Category: Publishing

Preferred E-Book Publishing Site – Survey Results

Nov 5, 2019

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

Update to Survey – Preferred Reading Method(s)

Oct 25, 2019

  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)

Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Non-Fiction Contest

Oct 4, 2019

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

Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – Deadline Approaching

Aug 23, 2019

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

Writing/Review Opportunity – BookLife Fiction Contest – 31 August 2019

Jul 26, 2019

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 Fiction Contest – 31 August 2019

What is a Blurb?

May 21, 2019

This topic was originally intended to form part of an overall article within which the variances between blurb and synopsis would be considered. However, it quickly became evident the eventual length of such an article would be unwelcome. The decision was therefore taken to consider synopsis’ and blurbs’ separately. What is a Synopsis? has already … More What is a Blurb?

What is a Synopsis?

May 14, 2019

This article was originally intended to consider variances between synopsis and blurb. However, it quickly became evident, if the topic is to be dealt with adequately, the eventual length would be unwelcome. The decision has therefore been taken to consider each aspect separately. This article will consider what a synopsis is and its purpose. A … More What is a Synopsis?