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Journaling: The Write Way to Be Happy
The Write Way to Be Happy Journal: The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Successful Journaling Habit. Life can knock us sideways sometimes, can’t it? Just when we’re plodding along nicely, and minding our own business, bam! Something lands in our laps, determined to...
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Amazon Audible: The No 1 Solution for Busy Bookworms Who Need Their Fix
I don’t know about you but what with work, dog-walking, domestic chores and two teenagers to taxi all over Co Durham, I only seem to be able to read for 20 minutes before I switch off the bedside lamp for another day. By that point I’m so tired I either a) find my...
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Author Testimonial: Mario Panayi & Michelle Emerson
Poet, Mario Panayi, contacted me in September to ask if I could help bring his poetry book, Birth, Life, Burial to life. I do love a bit of poetry as it reminds me of my OU Creative Writing days where we studied a module on this genre and it opened up a whole new...
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The Writer’s Guide to Combatting Imposter Syndrome
How many times has your inner voice whispered in your ear, “You’re not a REAL writer, though, are you?” How often do you downplay your writing skills, despite what people tell you? How many times have you questioned your writing talent? Too many? Don’t worry,...
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Indie Author in the Spotlight: Elizabeth Zigor
Elizabeth Zigor: Octogenarian, Indie Author, and All-Round Inspirational Lady When Elizabeth rang me in 2015 to see if I’d be able to help with publishing her memoir, I jumped at the chance. You see, I’ve always loved anything and everything book-related that’s set...
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Indie Author Interview: Jacqueline Rogerson
Who is Jacqueline E. Rogerson? Jacqueline is a mum, girlfriend, business owner and all-round inspirational indie author whose debut memoir, Onward and Upward, was published in July 2018. Hi Jacqui. Congratulations on becoming an author! How did it feel to see your...
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From Successful Entrepreneur to Influential Author
Writing a Business Book is Easier Than You Think Ever mused about becoming an influential author? Want to write your business book? One which transforms your hands-on business expertise, your hard-earned, well-honed knowledge, and your wonderful personality traits...
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Indie Author Interview: Cassandra Farren
Welcome to another in the Indie Author Interview Series, this week it's all about Cassandra Farren. Cassandra is an author, mum, and she mentors heart-lead authors who want to share their journey by writing a life-changing book. Her mission is to create a new...
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Formatting Tips for Kindle Book Success
Formatting Tips for Kindle Book Success - Article #1 in the 2018 Self-Publishing Services UK Series. Ready for some formatting tips for Kindle? Then don’t go anywhere because today I want to share a self-publishing services article packed with insider tips to help...
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Indie Author Feedback: Michael J Lowis
Oh, I do love a testimonial! I've recently provided self-publishing services for seasoned UK author, Michael J.Lowis. His memoir, From the Pope to Pigeons; From Dreams to Heaven - Twenty Essays and Anecdotes is a wonderfully eclectic memoir filled with real-life...
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Self-Publishing Terms Made Easy
Once you begin your research into self-publishing you’ll come across so many new terms. It will be like learning another language - I kid you not! And while it’s fine for people like me, who work in the publishing industry, it’s not so appealing for aspiring authors...
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How To Start The Content Creation Process For Your Business
It’s no secret that content can do wonders for raising your business’ profile and helping to position you as an expert in your field, whatever that might be. But if you’ve never had to create content on a regular basis before, it can be difficult to know where to...
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So Your First Draft is Ready, Now What?
You've got your first draft ready! Congratulations, by the way, writing a book isn't something everyone succeeds at. But what are you going to do next? Do you sit and let your manuscript languish while you decide on the way forward? Or do you get cracking with the...
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Mental Health Awareness for Writers
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week, and as this subject is very close to my heart I wanted to share some thoughts with you. Mental Health is something which needs to be spoken about much more, in my opinion, and as writers, we are well equipped to raise this...
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When Your Brain’s Too Busy to Write
When Your Brain's Too Busy To Write, What the Heck Can You Do? Do you have those days/weeks/fortnights where you're fleeing around on your hamster wheel wondering if you'll ever get a chance to focus on your writing? Me too! I've had an extra busy week (but in a...
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So You’re Thinking of Writing a Business Book?
So you're thinking of writing a business book? That's great! And don't worry, writing a business book isn't as difficult as you think. Half the time, the biggest challenge to writing anything is your mindset. You become stuck in a mindset which tells you things...
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Author Interview | Clare Cogan | Creating Calm
Welcome to another indie author interview with one of my 2018 clients, Clare Cogan of Creating Calm. Clare is an author and the founder of Creating Calm. She supports and guides women who are struggling, within their business and maybe with life too, feeling that...
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Social Media Content Ideas to Promote Your Book
You've written your book. Congratulations! You've self-published your book (or worked with a traditional publisher). It may have cost you a fair bit of money. And your book promotion budget might be non-existent. So what can you do? Save up? Avoid promoting your...
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