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The three essential elements of brilliant books (and blogs)
Brilliant books are made of brilliant chapters. Brilliant chapters (and blogs) are made of bones, muscles and skin. The bones are made of...
How to choose a book designer
The design of your book is a determining factor in its success with your readers. The design is the vehicle for your words. Spend time choosing the...
How to turn your inner critic into your friend
If you have tried to rid yourself of your inner critic, you know it is a hard task. And, for authors, here is why it’s a mistake. Perhaps when you...
Avoid plagiarism—attribute and introduce your sources
This is an extract from my new book, Overnight Authority. If you want a discounted copy, click the link (and come to my...
Overcome the number one reason you can’t write your book
I’d like to invite you to the online launch of my new book, Overnight Authority: How to win respect, command attention and earn more money by...
If you have time to Maree Kondo your underpants, I’ve got news for you
On Sunday, I was in my bedroom folding my underpants. Or should I say Marie Kondo-ing my underpants. I was struck by a profound thought. You ready?...
How to make sure your second book is better than your first
Your first book set you apart in so many ways. Because so few people who set out to write a book actually accomplish the task. And you did that. You...
Becoming an author is a huge accomplishment, but there is a downside…
If you’re like me, you’ll never forget the thrill of seeing your name in print for the first time. You hold your book in your hand, riffling through...
How to get the best result from working with an editor
This week, we have a guest article by Lu Sexton, book editor, who has helped many of my clients to edit their books. For many authors, sending your...
What you need to know about dead white men
“Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury “The Fault in our Stars” by John Green “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley How did these authors...
Your readers don’t want to take your advice
As Myriam sat down and snuggled her legs beneath her on the armchair, book in hand, tea on the side table, ready for a session with her latest book, a little voice in her head kept whispering…
Can …
#10 You can get a publishing deal if your self-published book sells well
In 2011, a small Australian press published a few thousand copies of E L James’ Fifty Shades of Grey.
James won a publishing deal even though she had published the book for free on a fan-fiction we…