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
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 …
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...
Five 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 proof-reader and a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editors & Proofreaders (CIEP)....
Five essentials when writing fiction
By Barbara Angela Kealy Being a Fiction Author is an exciting life. You can drift off at any time into a world of wonderment, enjoyment and excitement. It is vital to let your...
Five reasons why authors need an online presence!
By Brenda Dempsey Authors need to be seen, heard and noted! How else will your raving fans find out about you and your latest book? Every author should have an online presence before they even...
The true power of being an author
By Satwinder Sagoo The joys of being an author run a lot deeper than just launching the book itself…it’s the journey in getting there that really puts meaning to it. Everyone has the power to write...