welcome…
…to all my secrets on life as a published author
(I’m 7 traditionally published books in and I’ve learnt some stuff 😉)
I blog weekly about author websites, newsletters and life as a writer…
New posts published every Monday 😊
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(includes info on how I landed one of those mythical six-figure book deals!)
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Why AI means your author website is more important than ever
There’s been much discussion among authors about artificial intelligence and the impact it’s going to have on the ‘career’ of a writer. Which let’s face it, has been perilously risky for years even before this little disruptor came along...
How to create an author website for free
I know I WOULD say this but… an author website is one of the most powerful tools for connecting with your readers, showcasing your work, and building your brand.
How long does it take to build an author website?
There are a lot of factors to consider when building your author website - from which platform to use, to how much you want to spend, and how much content you want to include. You also need to think about the strategy for your author website - what’s your primary goal for the website (if you’re not sure, may I suggest building your author mailing list?)
3 things to do before you start building your author website
So many authors I speak to about their websites approach the whole thing with a sense of dread.
It’s another one of those tasks that comes along with life as an author, like tax returns and posting on social media, that feels compulsory but very much Not Fun.
✨ 30 things I’ve learnt from 5 years being published ✨
September 6 2023 marked 5 years since my first book was released 😲
To celebrate, I shared a new post about what I’ve learnt from being published EVERY DAY throughout the month.
Enjoy!
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