5/5 Book Review: Personality Plus by Florence Littauer “Perfect Melancholies have high standards they do everything to perfection, but when they impose their standards on others, this trait becomes a weakness.” ― Florence Littauer, Personality Plus: How to Understand Others by Understanding Yourself My thoughts on Personality Plusby Kim Vermaak Personality Plus was a […]
Book Review: Personality Plus Read More »
by Kim Vermaak Imagine coming to the end of your life and asking, what did I really achieve? Many people have a “Writing a Book” on their bucket list. A bucket list is an opportunity to reflect on what is important to you and allow you to tick off important milestones for you. But how
Do you have enough time to write your book? Read More »
4/5 5 Things Every First-Time Author Needs to Know: How to Publish a Book and Build Your Platform A Blueprint for Becoming a Bestselling Author This straight-talking how-to guide for authors explains how to reach more readers, make more money, and avoid the costly mistakes that most new (and seasoned) authors make when they
Whether you’ve recently published your first book or have written many over the years, author marketing is a key factor in having a successful book. With the right strategy and tools, you can reach more readers and increase your sales. Discover five easy steps to building an effective author marketing plan. Set Goals for Your
5 Simple Steps to Creating an Author Marketing Plan Read More »
by Guest Author Jolene Raison Redoing and republishing a book; we write and learn There’s no one right way to write a story, but there is a perfect way. Or at least, there’s a way we think is perfect. Writing a book is an incredible journey, and working out the details of that journey is
Redoing and Republishing a Book; We Write and Learn Read More »
by Guest Author Evadeen Brickwood I started writing my first series in 2003 more by accident than by design and - yes, I admit it - J.K. Rowling was my role model at the time. If she could write for children, be rejected by a million agents and publishers and still make it a success,
How Not to Write a Book Series Read More »
By Kim Vermaak I have to admit that as an author, when I first dipped my toe into the social media waters; I felt overwhelmed. There is so much talk about how it can suck the life out of you. Mental Health Gurus have written about being addicted to social media. As an author, you
How to use Instagram Effectively for Authors Read More »
By Kim Vermaak & Hush Naidoo PR photos are something we think of celebrities and politicians. But an author PR photo is essential. These are the photos you will use on your website, social media pages, Amazon Author page, in your book and for any press releases, you will send out about the book. The
How to Prepare for an Author PR Photoshoot Read More »
by Kim Vermaak Why should writers use hashtags? Good question. Before I started marketing my books, I thought hashtags were a cute form of slang that the current generation was using. Plus, I could not understand why there were no spaces between the words. It just seems like bad editing. I was happy to leave
Why Should Writers Use Hashtags? Read More »
Authors often ask, "Why are author newsletters important?" It is an important question when you are time strapped. On average, people buy from people they like. This is why many companies employ customer relationship managers. They are there to build relationships. Readers are no different. They want to get to know the writer, understand why
Why are Author Newsletters Important? Read More »
by Kim Vermaak As with any brand, you must actively build your author name, so that it is recognisable in your reader’s mind. Your Amazon Author page is one method for you to establish trust with your potential reader. What is an Amazon Author Page? You may ask, what exactly is an Amazon author page?
Why Should You Have An Amazon Author Page? Read More »
This is a process that baffles many authors and there is a lot of self talk that happens in this space. If you are a self-published author, your approach to pricing may be based on your impression of your experience and your knowledge of how you perceive traditionally published books, But the true pricing
How do you price your book on Amazon Read More »