Collect an Email List The best way to build a platform is to compile an email list of readers and authors who are interested in what you have to say. If you have a website, blog or YouTube channel you
Support Local Bookshops & Writers
There seems to be a bit of a revolution in the book world happening at the moment. Lots of people, retailers, especially the smaller outlets are struggling with the giant that is Amazon and many local book shops are going
Book Marketing Tips
Just a short blog post today but one which is very important for all those authors who are struggling to sell any books. Book cover designer and marketing guru, Derek Murphy, has a great newsletter, that I subscribe to and
Goodreads
You may or not have heard of ‘Goodreads’ but if you like books, writers and literature then maybe you should take a look. It’s the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Their mission is to help people find
23 Ways To Promote Your Book
OK, you’ve written a great book but no-one has bought it yet? How do you get people to see your work of art? Below are lots of simple, free ways to promote your book. Tweet about it Ask your readers
Welsh Writers Database Launched!
Writers of Wales How many famous Welsh writers can you think of? Roald Dahl, Dylan Thomas, Catrin Collier? But who else I wonder? Well you’d probably be surprised to hear that one of the best-selling authors in the world was
13 Famous Writers Who Were Rejected By Publishers
Many famous writers, even those that have sold millions of books were rejected by traditional publishers at one time or another in their careers: HERMAN MELVILLE Moby-Dick, was turned down by multiple publishers. ERNEST HEMINGWAY The Sun Also Rises was rejected
Author Websites
Most authors - independent, traditionally published, or otherwise – need a website. You can have a Facebook page, a Twitter account, Instagram or LinkedIn profile but they aren’t really the same. A good website can feature your writing, your various channels of engagement (social media, live
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What really makes the difference between a successful self-publisher and one who fails? Well, it all really comes down to one simple factor… How many people see your book. The more that see it, the more that buy it. Now,
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