Authors - Think Outside the Box
Explore these 3 suggestions on strategies to add to your publishing and marketing toolbox.
Writing - A Commitment of Time
I was getting ready to head for lunch today and had to wait a bit because it was raining. I’ve started riding my bicycle to work so that...
The Benefits of Joining a Writing Community
It takes a village. A timeless quote that can be applied to more than just raising a family. The writing journey can be a lonely one....
Celebrations
Take Time to Celebrate. This week I dropped everything to attend my son’s graduation. As much as it was a major milestone for him, it was...
Key Mistakes New Authors Make
When you embark on any new endeavour there is always a steep learning curve. Deciding to publish a book is no different. There are...
Yes - You Should Publish that Book!
We all have a story to share that should be shared. I believe there are 3 key reasons why this would be beneficial to others.
Book Design - The Overlooked Essentials
Book design involves more than just preparing a manuscript and adding a cover with a title. On the contrary, there are a few key design...
Publishing - Plan for the Potholes Along the Way
Publishing your book is a journey. A long, tedious, topsy turvy journey, especially if you are a new author. When working on my first...
Books - A Great Way to Foster Curiosity and Learning
Last week was a whirlwind week. Freedom Field was published. The culmination of 2 months of marketing and building momentum for its...
Know When to Ask for Help
As new authors it will be important to know what tasks to allocate to others so that you are not left feeling drained and flustered.
Think You're Ready To Publish?
In compiling what I think are the key bits of advice for my and upcoming Beta Publishing Course I compiled my 3 pre-publishing must dos....
Stay the Course
It’s inevitable. The road to publication won’t always be smooth sailing. I went through three illustrators alone for my new Little Ray...
Why Book Coaching?
Towards the end of January I launched my book coaching consultancy. For those of you who have considered writing a book, you know the...
It's All in the Brand
When I started developing the marketing component of my publications business, the concept of a ‘brand’ kept coming up. Initially, I...

















