Pitch Perfect
Time is money, so submitting articles to magazines speculatively does not make business sense. Instead, professional writers pitch their ideas first. They approach an editor with their article idea, and …
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Time Zones
Will the clocks going back an hour disrupt your writing schedule? Simon Whaley suggests this is the perfect time to review your time management. On Sunday 31st October, something magical …
A Worldwide Presence
With so many social media channels, do writers still need a website? Simon Whaley chats to two writers about how their websites meet their needs. Twenty-seven years ago, on 13th …
Covering Up
We might not judge a book by its cover, but we all jump to certain conclusions when we see one. Book covers work hard. Not only must they convey the …
The Art of Advertising
Self-publishing is maturing. Ten years ago, we could upload our self-published books to Amazon and watch people buy them. There were far fewer self-published books back then, and Amazon worked …
Sizing Up Your Publisher
When it comes to finding a traditional publisher, does size matter? Simon Whaley chats to two writers about their experiences. On 1st July 2013 a new publishing conglomerate was born: …
Business of Writing – Don’t Get Infected!
There’s a virus spreading between writers and the infection rate is high. It has the power to destroy your creativity as it builds upon your fears and insecurity. It can …
Artificial Intelligence
Can editing and proofing be automated? Simon Whaley explores online grammar services. I grew up in the 70s and 80s, when grammar was not the primary focus of English language …
Copyright Basics
As World Intellectual Property Day approaches, Simon Whaley explores how copyright helps our writing business. Celebrating its 21st anniversary on 26th April 2021, World Intellectual Property Day recognises the impact …
How To Succeed With A Series
Why write one novel, when publishers love a series? Simon Whaley chats to two successful series authors. Thirty-six years ago, Arthur Fowler, Ali Osman and Den Watts broke into Reg …