Vanity Press, Writers Journey

Update on my Vanity Press post

A member of my writer's group has recently (this week) been on the receiving end of a set of emails and text messages from a Vanity Press company.  He's being offered a "great" half-price "deal" on publishing packages. When I looked at what was included in the package, 90% of it can be sourced for free by the author directly… Continue reading Update on my Vanity Press post

Books, Planning, Publications, Random Thoughts, Rejection, Self Publishing, Vanity Press, Writers Journey

Vanity Press Companies, tramps and thieves

I mentioned in my last post that I had had some interesting experiences with vanity press publishers. I am starting to wonder if I have a sign on my head saying “sucker” or “will give away hard earned cash freely”. Anyway dramatics aside here is a summary of my experiences so far. About nine months… Continue reading Vanity Press Companies, tramps and thieves

A Better Future, Goal Setting, Planning, Writers Journey

Goal Setting – Planning your writing journey for 2016

“A Goal without a plan is just a wish”. And I wish I could remember where that quote came from. With 2016 well and truly upon us, it is time to get those writing goals determined and a plan of action devised. I need to put my hand up and admit that I had way… Continue reading Goal Setting – Planning your writing journey for 2016