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    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…

    Nick Coveney November 25, 2019
    Riff Raff

    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…

    Abbie Headon January 13, 2019
    Fifty Shades

    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…

    Kate Ellis January 9, 2018
    Track Changes

    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…

    Lisa Poisso December 11, 2017

    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,…

    Gwyneth Box October 27, 2017

    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…

    Rachel Gregory October 25, 2017
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    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…

    Ricardo Fayet October 21, 2017
    Track Changes

    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…

    Lisa Poisso October 15, 2017
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    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…

    Ricardo Fayet October 10, 2017
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    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…

    Melissa Flickinger October 9, 2017
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    How to price an ebook [FOR SELF-PUBLISHERS]

    Setting the ideal price of your ebook is the final step of self-publishing.

    PublishDrive October 8, 2017

    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…

    Zsofia Macho September 26, 2017
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    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,…

    Lisa Poisso September 18, 2017
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    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…

    Stuart Bache August 15, 2017
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    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…

    Richard McCartney August 8, 2017
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