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Do you have a great idea for a book, but don’t know how to go about writing and producing it?
Does writing a book seem a lovely idea, but as such a large project is a bit scary – especially if it’s your first one?
That wonderful feeling when your new book is actually published and out there…me with my latest. (And over-bleached hair – apologies.) Photo by Kate Everall https://www.kateeverallphotography.com/
Let’s stop kidding ourselves: self-published books under a cool-sounding publishing company’s name probably do not fool anyone these days.
Does the interior of the book look attractive and inviting to read?
Today what matters is that readers get full value for money with a book that looks, and is, professionally produced and published – not necessarily by whom.
The last thing you want your book to be associated with is anything remotely connected with the vanity publishing ethos of ‘print 5,000 copies of it as it came in unedited, send the books in boxes to the customer, bill them for a lot of money and disappear.’
But what about ‘confessing’ that your book is independently published, as Amazon now refers to it? [Continue reading]
Want some smiles from the 'media' that aren't about Brexit or Donald Trump? Given the sheer hysteria we're experiencing in UK politics right now, plus the increasing capriciousness we ingest from politicians in the USA and elsewhere, let's end … [Continue reading]
Whaddya know - the article spinners are back in town! Here's a lovely missive that lurked in my inbox the other day courtesy of two handsome young brothers in Pakistan who would appear to be launching a long-awaited comeback of this irritating and … [Continue reading]
A few written chuckles for Labor Day - to accompany our heartfelt wishes of luck to all of you threatened by the monster Hurricane Dorian and other storms this year.Labor Day celebrates the contribution of workers to North Americans' economy. North … [Continue reading]
It had to happen, didn't it. We stretched the elastic band so tight on heart-centred sales and conversational copywriting and benefits-only wording that the other day, it snapped. It was someone on LinkedIn who made the point that sharing the … [Continue reading]
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Potty-mouthed "adult" poems to have you laughing your head off - preferably in the downstairs toilet or bathroom...by yours truly Suzan St Maur.
Amazon bestseller every Holiday Season since 2001! This little book is a firm favourite with horsey families and makes the ideal gift for anyone who loves riding. Compiled by Suzan St Maur.
---------------------------------------------------------The no-bullsh*t guide to writing blogs that boost your brand, business and customer loyalty..."At long last, some common sense writing about how businesses can use blogging effectively." Written by Suzan St Maur.
---------------------------------------------------------"This book is by no means all encompassing, but in it author Suzan St Maur has researched and shared several hundred of the most commonly used terms. Not only do we now know what they all mean but, where appropriate, we also learn their origins – some of which are fascinating and very surprising."
---------------------------------------------------------Great little book for anyone who enjoys dining out and wants to learn the right issues to write about in reviews for Trip Advisor etc. Written by the late Sam Worthington, superb chef, restaurant critic and bon viveur...
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How do you feel about these readjustments to pronouns?
Sam Smith changes pronouns to they/them
The singer makes the announcement after having been "at war with my gender" for a lifetime.Hard at work today listenting to a great presentation from Jacky Mackay while quietly conferring with her and Susan's security manager, Ben.
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Do you have a book you want to write? Multi-published author Suzan St Maur shares how she helps you either self-publish or get the attention of trad publishers
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