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Make Stunning Visual Designs to Promote Books and Courses

August 29, 2026

If you’re writing all the time, you probably won’t like this next fact too much. Visual communication/design has become so important, that without integrating the visual aspects and social media,…

Behind the Book: Helping Rob Jefferies Turn a Lifetime of Ideas into Renaissance 2.0

August 21, 2026

Every so often, a project lands on my desk that reminds me exactly why I love this work. Rob Jefferies’ book was one of those. It’s rare to find a…

You Don’t Need an Ad Budget to Sell Books — You Need an Easy Promoting System

August 4, 2026

There are only 20 copies of More Clients, Pre-Sold left! Before they’re gone, here’s a look inside Chapter 11: Marketing Secrets and Optimisation. Specifically, the organic traffic playbook that costs…

My Money Guide for Couples Earning $90,000 Annually

August 2, 2026

What does it mean to you as an income earner of around $90,000 to live well? (See this other guide for those making $60,000 a year). Following a series, my…

A Lifetime of Memories: Leaving your Legacy in a Memoir

July 30, 2026

Recently I was asked to assist with editing a narrative memoir (one with dialogue). This is not exactly the direction my business was meant to go in, but I’m so…

How I Turned My Book Into a Lead-Generation System

July 13, 2026

Like me, you may have already written a book and be wondering where those readers are…? You might also want to know how to turn visitors into buyers. This is…

Why use IngramSpark Print on Demand?

April 16, 2026

If you’re a self-publisher, searching for a Print on Demand platform that helps your book get a wide reach (e.g. to libraries in Australia), then IngramSpark Print on Demand (POD)…

Going Beyond the Book, with Indie Movies

April 4, 2026

Creatorwood is a platform that turns books, scripts, and any written story into movies with AI. The ‘Movie Machine’ integrates with the top AI video, image, audio, and storytelling models…

Why Your Manuscript Stays Stuck in Draft Mode

March 29, 2026

You have a manuscript sitting on your computer. You open it every few weeks, read through what you’ve written, maybe add a paragraph or two, then close it again. Months…

How to Write a Bio about Yourself – A Template

March 15, 2026

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found that writing a bio about yourself (as an intending author) is tougher than it looks. We can spin a story or craft…