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 .

Latest marketing, publicity and creative round-up

Latest best practice in book marketing, publicity and design from around the internet.

Blog, Book Marketing, Publicity, DesignSam MissinghamJanuary 2, 2020Advanced, Beginners, Intermediate, Blog, New Comment

The Story Behind the Success of The Sewing Machine

Author, Natalie Fergie talks us through the huge success of The Sewing Machine.

Book Marketing, Publicity, Social Media Tips, WritingSam MissinghamAugust 30, 2019Blog, Intermediate, Advanced, Author Blog

Writing a killer first chapter with Emma Flint

Author, Emma Flint tell us which books have the best opening chapter.

Writing, Author Tips, BlogSam MissinghamAugust 29, 2019Blog, Beginners, Intermediate, AdvancedComment

13 great author websites

Pick up tips for your author website from these 13 authors.

Blog, Book Marketing, Author Tips, DesignSam MissinghamAugust 25, 2019Blog, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Author BlogComment

5 author newsletters I love

Contemplating launching your own newsletter? Find out what makes these 5 author newsletter so great.

Q&A with StoryOrigin

Find out more about StoryOrigin, a new company offering authors promotional tools, all free right now. I asked the founder, Evan Gow a few questions.

Author Newsletters, Book Marketing, Audience, Email Marketing, Self publishing, BlogSam MissinghamAugust 18, 2019Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, BlogComment

The best podcasts about writing

Discover these fantastic podcasts for writing inspiration and find out how to pitch yourself .

Author Tips, Writing, BlogSam MissinghamAugust 18, 2019Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Blog, Author Blog, NewComment

Books about writing

Writers have picked their favourite books about writing.

Writing, BlogSam MissinghamAugust 14, 2019Book Recommendations, Blog, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Author BlogComment

The story of Leonard and Hungry Paul's success

Kevin Duffy of Bluemoose Books talks us through the publishing success story behind Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession. ‘ it is the small things you do every day that will pay off and give your book and author longevity.’

Book Marketing, Writing, Publishing, Blog, PublicitySam MissinghamAugust 14, 2019Intermediate, Advanced, Beginners, Blog, Author BlogComment

Top 20 UK book influencers

Find out who the top 20 book influencers are in the UK, all recommended by Twitter book folk.

Newsletter swaps - a guide

Author, Rhoda Baxter has written a great guide to newsletter swaps, how they work and what the benefits are.

10 ways authors collaborate to promote their books

Authors are collaborating in some very clever ways, this post includes some of my favourites. Lots of simple, low-cost ideas for every author..

37 Influential romance and women's fiction book bloggers

These 37 book bloggers are the most influential romance and women’s fiction bloggers in the UK, they introduce readers to new authors and books on their blogs and through social.