TIPS AND ADVICE FOR AUTHORS

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How (and why!) to market your audiobook
How (and why!) to market your audiobook
Six ways writers can organically grow their Instagram account
Six ways writers can organically grow their Instagram account
Is there a post-Twitter world for writers?
Is there a post-Twitter world for writers?

If you are a writer, or part of the publishing industry, Sam Missingham recommends you plan for the worst, but hope for the best .

How to keep on hyping when you don’t hear back
How to keep on hyping when you don’t hear back

If you have lost some of your publicity momentum after the launch of your book, here are 5 things you might not yet have tried…

Why I chose to self-publish my memoir (and what I’ve learned)
Why I chose to self-publish my memoir (and what I’ve learned)

After 25 years in traditional publishing, find out why Lisa Edwards chose to self publish her memoir Cheat Play Live.

We have news!
We have news!

Very excited to announce that Katie Sadler is going to be working with me at The Empowered Author.

An author's story - Graeme Armstrong
An author's story - Graeme Armstrong

Find out about Graeme’s journey from Aidrie to the bestseller list, via 300 rejected submissions.

Authors who help authors
Authors who help authors

There are many authors who generously offer their advice to other authors, here are my favourites.

15 authors who are great at Instagram
15 authors who are great at Instagram

PIck up lots of tips from these fantastic authors who are using Instagram so creatively.

How traditionally published authors can add to their publisher's marketing & publicity
How traditionally published authors can add to their publisher's marketing & publicity

Are you a traditionally published author hoping to add to what your publisher is doing? This post will give you some pointers.

Finding a literary agent

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An author's story - Graeme Armstrong
An author's story - Graeme Armstrong

Find out about Graeme’s journey from Aidrie to the bestseller list, via 300 rejected submissions.

Meet the publishers

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An opportunity for aspiring authors
An opportunity for aspiring authors

Fancy putting your manuscript under the noses of agents and publishers without going through that painful submissions process? I might have something for you.

Celebrity authors, AI, cost of living and other bad news for traditionally published authors
Celebrity authors, AI, cost of living and other bad news for traditionally published authors

It is easy to come to the conclusion that traditional publishing just doesn’t serve many of its authors well

How to talk about your book ahead of publication
How to talk about your book ahead of publication

Find out what happens in the run up to publication day and all of the ways you can talk about your book and reach as many people as possible.

How (and why!) to market your audiobook
How (and why!) to market your audiobook
Six ways writers can organically grow their Instagram account
Six ways writers can organically grow their Instagram account
Getting started with social media: 5 tips for authors
Getting started with social media: 5 tips for authors

We know that social media is a valuable tool for authors , however, with so many platforms to choose from and so much conflicting advice, it can be hard to know how to use it without sucking up all of your time. Here are five tips to help you make the right choices and use your time effectively

Write an article about the threat of AI on the book publishing industry
Write an article about the threat of AI on the book publishing industry

What are the ramifications of AI tools on authors and illustrators and how should the book industry respond?

Is there a post-Twitter world for writers?
Is there a post-Twitter world for writers?

If you are a writer, or part of the publishing industry, Sam Missingham recommends you plan for the worst, but hope for the best .

How to keep on hyping when you don’t hear back
How to keep on hyping when you don’t hear back

If you have lost some of your publicity momentum after the launch of your book, here are 5 things you might not yet have tried…

Why I chose to self-publish my memoir (and what I’ve learned)
Why I chose to self-publish my memoir (and what I’ve learned)

After 25 years in traditional publishing, find out why Lisa Edwards chose to self publish her memoir Cheat Play Live.