001: What’s your idea?
(Picture by jonas from unsplash.com) In this new series I’m going to explain (like you’re 5 yrs old) how to write a story. It’s going to be the simplest way to start a work of long form fiction (no poems or short stories here) and know that...
Create Perfect Print Covers for Amazon and IngramSpark with Affinity Photo
How I create perfect Print covers for IngramSpark and Amazon KDP with Serif Affinity Photo. (I need to write this out before I forget it!) First: Get the artwork created, at whatever (approx) size, and with layers! Without layers, you’ll just be stretching...
The problem with Nanowrimo and why it took a decade to undo its effect.
(Photo by John Jennings on Unsplash) It’s the month of Nano soon, and I am often tempted to go for it again, but never have. Why? I tend to start planning my story in October, just in case I go for it, but something has always nagged me as to its real value (for me)...
A list popular of Genres and why they matter despite what you believe
(This photo by @aznbokchoy was chosen because I love abstract art and bright colours. Lucas’s ink experiments are beautiful and mesmerising. The colour also complements the colour of this blog.) I have a love/hate relationship with genres because I want to be...1. Write with…
Scrivener is the best writing tool on the planet.
2. Edit with…
Reedsy has assembled the best editors to perfect your story.
3. Format with…
Vellum turns your manuscript into a beautiful Print or eBook file ready to distribute.
4. Cover design with…
Go On Write creates excellent book covers for Print or eBook at great prices.
5. Distribute with…
Amazon KDP allows you to easily reach the biggest book buying market.
6. Market with…
Wordify allows you to build a free WordPress.org website to sell your books. Take your time to design and get it right and only pay when you’re ready to launch.
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