Those of us around long enough to know Beetlejuice movie #1 will realise that Indie Authors become their own publisher – they don’t pay some other company to publish. This list includes (to my knowledge) people who have made their personal brand into a publishing imprint – at least in the beginning – and have had success. I think it’s important to look beyond the obvious authors who had a leg up via television or similar. Most are emerging indie authors from Australia but a few are based elsewhere and some have parlayed their success in indie publishing into traditional publishing deals.  You’ll notice most actively publish multiple books. This is because we always get better when we do a process again, revising what didn’t work and improving on things like blurbs, keywords, titles, cover design, and more.  Personal Development: Author:…

In the ever-expanding universe of self-publishing, aspiring authors often find themselves at a crossroads, seeking the perfect course to guide them through the intricate web of book creation, book marketing, and self-publishing. Two prominent contenders in this space are Mark Dawson’s Can You Write a Bestseller and Jennifer Lancaster’s Book Creation Self-Publish. In this comparison review, we’ll delve into the nuances of both courses to help you make an informed decision.Course Content and Structure:Led by Suzy K Quinn, the “Can You Write a Bestseller” course is modular, focusing primarily on the process of writing a bestseller. This unit places a spotlight on honing writing skills and crafting compelling narratives, key for beginning writers. However, it’s worth noting that this course might leave authors yearning for more comprehensive coverage in other crucial aspects of self-publishing and hence need to buy another…

Sometimes we authors write our own book blurb, and we tell all about the book’s contents but we don’t sell it. With examples, learn how to write a book blurb without crying anguished tears. History book blurb exampleTwo Rivers Run is the tale of the first European to settle in Gippsland, a vast and diverse region that has become the economic powerhouse of Victoria. Not far from the spreading development of Melbourne and Port Philip Bay, Western Port retains a place for wildlife and nature to thrive.  Land beside a small freshwater creek near Bass provided a good place for Scotsman, Samuel Anderson, to start growing wheat and potatoes. The intrepid bookkeeper-turned-trader was to become Victoria’s third settler and Gippsland’s first. A bumper harvest from the trial crop convinced Samuel and his friend Robert Massie to create a farming business.…