Getting your manuscript publisher ready

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 to know these three things.   Who am I writing this book for? What...
How to engage your prospective reader

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 to buy YOUR book? Here are two examples of introductions or blurbs; the...
5 competencies for success

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 These competencies determine how you handle yourself and others and...
Why Partnership publishing is best!

Why Partnership publishing is best!

By Brenda Dempsey You’ve finally found the courage to write your book, and now the last full stop has been placed on your sweat and tears manuscript.  A victory, you think.  But this is only the start of the next phase of being an Author.  It’s now time for the...
Helpful tips for budding business book writers

Helpful tips for budding business book writers

By Olivia – Editorial Director WELCOME to the first blog of the Book Brilliance Publishing website!  My name is Olivia Eisinger and I am a freelance editor with over 13 years’ experience in the publishing world. I am honoured that Brenda Dempsey, CEO of Book...
5 reasons why you need a proofreader

5 reasons why you need a proofreader

By Zara Thatcher Hello, I’m Zara and I have worked in publishing for 12 years. I am a trained proofreader and a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editors & Proofreaders (CIEP). Proofreading will be the last stage your book goes through, after...