Book publishing
How to successfully launch a book [week 6 – Amazon tips]
There are two types of people who need to be able to discover your book: 1. Those who already know you – clients, prospective clients and those you will likely nurture as you write your book. 2. Those who don’t know you yet – the chances are that your book solves a problem they are…
Read MoreHow to successfully launch a book! [week 3 – Podcasts]
Last week, I attended a brilliant business event in Stratford upon Avon. Run by my go-to business mentor, Karen Skidmore, it was a great opportunity to catch up with people I hadn’t seen for years and to meet others in the flesh, who I’d only seen through the Zoom screen. Plus, it gave us an…
Read MoreHow to successfully launch a book! [week 2 – endorsements and book reviews]
Thanks so much for your positive feedback following last week’s blog. I am giving you the chance to look over my shoulder as I launch the second edition of Book Marketing Made Simple! You can view the first post here. This week, I have created the marketing plan, with three key areas for launch over…
Read MoreWhen’s the best time to get a book mentor?
When’s the best time to get a book mentor? Is it when your business coach tells you to do it?! Is it when you’ve started but are feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Or is it when you’re in the concept or idea stage? I generally work with clients in stage 3 (or 1!) but sometimes people…
Read MoreGetting a book deal
This is an email I received from Helen Rowe over the summer: I just wanted to let you know that I have accepted a book deal with Flint Books (a sister company to The History Press). They are offering a small advance and ‘Eliminating Poverty from Britain’ is due to be published in April/May next…
Read More600 books will be published in the UK today
I recently read an article in The Guardian that said: “On 3 September 2020, almost 600 new books will be published, an increase of about a third from last year”. This increase has been attributed to the pandemic. Dozens of literary festivals have been cancelled or run online, and book shops have remained closed for many months.…
Read MoreBook Publishing – Review of ‘The Writers’ & Artists’ Guide To Self-Publishing’
One of the questions I’m often asked is around book publishing: How do I get my book published? Now my gut response – especially to those who haven’t yet begun – is to make a start on your book first. As you need to be clear what you’re writing, who it’s for and what people…
Read MoreWhy my new book won’t be on your bookshelf this Autumn
This week, I’m creating the audiobook for Becoming An Authority. I’m off to narrate the second half of my new book later today. If you’ve been following my journey over the last few months, you’ll know that this is my sixth book. As you may have already read Your Book is the Hook and Book Marketing Made…
Read MoreYou can’t make money from writing a book – or can you?
In chapter 1 in my sixth book, I talk about how you can’t make money from writing a book. In fact, most people invest hugely. They get coaches, mentors, attend training courses, read books, buy programmes, and many engage a team to help them to publish and promote it. More often or not, our clients…
Read MoreI would highly recommend working with Librotas [Testimonial]
When I decided to write my book, I knew I needed expert help to ensure that it looked, felt and read in an extremely professional way. After looking at a range of hybrid publishers on the market, I can across Karen and Librotas. The key differentiator for me was the added mentoring that Karen offered…
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