Traditional or indie? Hybrid author Nick Spalding looks at publishing from both sides
Jon Reed asks bestselling hybrid author Nick Spalding which side of the publishing fence is best – traditional or indie?
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MASTERCLASS: How to Build a Writing Habit That Lasts – with Bec Evans and Chris Smith
Get your writing year off to a flying start with this masterclass packed full of advice and inspiration from the
Masterclasses
MASTERCLASS: How to Build a Writing Habit That Lasts – with Bec Evans and Chris Smith
Get your writing year off to a flying start with this masterclass packed full of advice and inspiration from the
Getting Published
How many words in a novel? Average word count for books by genre
How many words in a novel? Here are the average word counts and page numbers by genre – so that you know what to aim for!
Writing
Writing and mental health: 8 psychological benefits of writing
From clearer thinking to the confidence that comes with mastering a skill to processing difficult life events – not to mention the sheer pleasure of creativity – here are some of the ways writing can give your mental health a boost.
Marketing
10 ways to market your book if you really don’t like marketing
You need to market your book. But what if you really, really, don’t like marketing? You became a writer to write, after all – not to sell. Here are some ways to approach marketing if you really don’t like marketing.
Ask an Agent
MASTERCLASS: How to Perfect Your Submission to Agents and Publishers – with Scott Pack
If you want to get traditionally published, you need to submit a compelling book proposal to agents or publishers. This masterclass with Scott Pack will maximize your chances of success.
Self-Publishing
London Book Fair 2022: Top takeaways for authors
The London Book Fair is back! And so am I. Here are my top takeaways for authors.
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Kindle bestseller Nicola May considers the pros and cons of self-publishing v. traditional publishing
Nicola May is a self-publishing sensation, and the author of a dozen romantic comedies. In 2019 she hit the #1 Kindle bestseller spot in the UK with The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay. Now she’s signed a three-book deal with Hodder. Jon Reed asked her why.
10 ways to use LinkedIn to find a publishing job
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools you can use for your publishing job search. Suzanne Collier of bookcareers.com shares her top ten tips for using it effectively.
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INTERVIEW: Why weddings can be murder for Val McDermid
Where does Wire in the Blood creator Val McDermid get her ideas? Danuta Kean investigates.
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Print on demand for self-published authors
Self-publishing is all about ebooks – right? Not always, says Anna Lewis, who explores the possibilities of print.
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10 golden rules for work experience
With many students doing some form of work placement over the summer, Suzanne Collier of bookcareers.com shares her top ten tips for making the most of it.
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10 marketing tips for self-published authors
Alison Baverstock, author of How to Market Books, offers her top 10 marketing tips for self-published authors.
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7 ways to use small thinking to achieve your writing goal
Feeling overwhelmed by your writing goal? Chris Smith of Prolifiko says you can achieve big things by thinking small. Here are his top 7 tips for incorporating a ‘small thinking’ methodology into your writing process.
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Brexit: What does it mean for the publishing industry?
This year’s London Book Fair featured a panel discussion about the topical issue of the day: “Brexit: Good News or Bad News for the Publishing Industry?” And (spoiler alert) the answer from delegates was a resounding “Bad News” – by a margin of 140-0. But what do you think?
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#NaNoWriMo 30-day writing bootcamp (Week 4)
The end is in sight! Here’s your final week of writing prompts from Sarah Salway to see you through to the end of NaNoWriMo.
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#NaNoWriMo 30-day writing bootcamp (Week 3)
Are you half way through your NaNoWriMo draft? Here’s your next week of writing prompts from Sarah Salway!
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#NaNoWriMo 30-day writing bootcamp (Week 2)
Are you surviving NaNoWriMo? Here’s your second week of writing prompts from Sarah Salway to keep you going!
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Are you doing #NaNoWriMo? Here’s your 30-day writing bootcamp! (Week 1)
So it’s November, that month when many writers start an annual obsession with word counts and sleep deprivation! Whether or not you’re joining in the annual novelathon, boost your productivity by taking Sarah Salway’s challenge to write something every day for the next 30 days.
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