London Book Fair 2022: Top takeaways for authors
Reading Time: 7 minutes The London Book Fair is back! And so am I. Here are my top takeaways for authors.
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Self-Publishing
MASTERCLASS: How to Become a Kindle Bestseller – with Nicola May
Reading Time: 3 minutes Have you been thinking of publishing a Kindle ebook? In this illuminating masterclass, chart-topping self-published author Nicola May reveals her top tips for sales success.
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INTERVIEW: Kindle bestseller Nicola May considers the pros and cons of self-publishing v. traditional publishing
Reading Time: 4 minutes Nicola May is a self-publishing sensation, and the author of a dozen romantic comedies. In 2019 she hit the #1 Kindle bestseller spot in the UK with The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay. Now she’s signed a three-book deal with Hodder. Jon Reed asked her why.
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Why your book is your greatest marketing tool
Reading Time: 5 minutes The book used to be the thing you marketed. Today it’s also a tool to market yourself or your business. Business coach, content consultant and publisher Alison Jones shares her advice for using self-publishing as a business strategy.
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Traditional or indie? Hybrid author Nick Spalding looks at publishing from both sides
Reading Time: 6 minutes Jon Reed asks bestselling hybrid author Nick Spalding which side of the publishing fence is best – traditional or indie?
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Print on demand for self-published authors
Reading Time: 6 minutes Self-publishing is all about ebooks – right? Not always, says Anna Lewis, who explores the possibilities of print.
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10 marketing tips for self-published authors
Reading Time: 6 minutes Alison Baverstock, author of How to Market Books, offers her top 10 marketing tips for self-published authors.
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The Accidental Author: How Kerry Wilkinson conquered the Kindle charts
Reading Time: 7 minutes Kerry Wilkinson is something of an accidental author. His debut, Locked In, was written as a challenge to himself but, after self-publishing, it became a UK number one bestseller within three months of release. Then he signed a six-book deal with Pan Macmillan. Jon Reed asks him how he did it.
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9 muses for self-publishing success
Reading Time: 6 minutes Have you been visited by the Muse lately? If you’re an indie author, you need more than one source of inspiration. Tom Evans looks at the Nine Muses needed for self-publishing success.
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Do I really need an editor for my self-published book?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Writers with a trade-publishing deal get automatic access to professional editors and proofreaders, but self-publishers have to source their own. Some writers think it’s fine to scrimp on this, but the truth is that every book needs to be edited and proofread, says Lucy Ridout.
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How to create an on-trend book cover in 5 steps
Reading Time: 6 minutes An effective book cover can make the difference between obscurity and bestseller. Sarah Juckes shows you how to create your own in five steps.
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Top 3 self-publishing mistakes – and how to avoid them
Reading Time: 4 minutes There are more choices than ever for self-publishing authors – but that means the burden of getting it right is also greater. Leila Dewji identifies the top 3 mistakes to avoid.
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