The ideal reader

The ideal reader

When you write a non-fiction book to share your expertise, you should have a clear idea of who you’re writing for.  It’s surprising how many authors start writing before having real clarity on what their reader wants.  But, of course, you wouldn’t do that, would you?...
The last full stop

The last full stop

You’ve slaved over a hot keyboard for weeks, or maybe months or even years.  Your manuscript is finished and you typed that final full stop with gusto.  Ta-dah!  It’s done.  Is it time for a huge sigh of relief, a little celebration or the next stage in your plan to...
How to brief a web designer

How to brief a web designer

Before we get into this, let me just say I am not a web designer.  However, I’ve worked with a lot of people who are – and a lot of customers who I’ve written web content for, so I’ve heard all the horror stories – and also quite a few ecstatic reviews. Your web...
Planning your book

Planning your book

After 13 weeks with a small cohort of authors on the Author Guide Course, I’ve realised that getting a book from ‘I’ve got an idea’ to ‘selling like hot cakes’, is not about the quality of the idea, it’s about how well you plan. Lots of people have great ideas for...