Authors often forget they become a business the moment they publish, whether it be a book, short story, media post, blog etc. In this two part podcast we explain what being an Author business is all about, and we offer you the types of business options available to you. Courtesy of ALLi - The Alliance of Independent Authors www.allianceindependentauthors.org
Talking about interesting stuff relating to writers and the world of writing in general.
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Monday, 23 May 2022
B060. CREATING A VIVID WORLD
Making sure readers believe the world you have written about is extremely important. Only if they do will your book be a success. Today we discuss four important elements to ensure that your story is realistic and vivid.
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
P077. BEFORE HIRING AN EDITOR
Do you need an editor? Today we look at this important question and what you can do to help ensure your manuscript turns out to be the very best it can be.
Friday, 13 May 2022
B059. TRY VOICE TO TEXT FOR WRITING
Rather than sitting and writing and end up suffering with the health issues associated with being hunched over a computer, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc, why not try using voice to text. Here we explain the benefits of trying this more modern way of writing. You never know you might find it works for you.
Sunday, 8 May 2022
P076. GETTING YOUR FACTS RIGHT
No matter what genre or style, fiction or non-ficton you write in one of the most important elements before starting is to get your facts right. There is no need in writing historical fiction based in the 19c and using modern language or creating an academic book only to find you have quoted the wrong expert on the subject. It just doesn't work. Here are some tips to ensure you get your facts correct and where to find the right ones.
Tuesday, 3 May 2022
B058. SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS
In todays quick blog we want to offer you a few simple tips to help make your social media more useful to you and your brand as an author.