Blog Category: Guest Post (2 posts)

Javier Collins | 26th July 2021 | Articles

There’s no denying that the world of literature and poetry has changed drastically in recent decades. In the past, aspiring authors had no choice but to manually write or type out their manuscripts, mail them out to publishing houses and agents, and then pray that somebody would be interested in publishing their works. However, today, authors don’t need publishers or agents, and many modern writers can make a living through self-publishing. Below, we’re diving into our list of the absolute best and most popular tools and resources for self-publishing authors. Writing And Editing Software As an author, your pen is probably your best friend. The problem, however, is that it will take you forever to write out your next novel by hand. And even if you did manage to write it all out, you’d still need to have it published somewhere else anyway. Therefore, most self-publishing authors do most of their writing in a word processing tool, which allows them to write, edit, modify, and create using pre-designed book templates and many other tools that make writing and self-publishing a book much more straightforward than doing it manually. Reedsy Reedsy is an online platform designed to support authors throughout the publishing process. It connects writers with a curated marketplace of professional editors, designers, marketers, and other publishing experts. Whether you’re looking for help with book editing, cover design, or formatting, Reedsy offers high-quality, vetted professionals to ensure your book meets industry standards. It also features a user-friendly interface, including a writing tool for authors to write and format their manuscripts directly on the platform. Reedsy empowers authors to manage the entire publishing process, from writing to self-publishing, with resources to help them publish successfully and professionally. Reedsy: Find the perfect editor, designer or marketer | Reedsy Scrivener Ask any modern self-publishing author ou...

Jaime Shaw | 15th July 2021 | Articles

You have written a book – congratulations! You are ready to start promoting your brand-new book, but you do not have hundreds of pounds in your budget to spend. We have got your back. Here are our top five free ways to promote your new book online. 1. A Pen Name You may wish to use your real name as the author of your book. This is great if someone of the same name has not already become a well-known author. Check Amazon for book listings of authors of the same name and ensure that yours is available to use. If you do select a pen name, make it appeal to your target audience. Be easy to spell and find online. Ensure your pen name can be pronounced by your readers and choose one that rolls off the tongue and is enjoyable to say. The phycology behind this is that the more approachable your brand, the more people will want to talk about your book with their friends and colleagues. Similarly, another person by your name may be famous for something else. An influencer or another business. Check the handles on social media accounts for your name. It is important that it is available as this will be a driving force behind your future promotions. 2. A Logo Business branding does not stop at companies and Ecommerce shops. Branding yourself as an author is a clever way to become easily recognisable to your fans. Creating a logo is an excellent way to get started. It defines who you are, what you do and what genre customers should expect. Design a logo for free here. 3. An Email Welcome contact with your readers by creating a business email. Have a link to your email on your website and social media accounts. Add your email to business cards and, most importantly, put it in your book. Ask customers to contact you with their thoughts on your book. Many authors cut this part of the process as they are not aware. But how many times have you wished you could ask a writer questions about their story or simply let them know how engaged you were with their words? Making y...