This is the second in a mini-series of posts looking LGBTQ+ fiction editing. By LGBTQ+ fiction, I mean any fiction that features LGBTQ+ characters. From erotica to science fiction, stopping off at romance, fantasy and historical. No genre should now be without LGBTQ+ representation.
Continue reading “On LGBTQ+ editing: Language”Blogger recognition award!
How very generous of JN Supermom of Rants of a Foul Mouthed Mom fame for nominating me for this Blogger Recognition Award! I’m very, very grateful!
You can go read more about her book All The Wrong Love on the author spotlight page.
On LGBTQ+ editing: Characters
This is the first in a mini-series of posts looking LGBTQ+ fiction editing. By LGBTQ+ fiction, I mean any fiction that features LGBTQ+ characters. From erotica to science fiction, stopping off at romance, fantasy and historical. No genre should now be without LGBTQ+ representation.
Continue reading “On LGBTQ+ editing: Characters”Commas and adjectives
This blog post comes as a result of question posed. If you have a question you’d like answering, feel free to get in touch and I’ll do my best to answer.
When do you need to use a comma when listing adjectives and why do you see no comma between some adjectives?
Continue reading “Commas and adjectives”Self-publishing skills: Learning and getting better!
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So that’s it! You’ve written your book. Designed it, inside and out. Publicised it, sold it, and managed your finances and time effectively.
That’s it then. Well, yes and no.
While it’s tempting to bask in the glory of your success there are a few things you could be reflecting on before you start your next book or writing project.
Self-publishing skills: Time management
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Writing, marketing, selling, editing, designing, typesetting … just how do you find all the time?
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As a self-publishing author, you are really a small publisher. And with that, will come income (hopefully) but there will definitely be costs! Keeping on top off this is key and you’ll need to learn to be an accountant, as well as all the other things you need to learn.
Continue reading “Self-publishing skills: Accounting and finance”Self-publishing skills: Selling your books
Welcome back to another look into the skills you’ll need as a self-publishing author. Last time we looked at publicity, now let’s look at selling your newly made book. Remember you can subscribe to get the latest blog posts direct to your inbox!
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We spoke last time about publicity. Let’s talk now about, what you do when people start wanting to buy your book. How do you sell books and how do you get them out there?
Continue reading “Self-publishing skills: Selling your books”Self-publishing skills: Publicity
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Congratulations! You’ve made a book!
After all that hard work and investment, you can’t afford to sit back and expect the readers to fall at your feet: it’s time to start shouting about it. We’ll look at the specifics of selling in the following post, so make sure you come back for that one. Today, we’re simply looking at publicity.
Continue reading “Self-publishing skills: Publicity”Self-publishing skills: Proofreading
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“I need a proofreader!” cries the self-publishing author.
Very often, however, the term “proofreading” gets mixed up with “editing”. See an earlier blog post about the differences here.
