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How can authors use AI ethically

AI can be useful in some aspects of publishing, but can it replace key parts of the process of producing a book?

Why you don’t have to write every day

One of the first things you get told as a newbie writer is that you have to write every day – it’s the only way you’ll ever finish your novel/short story/script, whatever it is you’re writing. It’s true that writing… Continue Reading →

How to make time for writing

Probably the most common excuse (yes, I’m being harsh and saying it’s an excuse) for why people don’t start writing is that they can’t find the time. Newsflash: you will never find time. Ever. Something will always come up to… Continue Reading →

How to choose the right next step in book marketing

I recently self-published my first novel and have spent a lot of time reading and listening to podcasts about marketing. It’s very overwhelming trying to take in all the activities I ‘should’ be doing to promote my book. But when… Continue Reading →

Why I prefer PR to marketing

To most people these two concepts are the same thing, but there is a subtle difference. My take on this is that PR (public relations) is about building relationships with your audience, talking directly to them and sharing information both… Continue Reading →

Working with a proofreader

If you’re going to make your self-published book look professional, it’s vital that you go through every step that a traditionally published book would go through. Proofreading is a stage that you absolutely can’t do without. Yes, your book has… Continue Reading →

Working with a cover designer

Independently published writers are always told that their book has to have a professionally designed cover. I certainly wouldn’t be one to disagree. Your book cover is the first thing people see and it has to be convincing. Crime fiction… Continue Reading →

The benefits of a writers’ retreat

We’d all like a bit more time with peace and quiet to get our teeth into our latest writing project. Most writers I imagine work at home, desperately trying to find a space where they can rest their laptop or… Continue Reading →

Creating content when you don’t know what to write

It’s a horrible feeling, isn’t it? When you sit down in front of your computer or pick up your pen and the words just won’t come out. More importantly the ideas won’t come either. You know you need to write… Continue Reading →

Should you always set a deadline for writing projects?

Generally speaking deadlines are vital. If you want to finish a project then an end date should be factored into your plans. After all, if you don’t have a deadline in mind the project could just drift on forever. When… Continue Reading →

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