Welcome to Michelle Emerson’s Blog
packed with writing, editing and self-publishing tips for busy entrepreneurs and aspiring authors.
If you’d like more writing and self-publishing hints and advice, sign up to my newsletter here…
How NOT to Look LIke an Amateur When Publishing on Kindle
Before the Kindle revolution, most aspiring authors would have to start the protracted (and painful) submission process to mainstream publishers. Waiting with bated breath and fingers crossed, they’d devote hours to managing and tracking submissions, and pine for the...
read more
Interview with MotherBooker Member: Linda Compton
MotherBooker - the writing and self-publishing monthly membership group for business owners with a burning ambition to become an author. Running since April 2019, this membership group has been the catalyst to help some genuinely lovely people realise their...
read more
From Brilliant Blogs to Biz Book : The Easy Way
You know that business book you keep talking about? The one you've been promising yourself you're going to write? The one your clients have been asking you to write? The one you know you have to write to get it out of your system? Want to...
read more
Why Vulnerability is Your Writing Superpower
It takes guts to be a writer. We bare our souls, hearts and minds in equal measure. We may do a good peacock impression we but I know from working with hundreds of authors over the past 20+ years (and personal experience too) that this isn't always the case. ...
read more
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Creative Dads
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Creative Dads Who Write, Read, Blog & Love Gadgets Here in the UK, it’s Father’s Day on 16th June and I’m trying to get organised. I usually leave it until the last minute but this year I'm changing tack and going all out to up...
read more
How to Build Your Author Profile Without Breaking the Bank
How to Build Your Author Profile Without Breaking the Bank Now your book is for sale it’s time to set to work on boosting your sales. If you’re like most self-published authors, I’m guessing you don’t have a huge marketing/advertising budget, right? Me neither....
read more
Business Mums Who Love to Write #9: Rachel Hawkes
Business Mums Who Love to Write #9: Rachel Hawkes Hi Rachel, thanks so much for taking the time to join us! First things first, can you tell us a little about you, your business, and where in the world you live? I’m Rachel, Mum to twin 12 year old girls and...
read more
Book Review: The Night Book by Richard Madeley
Book Review: The Night Book by Richard Madeley Ok, let me get something straight with you before I talk about the book. I’ve put off reading Richard Madeley’s books, not because I doubted his fiction writing skills (he comes across as articulate, quick-witted...
read more
“I AM,” Myself, & me by Adam Wayne Farley
I'm so happy that "The Book of Adam" has been published this week. Not least because its author, Adam Wayne Farley, is an inspiration (and all-round lovely guy) but also because I think this book marks a huge milestone in his journey through life. ...
read more
The Gratitude Attitude
Ok, ok, ok! I know you're thinking... Oh, no, not someone else banging on about keeping a gratitude journal! But bear with me here please. I promise, it will be worth your time. I first came across the concept of keeping a gratitude journal about five years...
read more
Business Mums Who Love to Write #8: Jenny Ford
Business Mums Who Love to Write #8: Jenny Ford Welcome to another one of our interviews with Business Mums Who Love to Write... take it away, Jenny! Hi Jenny, thanks so much for taking time to join us! First things first, can you tell us a little bit about you,...
read more
Weight Loss Tips for Midlife Writers
Weight Loss Tips for Midlife Writers It’s a well-known fact that writers have a sedentary life. If we’re not sitting at the laptop typing, we’re hunched over a notebook pouring out our heart, soul and creative juices. And that’s fine if we’re young, fit and/or...
read more
My Favourite Audible Books – Psychological Thrillers
My Favourite Audible Books Psychological Thrillers I don’t know about you but as much as I love this writing and self-publishing malarkey it does take its toll sometimes. Sitting at my desk for hours on end, hunched over a laptop does nothing for my...
read more
Writing Your Author Page – The Dos and Don’ts
Writing Your Author Page – The Dos and Don’ts So many people can write books but when it comes to writing their author page or author bio (and their synopsis – but that’s an article for another day), well, it’s a whole different story. This is why I’ve put...
read more
Business Mums Who Love to Write #7: Malika Ghandi
An Interview with Business Mum and Author, Malika Gandhi Hi Malika, thanks so much for taking the time to join us! First things first, tell us about your books – genre, ideal reader snapshot and the kind of reactions you receive from your readers? I’ve checked them...
read more
Why Keep your Book STUCK in your Head?
So many people tell me they're going to write a book one day. That it's going to be their memoir, a business book, a dystopian novel, a poetry collection... you name it, they're going to write it. Sadly, most of these people never get round to it. They keep...
read more
Why You Should Find Time to Publish Your Book
Have you written a book? Or are you nearing the end of your first draft and already talking yourself out of publishing it? Then keep reading! Because today I want to tell you why you SHOULD find time to publish your book. Why? Because your book is a huge...
read more
Did You REALLY Write a Book Just to Hide it In Your Drawer?
Did you REALLY write a book just to hide it in your drawer? I doubt that very much. Think back to when you first started writing your book. All those ideas... the big dreams... the butterflies... the binge-writing sessions that kept you up 'til the early...
read more