Beta Feedback
Simon Whaley chats to one author about how beta-readers can lead to better books. Someone once said to me, “Beta readers are an author’s crash-test dummy. They take your book …
Writing Magazine
Ask The Agent – Megan Carroll
Megan Carroll graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London, in 2013 and joined the Watson, Little agency the following year. She’s particularly interested in romance, fantasy and romantasy, young adult and …
YouTube, You Write?
How can writers make the most of YouTube? Simon Whaley explores some video-content options for boosting our writing business. Twenty years ago, three twenty-somethings officially launched a new video platform. …
Substack Solutions
Can Substack help you stay connected with your readers? Simon Whaley chats to two authors about how they use the service for their author business. Who remembers blogging? It was …
Reviewing the Situation
Book reviews help sway potential readers. Simon Whaley explores how to encourage readers to write a one. We love it when a reader enjoys our books so much they’re compelled …
Personal Patronage
Many loyal fans will support their favourite authors financially if there’s something it in for them. Simon Whaley looks at how Patreon.com can help connect patrons with authors. Artists have …
Audio Adaptations
The audiobook market is one of the fastest growing sectors in publishing. Simon Whaley explores the different ways self-published authors can access this market. Last year, the publishing industry valued …
Press Release Protocols
In a promotional world dominated by social media, is there still a place for old-fashioned press releases? Simon Whaley chats with one writer about their experience. Social media dominates the …
Second Edition Solutions
When I first self-published The Complete Article Writer: How To Write And Sell Magazine Articles, most editors still wanted freelance material submitted by post. Who remembers enclosing a stamped addressed envelope …
Ask The Agent – Hattie Grünewald
Hattie Grünewald studied creative writing at university and soon realised the pressure to write killed any joy she took from writing. After securing an internship at the Blake Friedmann agency, …