Why Indie Authors Need A Team
People often ask me about how to be a successful indie author, or what's the best way of marketing. I…
Lessons Learned From A Game Changing London Book Fair 2014
The last few days at London Book Fair have been mind-blowing for me. I feel this is a tipping point…
No More Excuses About Writing. Fire The Muse And Go To Work.
At Harrogate Crime Festival last year, I heard Lee Child being interviewed on his incredibly successful Jack Reacher series. When…
Writing Fiction: 5 Lessons From Game Of Thrones
We haven't had a TV for years now, but in the last few months, we've watched the whole series, glued…
See Your Book Idea Through the Lens of a Publishing Professional
One of the best things about being an indie author is that the creative control rests with you. You get…
Business Strategy And Creative Giants With Charlie Gilkey
I spent 13 years as a business consultant working in large corporates in Europe and Asia Pacific, as well as…
Building a Literary Community: Why And How
Six years ago, I didn't know any authors. I thought they were magical beings that lived in another realm entirely,…
The Intentional Writer: Finding the Time, Space, and Inspiration You Need to Write
We all get overwhelmed with how much we have to do - especially now many of us are writers, publishers…
8 Ways Scrivener Will Help You Become A Proficient Writer Overnight
Using Scrivener for writing and publishing has changed my life as an author. For my first book, I used MS…
Why Authors Should Consider Graphic Novel Adaptations With Nathan Massengill
Today's podcast episode will get you super excited about the possibilities of adapting your work into a graphic novel. It's…