Publishing
Creating Keyflame’s cover
Creating Keyflame’s cover was a journey almost as long as writing Keyflame itself. When I decided to publish Keyflame via Amazon back in 2010, it was more whim than business decision. I didn’t…
How much does it cost to be an indie author?
I’ve just received the quote for printing Keyflame in March and I can’t believe this is finally really happening! While working out cost per unit, shipping and how many units I could afford…
How to get a million things done
There's a difference between being productive and pushing yourself towards a breakdown. Here are some tricks to get a lot done without burning out.
Is self publishing a bad idea?
Can you make money from self publishing? Is it a valid method for real authors? Will my friends ever respect me? Here are all the pros and cons.
Should I self publish my book or go traditional?
There is no one true way. How you choose to publish depends on your own personality and goals. Here's some info to help you decide.
Guest post: How to write a blurb for your novel
I asked Milan from The Blurb Butterfly to share some insight on how to write the best book blurb for your novel. Here’s what she had to say. As writers we have no problem describing…
Infographic: Readers like it long
What is the best length for a novel? It's often said to be about 90 000 words, but the best selling books of all time are about double that.
