Category Publishing

This section contains useful information on publishing, or self-publishing or indie-publishing. If the task is too daunting for you or you just want to hand it over to someone else to do for you, then I’m your man. I have published 300 books so far in 18 months.

General, Help, Podcast, Publishing, Writing

NANOWRIMO 2018

NANOWRIMO 2018 starts on November 1st 2018. If you have ever dreamed of writing a book, now is the time to do it!

Owen
30/10/2018

Writing, Audiobooks, General, Podcast, Publishing

Are You Reading A Book Or Story?

I was talking to someone who said that he was reading my book on his tablet. Being a bit of a pedant myself, I had to stop myself from saying something, not least though because I didn't want to stem his adoration of my work...

Owen
03/09/2018

Thailand, Diary, General, Podcast, Publishing

Cruelty to Snakes

I abhor cruelty, including cruelty to snakes. I like them, but I understand many don't, though that isn't carte blanche to cause suffering

Owen
31/07/2018

Publishing, Diary, General, Podcast, Promotion and Marketing, Ramblings

Site Maintenance

Site Maintenance Site maintenance is an important part of any webmaster’s duties and has to be taken seriously, but it is not usually an onerous task. However, in the last thirty days or so, two of the largest players on…

Owen
30/07/2018

My Reviews, General, Podcast, Promotion and Marketing, Publishing

Beware Amazon Book Rankings!

Beware Amazon Book Rankings! If you are a reader, or a writer, you probably use Amazon book rankings at some time or another. Even if you are a bookshop owner’s dream and buy your latest reads locally, the chances are…

Owen
23/06/2018

Megan's Services, Audiobooks, Blogging, Publishing, Ramblings

Megan’s Free Audiobook Club

Megan’s Free Audiobook Club Have you caught the recent bug for audiobooks? Or is it audio books? The trend is so new that the jury is still out on the nomenclature, but I am going to use ‘audiobooks’ until it…

Owen
27/04/2018

Promotion, Promotion and Marketing, Publishing, Ramblings

Twitter’s Three-day Rule

Twitter’s Three-day Rule Do you use social media much? Whether you do or don’t, you might still be unaware of Twitter’s three-day rule. Twitter has always professed to be anti-spam, but most users find their idea of security a sick…

Owen
24/04/2018

Promotion, Blogging, General, Publishing, Ramblings

Using Keywords to Attract Interested Visitors

Using Keywords to Attract Interested Visitors As you progress with the establishment of your blog or website, one of the main things that you need to keep an eye on is using keywords to attract interested visitors. This is a…

Owen
10/03/2018

Publishing, General, Ramblings

Literary Agents Past and Present

Literary Agents Past and Present It was only five years ago that I sought to have my first novel published, but a lot has happened, and charged, since then, making it feel much longer ago. It had taken me five…