Publishing Archives - The Writer's Cookbook

2019 is finally over. And what a year it’s been! We’ve published some great posts over the last 12 months, and, since the end of the year is a time of reflection, I thought the last post of the year would be a good time to look back on what you’ve been loving in 2019.... / READ MORE /

29th October, 2019

Publishing

8 Things I’ve Learnt Self-Publishing 8 Books

I started my self-publishing journey back in 2015, when I decided to publish What Happens in New York myself. Since then, I’ve gone on to publish eight books, five of which I published in twelve months. Looking back, that boggles my mind. My goal was to publish three books in a year. There was a... / READ MORE /

5 stories that prove you're never too old to be published

1st October, 2019

Productivity, Publishing

5 Stories That Prove You’re Never Too Old To Be Published

Have you ever thought you were too old to get published? Too old to even start that story? Left it too late to enter the world of publishing? Well, I am here to tell you that you are wrong. Is it too late to start that manuscript? No. Are you too old to even consider... / READ MORE /

27th August, 2019

Publishing

Can Publishing One Book Change EVERYTHING?

Can publishing one book change EVERYTHING? Does it change anything? That’s the question covered in this week’s Facebook Live. Want to know what to expect when you publish a book? Then you need to check out this video! Let me know what your thoughts and experiences are in the comments below! Want to see more... / READ MORE /

6th August, 2019

Publishing, Videos

VIDEO: Can Publishing One Book Change EVERYTHING?

For the second Writing Myths-themed Facebook Live, I explore what it really feels like when you publish your first book. For me, the whole thing was a total anti-climax. It didn’t live up to the hype. It didn’t live up to the hype for three years…but playing the long game totally paid off! Find out... / READ MORE /

Should you make your book permafree? What are the benefits and drawbacks?

2nd July, 2019

Publishing

Lessons in Self-Publishing: Should You Make Your Book Permafree?

Mark Dawson recommends it. Joanna Penn recommends it. A whole bunch of indie authors (myself included) do it. But should you make your book permafree? Well, let’s start off with defining permafree: it’s a portmanteau of permanent and free. So, your book is permanently free. I know, I know, you don’t want to make your... / READ MORE /

18th June, 2019

Publishing

5 Rookie Book Design Mistakes to Avoid

This is a guest post by Lucia Tang. You’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but everybody does. That’s probably not what you want to hear as a new author. You’re not a designer, after all—you’re a writer. Maybe you’ve got that part down: you’ve honed your craft through contests, studied your... / READ MORE /

Clare Stevens and her book, Blue Tide Rising

26th March, 2019

Publishing, Writing

Interview with Clare Stevens

How did you get into writing? When I was very young, before I could read and write, my older sister used to tell me ghost stories that came from her imagination—although at the time I thought they were all true! She’d encourage me to make up tales to tell her in return. That fostered an... / READ MORE /

5 famous books you didn't know were self-published

19th February, 2019

Publishing

5 Famous Books You Didn’t Know Were Self-Published

Contrary to popular belief, self-publishing isn’t new. Authors and poets have been doing it for centuries to share their writing with the world when publishers have said no…some times even before they’ve had chance to. Nowadays, of course, it’s easier than ever for writers to self-publish and reach our readers. Back in Dickens’s day (yes,... / READ MORE /

12th February, 2019

Publishing

Interview with Alexa Whitewolf

Alexa Whitewolf is the author of the Avalon Chronicles, Moonlight Rogues, The Sage’s Legacy Series,and Blood Ties, Love Binds. She’s also a regular contributor to The Writer’s Cookbook. I sent her some questions to find out more about her writing process, her writing history, and her love of dogs and travel. How did you get into writing? I’ve always been an avid reader, since I was young and living in Romania. My mom... / READ MORE /

25th December, 2018

Productivity, Publishing, Writing

Lessons From Self-Publishing: How Publishing 4 Books Has Changed Me

In April 2016, I sat on the grey fabric sofa of our living room, my hands shaking. Boyfriend sat on the arm of the sofa beside me, waiting. I hit the ‘Submit for Pre-Order’ button on Amazon. I’d never been more terrified. Publishing my first book was everything I’d ever wanted. But, because I wanted... / READ MORE /

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Your Favourite Posts from 2019

8 Things I’ve Learnt Self-Publishing 8 Books

5 Stories That Prove You’re Never Too Old To Be Published

Can Publishing One Book Change EVERYTHING?

VIDEO: Can Publishing One Book Change EVERYTHING?

Lessons in Self-Publishing: Should You Make Your Book Permafree?

5 Rookie Book Design Mistakes to Avoid

Designing a Book Cover for Market: a Guide for Indie Authors

Interview with Clare Stevens

5 Famous Books You Didn’t Know Were Self-Published

Interview with Alexa Whitewolf

Lessons From Self-Publishing: How Publishing 4 Books Has Changed Me

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