Pursuing Patrons
Can writers have patrons who support their writing business? Simon Whaley chats to two writers about how they use the Patreon platform. The subscription-based platform Patreon launched twelve years ago …
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Topping Up The Creative Well
“We’re going on a cruise on Windermere,” said Bethany. “Anybody else want to come?” I watched several of my writing group friends frown and look at each other. This was …
Back Up Your Writing Business
It happened two weeks ago. I switched on my computer to continue working on my next novel, with a word count of over 120,000, only to find the file gone! …
Writing Hobby or Writing Business?
Simon Whaley ponders the conundrum about when a writing hobby becomes a writing business Have you ever wondered when our writing hobby becomes a writing business? Is it when we …
Know Your Rights
Copyright protects every writer, not just the professionals. Simon Whaley explains why every writer should know their rights. As soon as we commit an idea to paper or keyboard, it …
Translation Transactions
Parlez-vous français? Sprechen sie Deutch? Could translating your self-published books bring in more readers and cash? Simon Whaley explores the business of translation. There are approximately 510 million English speakers …
Self-Publishing Success
Self-publishing may seem a little daunting to anyone who hasn’t done it before. However, with advances in technology, it’s becoming much easier to turn your self-publishing dreams into publication reality. …
Ghosting Around
As writers, we have the skills to bring our stories to life. Understanding the importance of structure, grammar, and how to entertain readers in an engaging way also means we …
Kiddy Commerce
Simon Whaley chats to two children’s authors about their different writing businesses. I have a huge admiration for authors who write books for children. I wrote one once. Once, being …
Pitching to Conferences
Running workshops at writers’ conferences can boost your writing business. Simon Whaley chats to two writers about their experiences. With the writing conference season approaching, many writers are packing their …