves
They did what?! Non-writers don’t seem to understand the associated joy and frustration attached to character development when penning a novel. They tend to look at you funny when you’re explaining how your latest characters aren’t doing exactly what you want. You can come across as slightly insane: “So, I’m…
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Fact: women are more successful self-published authors
According to the recent Taleist survey of self-published writers, women authors are more successful than men. Does this fact surprise you? It surprised me – not because I lack faith in my female counterparts (far from it), but because when you compare it to the traditional book publishing industry, it’s…
Belinda Williams 