Is social media still ‘social’?

Is social media still ‘social’?

The dictionary has a lot to say about the word ‘social’: human society, companionship, friendly interaction, cooperative relationships, organised communities. Nowhere does it say ‘sales vehicle’. I think online platforms offer a digital form of...
The future

The future

Actually writing your book is only the beginning of the process of becoming an author. Yes, it gives you authority, it’s a great marketing tool – but like any tool it doesn’t work if it’s sitting in the tool box.  You have to get it out and use it. The launch This is...
Marketing is more than a few posts

Marketing is more than a few posts

Many moons ago when I did my professional qualifications, I was astonished to discover that the label ‘marketing’ covered far more than advertising and promotion. It starts with market research – know your market place Companies that offer a similar product or service...
Who can you help?

Who can you help?

Writing a book needs to have purpose.  Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should! That may seem counterintuitive coming from someone who helps people to write books, but the first learning on my Author Guide course is all about Purpose; the author’s big ‘WHY?’ A...
Picking a publisher

Picking a publisher

There are three main ways to get your book published – traditional publishing houses, independent publishers, and self-publishing.  If you’re a first time author and you don’t have a connection in traditional publishing, my recommendation would be to find a good...