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Twittering
I awoke today to discover that my twitter account has accumulated over 1600 followers. From what I have read twitter seems to be the best way to market the work of an author who is an #indie, ie independent of an established publisher. It has worked fairly well, with regular good feedback and sales ticking… Read more
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Getting started on a book
I’ve recently had two ‘tweets’ asking about starting a book. As I am in the initial stages of my second novel, I can tell you how I got started. There is a lot written about the subject, there are courses, qualifications and degrees in creative writing, but to my mind, it comes down to one… Read more
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Listening to music while writing
I sometimes wonder if writers need silence, the radio on, or if they listen to music. I choose the latter, something restful in the background. Sometimes my searches for good music bring up some real gems.. Two of them are these, Caroline Harrison and Amy Wadge. Have a listen. You may enjoy the experience. http://carolineharrison.bandcamp.com/album/a-simple-wish… Read more
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Wicked Game now out on KOBO
Heard today that KOBO have decided to publish ‘Wicked Game’. Great news, the novel now available to a wider audience. http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Wicked-Game/book-sx-9ZcLbU0y_1zvXMBd9kg/page1.html?s=Clyp03UJOUGodcz_d9X05w&r=2 For the link to the kobo website. Read more
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Front covers for kindle
Making you first dip into the world of the novellist is very daunting. There really is so much written about it and so much conflicting advice. One consistent factor is the design of your front cover. I am no designer, so I went to a local lad who could work within my limited budget. In… Read more