Writers know there are plenty of things they’ll ultimately need for their marketing efforts. And the author photo often strikes fear into many hearts, despite it being one of the most important. But Icy! I hear you cry. Surely the books are far more important? Meh. Yes and no. Plenty of people will buy books […]
Writing Tips
Author brands and social media: How not to be a tool
In 2018, social media is no longer a new platform. It’s developed rules and etiquette that seem to change every other week. But combining author brands and social media needn’t be difficult. It can even be fun. Some authors refuse to use social media. They’re still living in the 1970s, when publishers still handled marketing and […]
Do you need to buy your own author domain name?
For many writers, having an author domain name is a nice idea, but not essential. Like owning a brand new Mac so you can use Vellum. Or talking about your books on The Graham Norton Show. And in the early days of your career, you want to bootstrap things as much as possible. But. You’re in this for […]
Should you always write stories in the right order?
The way people choose to write stories can be a personal choice. So hang around any writing forum, blog or Twitter chat for long enough, and talk will inevitably turn to a debate as old as writing itself… Are you a plotter or a pantser? The plotters want you to meticulously detail the contents of […]
3 tips to create an anti-hero with Sacha Black
Unless you’re me and firmly Team Bad Guy, most writers want to create awesome heroes. Anti-heroes are even cooler – think Snake Plisskin, John Constantine, or Jack Sparrow. All brilliant, and all hard to replicate. So how do you create an anti-hero? To celebrate the release of her new guide, 13 Steps To Evil, I’ve […]
7 things editors think about writers and publishing
Editors are a vital part of the indie publishing machine. But they don’t often get the same airtime as indie writers. I’ve featured editors on my blog before, and the reception has always been very good. So I’m guessing writers like hearing that editors have to say! That in mind, I decided to interview Claire […]
