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Welcome to the Meet the Authors blog! Every week, we will feature different insights, tips, tricks and secrets. Whether you are a reader, a writer, or just curious, you will find something interesting and useful in this blog.
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Why Self-Publish?
Originally, there was only one way of creating a book. Soon after, William Caxton introduced his printing press to England, following...
Rob Jones
Oct 10, 20235 min read
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Embrace the Writer Within: Why Your Story Deserves to be Told
Have you ever found yourself lost in the world of imagination, crafting characters and painting scenes with words? Have you ever wondered...
Lee Davies
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Everyone has a story
I believe that everyone has a story in them. I’m certain that not everyone feels they want to write, although there is a concurrent myth...
Rob Jones
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Banned Books
Banned books are books that have been censored or suppressed by authorities for various reasons, such as political, religious, moral, or...
Rob Jones
Aug 28, 20234 min read
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Embracing the Unknown: Your Journey to Becoming an Author
Hey there fellow dreamer, Ever stared at a blank page, heart racing, wondering if your story is worth telling? Trust me, I’ve been there...
Lee Davies
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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Some Surprising Stats about Reading Habits
If you are a writer at any stage, then you almost certainly want people to read your books, and this will not happen without you knowing...
Rob Jones
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Does it matter where you write?
Does it matter to you where you write your book? Do you have a routine in which you find a specific place every time that inspires you or...
Rob Jones
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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Publishing Scams
Let’s be honest, wanting to write a book differs greatly from publishing a book or getting a book published. The writing process,...
Rob Jones
Jul 20, 20234 min read
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Using a PenName
George Eliot, Mark Twain and George Orwell are amongst many who have chosen to use faux writing names and the reasons are varied. In many...
Rob Jones
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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Chronology or Not?
Some stories and dramas are unavoidably chronological. Could you imagine a soap opera that kept taking you back a few years and then even...
Rob Jones
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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Is it easier to market and sell a series rather than a single novel?
Yes, you heard me right. A series. As in, more than one book. As in, a lot of work. But trust me, it is worth it. Here are some reasons...
Lee Davies
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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What are Vanity Publishers?
Something that I am seeing more and more authors who are falling foul of on Facebook groups…. Vanity publishers. You may have heard of...
Lee Davies
Jun 8, 20234 min read
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Free Speech?
Can we write about anything? For all creatives, the simple answer has to be: yes. There is, of course, a lot more to say on this issue....
Rob Jones
Jun 6, 20235 min read
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Is it right to copyright?
It is highly likely that most people who, for the first time take on any artistic pursuit, don’t even consider the ramifications of...
Rob Jones
May 31, 20234 min read
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How long should it take to write a book or novel?
If you're like me, you've probably asked yourself this question a million times. You have a brilliant idea for a story, you sit down at...
Lee Davies
May 30, 20232 min read
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Y.E.S or N.O. to A.I. ?
Ted died last week. Ted was a friend of mine, although he was much older than I was. He seemed ever present when I first started...
Rob Jones
May 25, 20234 min read
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Trauma and Writing
There has seemingly always been a link between people’s lifestyles and creative expression. So many artists of all genres have said that...
Rob Jones
May 18, 20235 min read
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What tools should you use to write?
In this blog, I will look at the actual process of writing and what tools you can use and help you think about perhaps what you should...
Rob Jones
May 16, 20234 min read
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Can you make Money from Self-Publishing?
There is little doubt that the world of self-publication has become bigger and bigger over the last decade or so. I have even recently...
Rob Jones
May 13, 20234 min read
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Is Writing good for your Mental Health?
Writing is more than just a hobby or a profession. It can also be a powerful tool for improving your mental health and well-being. It can...
Rob Jones
May 13, 20233 min read
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