This is a rehash of a post from last year. I'm in the market for an agent and/or a publishing contract with a traditional publisher. Again, I'm being asked (and asking myself) "Why go traditional when you've had some success (albeit limited) with self publishing?" I have a number of reasons for wanting to take the …
Self Publisher’s Checklist
Are you in the process of self-publishing a book? Do you need some advice on what to do and when? You can download my free self-publishing checklist to help you with your planning. It's a great place to start. self-publisher-checklist You can find this and other handy resources and tools on the Resources page. I will …
Why are you still looking for a traditional publisher?
A question I'm frequently asked by family, friends and fellow writers is "Why do you still want to go through a traditional publisher when you self publish?" I have a number of reasons for wanting to take the traditional path. The most significant being that for me it is an indicator of success and acceptance by the …
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Editing done, cover to go!
Well the editing is finalised, and I am hopeful that all anomalies, weird spelling and miscellaneous bits have been taken care of. Now I have to get the cover sorted. In the past I have only self-published e-books, so covers have been a simple 1 page, front cover job (and yes I know that I have …

