People often ask me about how to be a successful indie author, or what's the best way of marketing. I seem to be replying in the same vein every time these days - it's all about collaboration and …
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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 in my own author journey, and in this post I share with you what I have learned. (1) Ambitious …
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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 asked about his writing process, Lee mentioned being like a …
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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 to the drama of Westeros and the battle for the Iron Throne. As a viewer, I have been addicted to …
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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 to write and publish what you want. But that doesn't guarantee that anyone will notice your …
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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 small companies across New Zealand. I bring the lessons I learned to the journey of being …
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