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...
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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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Rob Jones
- Aug 28
- 4 min
Banned Books
Banned books are books that have been censored or suppressed by authorities for various reasons, such as political, religious, moral, or...
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Lee Davies
- Aug 23
- 2 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- Aug 10
- 3 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Does it matter where you write?
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(1)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...
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Rob Jones
- Jul 20
- 4 min
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,...
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Rob Jones
- Jul 1
- 3 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- Jun 28
- 3 min
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...
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Lee Davies
- Jun 12
- 2 min
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...
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Lee Davies
- Jun 8
- 4 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- Jun 6
- 5 min
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....
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Rob Jones
- May 31
- 4 min
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...
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Lee Davies
- May 30
- 2 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- May 25
- 4 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- May 18
- 5 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- May 16
- 4 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- May 13
- 4 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- May 13
- 3 min
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...
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Rob Jones
- May 13
- 3 min
What is Meet the Authors for?
Meet the Authors was founded by Lee Davies and Rob Jones, specifically to support authors early on in their careers. They noted that...
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Rob Jones
- May 13
- 5 min
Fiction or Non-Fiction?
I have written both fiction and non-fiction, and you may be surprised to hear that there’s not a great deal of difference between the...
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