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Meet the Author: George Greig
By George Greig In the next instalment of Meet the Author, we meet George Greig. George is a Highland Scot, born and raised in Aberdeenshire. At the tender age of 16, he joined the Army. His memoir...
The Author’s Adventure™: Aspiring Your Success and Beyond
Life is a journey. Scrub that… life is an adventure. It certainly is when you finally find the courage to write and publish that book within you that others have yet to dare write. It might as well...
Working with a Typesetter: A Guide for Authors
Zara is the Production Director of Book Brilliance Publishing. In this month’s Brilliant Byte, Zara shares her top tips of working with a typesetter… At Book Brilliance Publishing, we are dedicated...
Meet the Team: Olivia Eisinger
In the first instalment of Meet the Team, we meet Olivia Eisinger. Olivia is the Editorial Director at Book Brilliance Publishing. Describe your job in 30-50 words. I am a freelance editor...
It’s Not About the Royalties
Brenda Dempsey is the CEO and Founder of Book Brilliance Publishing. In this month’s Brilliant Byte, Brenda shares how it's not about the royalties... IT'S NOT ABOUT THE ROYALTIES In the realm of...
Author Habits: ‘In’ and ‘Out’ for 2024
Zara is the Production Director of Book Brilliance Publishing. In this month’s Brilliant Byte, Zara shares what should be ‘In’ and ‘Out’ for authors in 2024… As the new year begins, many people set...
Meet the Author: Rebecca Myers
By Rebecca Myers In the next instalment of Meet the Author, we meet Rebecca Myers. Rebecca is the founder of Live Happy, the health and well-being company, which consists of a network of physical...
Mastering the Art of References and Bibliographies
Olivia Eisinger is the Editorial Director of Book Brilliance Publishing. In this month’s Brilliant Byte, Olivia shares how to gather references for your book… What are references? References are...
Authors and Resilience: A Recipe for Success
By Dr. Glenda Rivoallan Introducing Dr. Glenda Rivoallan… Dr. Glenda is an entrepreneur, wellness expert, and learning junkie who is passionate about helping the maximum number of people live...
Meet the Author: Jim Inglis
By Jim Inglis In the next instalment of Meet the Author, we meet Jim Inglis. Jim Inglis is an author, speaker, musician and hypnotist, and lives in the Scottish Borders. Jim is the author of Portal...
Meet the Author: Dr. Glenda Rivoallan
By Dr. Glenda Rivoallan In the next instalment of Meet the Author, we meet Dr. Glenda Rivoallan. Dr. Glenda is an entrepreneur, wellness expert, and learning junkie who is passionate about helping...
Do not fear the word “no”
By Bailey Merlin Introducing Bailey Merlin… Bailey Merlin is a talented writer with a rich background in fiction and media, medicine, and health. She holds an MFA in fiction from Butler University...
Meet the Author: Colin Tansley
By Colin Tansley In the next instalment of Meet the Author, we meet Colin Tansley. Colin is a former soldier and police officer. Now retired from public service, he runs his own cyber security and...
LinkedIn for Authors: Part 2
By Pam Case In our last Brilliant Byte, Pam talked us through how to use LinkedIn as an author. This month, in Part 2, Pam is ready to teach you how to find your audience, the technique to use to...
From Expert to Author
Are you an expert in your field with valuable knowledge and insights to share? If so, it's time to consider writing a book. Beyond the creative and intellectual fulfillment it offers, writing a book...
LinkedIn for Authors: Part 1
By Pam Case Are you making this big mistake when promoting your book through social media? If you are ignoring the power of LinkedIn – you really ARE making that mistake! As an author, you might...
Meet the Author: Caroline Purvey
By Caroline Purvey In the next instalment of Meet the Author, we meet Caroline Purvey. Caroline is a passionate, transformational leader, and the highly experienced, independent practitioner behind...
The Power of Publishing
In today's competitive landscape, establishing yourself as a reputable authority is vital for speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs. One effective way to elevate your profile and amplify your...
