Self-publishing audiobooks with Kobo Writing Life: Interview with Nick Coveney
Before we start talking about audiobooks, can you give us a quick intro to Kobo Writing Life? Launched in 2012, Kobo Writing Life is a…
Self-publishing
Behind the scenes at The Riff Raff: why we built a community for debut authors
This is an interview with Amy Baker, founder of The Riff Raff. Amy is also author of Miss-Adventures: A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South America, and a freelance writer, writing…
Fifty Shades of Commercial Success
Kate Ellis is a freelance editor and runs Ellis Editorial, specialising in commercial crime, thriller and women’s fiction. She is also an editorial mentor for…
Progress Reports: What’s happening during your edit? [FOR AUTHORS]
It’s 10:00 p.m. Do you know where your manuscript is? It’s like being trapped in a replay loop of the old TV public service announcement…
A beginner’s guide to white space
Most people involved in writing or publishing are aware of the phrase “white space” and realise that the visual impact of a text, whether on page or screen,…
Authors: Don’t overlook audio
Audiobooks are on the rise, particularly in retail. This is the ideal time for you to reconsider audio publishing. W.F. Howes Ltd’s Acquisitions Editor, Rachel…
What traditional publishers can learn from indie authors [PART 2]
This is a guest post from Ricardo Fayet. Ricardo is an avid reader and startup enthusiast who has been studying the publishing industry with interest for…
File name conventions that keep track of your revisions [FOR AUTHORS]
It’s never too soon to start using good file naming habits. When your whole story lies ahead of you, it’s easy to naively assume you’ll…
What traditional publishers can learn from indie authors [PART 1]
This is a guest post from Ricardo Fayet. Ricardo is an avid reader and startup enthusiast who has been studying the publishing industry with interest for…
How to use Pinterest for branding and marketing [FOR AUTHORS]
Pinterest is an easy option for authors looking to extend their platform, build their brand, and connect with readers. Here are a few tips to…
How to price an ebook [FOR SELF-PUBLISHERS]
Setting the ideal price of your ebook is the final step of self-publishing.
How to copyright an ebook: Facts and myths [FOR AUTHORS]
Do you know what’s the difference between DRM, ISBN and copyrights? If your answer is a clear yes, well done, you can stop reading. But…
The quick and easy guide to using beta readers [FOR AUTHORS]
Oh, no … You didn’t just ask your spouse, your mom, or your best friend to read your book and tell you what they think,…
5 author tips for briefing your designer
Stuart Bache is Art Director of Books Covered, a design agency for publishers, independent authors and literary agents. Here he shares his top tips for authors briefing…
Amazon: How to get your book to appear alongside the Best Sellers [Winning blog idea July]
Each month BookMachine offers a community member, with great ideas, the chance to write on the site. July’s winner was Richard McCartney, with his tips on…