Academic, writer, storyteller, digital creator.
In 2020 I posted an article entitled “Which Self-Publishing Platform – Or All Of Them?” in which I described my contemporary strategy of posting my books for sale via several self-publishing platforms simultaneously. The main benefits of this strategy, I argued then, was that I could reach more outlets internationally rather than limiting the distribution…
These days, writers – especially self-published writers – typically need to do their own marketing, book and cover design and… well, everything! In the course of my own writing journey, I encountered some good resources and added them to my list – and thought it might be a good idea to share it with other…
“Where can I find your books?” A reader’s question – and a writer’s dilemma. After all, readers are likely to find your books where you, the author, have put them. Levity aside, as far as self-publishing authors are concerned, I’ve found that many of my peers will simply choose one publishing platform and then stick…
Good morning, friends and fans! In this series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you some…
Good morning, friends and fans! In this five-part series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you…
Good morning, friends and fans! In this five-part series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you…
Good morning, friends and fans! In this five-part series of short articles aimed at fellow writers – but also at anyone who might be interested in the process of writing and publishing, I will dispense some pearls of wisdom garnered from my years of personal experience, about publishing (and self-publishing) in order to give you…
Hello, friends and fans, There used to be a perception years ago that a writer who made use of self-publishing services was not a published “proper” author. In fact, back in the day, such authors who paid for publishing services were dismissed and criticized (often harshly) as ‘pretenders’ and wannabes, and the presses that offered…