Write to Publish

Writing can be a lonely old business and having a community of supportive, like-minded people around you can really help with motivation, inspiration and feedback which will greatly improve your chan…

Self publishing is an increasingly viable and attractive option for both new and seasoned authors, giving greater control and royalties in the long run.

In essence it is a 'free' option but that does…

Richard Pearson was one of the cleaning heroes on Channel 5's Filthy House SOS.

In this interview he talks about his author journey writing his children's book Sparkle and the Messy Monster.

Richard …

Publishing can be a veritable minefield and the truth is that no author's publishing journey is, or should be, the same.

There are pros and cons to both publishing methods from budget to the amount o…

So many budding writers tell me that they would love to write a book but that they just don't know where or how to get started!

The thing about book writing is that it can feel so overwhelming if you…

Being able to chat with fellow writers has been so helpful for me. It took me a long time to find my writing tribe - I almost gave up on book NINE! - but now that I have it's amazing.

Having like-min…

Having a robust story arc before you start writing will mean that you are less likely to have plot holes and inconsistencies in your finished story - it will also make the writing process much easier…

There are many ways that you can promote yourself as an author and ultimately your book or books.

Facebook is a great platform for authors and if utilised effectively it can be a great way to raise y…

In this episode, listen to the inspiring Kat Lord talk about her author journey and her passion for child development. Kat's book 'More to Mealtime' is part of her 'More to...' series and contains a …

Let's talk emails!

Building an email list of dedicated 'fans' can be a great way to promote and sell your work as an author - in this episode we talk about the ways in which you can do that and how y…

This week I talk to the inspirational Steve Sallis about his author journey as his new book 'How NOT to be a Leadership D*ckhead' is launched on June 6th.

Get your copy on Amazon published by Mabel a…

Editing can be such a long and arduous process and it is difficult to avoid overwhelm at times even if you do have a professional editor working with you.

Your editor will of course, read, scan and s…

Like it or not, if you want people to buy your book then you have to get out there and promote it!

There are lots of ways that you can do this and in this week's episode I will share these with you. …

Listen as I chat with an exciting new author form Mabel and Stanley Publishing - Gaitree Cuppoor.

Her book ABC of World Languages is a multicultural delight and in this episode, Gaitree talks about…

Many of my authors have found that editing can actually be harder than writing an entire book!

In this episode I talk about ways in which you can make your manuscript as clean as possible and when mi…

With the publishing landscape having changed so much in recent years, self publishing is becoming more and more popular as a route for new authors. it can be a great choice but it needs to be done we…

This week we talk about the importance of creating believable characters that you, as the author, know like old friends. 

Your characters will drive your plot and so it is crucial that you know every…

In this episode, Rich Elms talks about his writing and publishing journey to launching his first book 'Bobby Baller Dreams Big.'

His book tells the story of Bobby Baller - a young boy with a big drea…

Writing is by definition a solitary process and sometimes, after several hours in your chair, your brain can feel as numb as your behind!

We expect our brain's to operate at full speed 24/7 so it isn…

If you do not know who your ideal reader is - whether you are writing fiction or non-fiction, romance or horror, then you could find it hard to engage them.

In this episode I give you some strategies…