This is a reminder that the deadline for entry to the BookLife Non-Fiction Writing Contest is: Wednesday 1 January 2020 Details of the contest and how to enter may be found in the previous notification: Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife NonFiction Contest All those who choose to enter are wished success. Caveat: Writing contest information … More BookLife Non-Fiction Writing Contest Deadline Approaching
Latest book in Bitches series now available from all major retail sites. Despite the job being in a city she did not like, the suggested possible salary caused Tara to ignore her usual caution, if only just to have a look. But she will come to regret it. The people and circumstance were hardly what … More Manipulation – Bitches Series #6
The issue of United States of America (USA) tax withholding has been previously discussed, the latest under USA Taxes & Authors. In that and a previous article this book was mentioned as being a helpful resource. The author is a qualified tax advisor and a US Enrolled Agent. This allows her to represent … More Beyond Frontiers: US Taxes for International Self-Published Authors by Marcela Martinez Millan
Though United States of America (USA) citizens may find the topic interesting this article is primarily for NON-USA based authors. A large proportion of independent (indie) authors publish books through the utilisation of free software provided by USA based companies such as Amazon, Google Play, Smashwords, etc. Under USA tax legislation these companies are obliged … More USA Taxes & Authors
Aspiring authors frequently, and occasionally even those who have already published, seek advice about which self-publishing site(s) they should consider using. Consequently, a survey Which E-Book Publishing Site? was recently conducted by this website, in which more established authors were asked to share their experience and preferences. The results follow: Question 1: Authors! If you have … More Preferred E-Book Publishing Site – Survey Results
It has only just come to light that a question has been omitted from the original survey requesting feedback on which formats readers prefer. The original survey was published 6 September 2019. The omitted question relates to whether, when utilising a digital device, readers prefer text, audio, or both. The updated survey may … More Update to Survey – Preferred Reading Method(s)
A better title may be ‘Why New Authors May Wish to Consider Digital Only in the First Instance’. However, it is thought too unwieldy, despite SEO considerations. In the midst of prevailing advice to publish in all formats, it may appear contrary to suggest otherwise, at least in the first instance. Nevertheless, there … More New Authors – Digital First?
The large number of independent (indie) author books being published each day are making it more and more difficult for authors, especially unknown indie authors, to gain public exposure. Consequently, it is worth their while to consider other opportunities for getting their works published and/or reviewed. One primary aim for this website and blog is … More Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Non-Fiction Contest
This is a reminder that the deadline for entry to the BookLife Fiction Contest is: Saturday 31 August 2019 Complete submission details and conditions and how to enter may be found in the previous notification: Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – 31 August 2019 All those who choose to enter are wished … More Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – Deadline Approaching
Like it or not, book covers DO matter. In truth it really should be more the blurb and other descriptions that catch potential readers attentions however, it is a fact many are initially persuaded by the cover image. This is even to the extent that if the cover does not appeal to them straight away … More Top Selling Book Covers