Without storytelling, non-biological relationships cannot thrive
By Adesola Orimalade Anthologist Adesola Orimalade was born in Nigeria and relocated to the UK some years ago. He had a successful career in banking, before moving into Corporate Treasury. A...
Meet the Author: Bailey Merlin
By Bailey Merlin In the next instalment, we meet Bailey Merlin, from Boston, Massachusetts. Bailey is a talented writer and is about to launch her debut novel, A Lot of People Live in This House,...
Meet the Author: Dr Andrea Malam BEM
Dr Andrea Malam BEM In the next instalment of Meet the Author, we meet Dr Andrea Malam BEM. Andrea is a multi-award-winning Leader in Diversity, author, speaker, role model, and trustee/founder of...
5 Simple Steps to be a Successful Author
By Anne Iarchy Anne Iarchy (ex-Haribo addict) is a weight loss and healthy lifestyle coach. After struggling with her own weight loss and confidence issues while working in the corporate world, Anne...
Meet the Author: Dr Kate Anolue
By Dr Kate Anolue In the first instalment of our new feature, we meet Dr Kate Anolue, affectionately known as Aunty Kate. Aunty Kate is a former midwife, and served as a councillor for the London...
TRAVEL – the perfect antidote for writer’s block
By Julie Lewis Julie is an adventurer, expedition leader, speaker, facilitator and author, and we are looking forward to publishing her book, Unchartered Waters. Here, she talks about how travel is...
Cyber Security for Authors
By Colin Tansley Colin Tansley published his policing memoir Mastering the Wolf in 2022. His day job is as a cyber security specialist. Here, Colin shares his thoughts on cyber security for...
Publishing a book is like growing a delicate flower
The seed of an idea is sown in our mind. Is geminated with the heat of effort and watered sometimes with the tears of recall. We may feel it will never see the light of day but assisted with...
How colour affects an author’s writing
By Heather Prince Pablo Picasso famously stated, “Colours, like features, follow the changes of the emotions,” and it’s difficult to argue this point when you consider how rapidly your...
How an impulsive decision can change your life
How an impulsive decision can change your life forever By Karen Espley Standing on the top of a wind blasted hill looking out over the Drake Passage glinting in the sun, dotted with icebergs...
An Author’s Journey to Success
Satwinder Sagoo The success of any author is not just down to writing an excellent book; it's about the journey behind writing that book. J.K. Rowling, who wrote Harry Potter, went on a journey of...
What’s in a Name?
WHAT’S IN A NAME? “Don’t call Gyaboma, call me Joyce!” I must have been around 8 when I whispered those words to my Grandma when she picked me up from school. I don’t actually remember uttering...
The State of Flow or Soul Confidence
By Brenda Dempsey When was the last time you felt so confident that what you were doing was carried out with ease and grace? It was part of who you are…it was second nature to you, and you did not...
An Author’s Guide to Getting Things done
By Brenda Dempsey Whether you are an Author, Speaker or Entrepreneur you know doubt have faced procrastination, imposter syndrome and overwhelm. Here is a little insight into how you can...
Helpful Advice for Business Writers
By Olivia Eisinger Thanks to Brenda Dempsey, CEO of Book Brilliance Publishing, who has asked me to share some hints and tips about the writing process with you. TAKE YOUR TIME The first and...
Getting your manuscript publisher ready
You dream of being an author. The idea of writing a book is way easier than actually setting down to write your brilliant story. Whether it is fiction, non-fiction or a children’s story, you have...
How to engage your prospective reader
By Olivia – Editorial Director There were over 188,000 books published in the UK last year – and that does not include Kindle or e-books! So how can you entice the browser in a book shop or online...
5 competencies for success
By Brenda Dempsey Success is dependent upon five competencies of Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ), according to Daniel Goleman. Self-Awareness Self-Regulation Motivation Empathy Social Skills...