by Heather Bury | Jun 3, 2026 | Author Guide
If you’ve got an idea for a book – or several people have planted the idea that you have valuable knowledge that you should share in a book – don’t start writing! That may sound counterintuitive, but when it comes to non-fiction, you will create a much better book if...
by Heather Bury | May 27, 2026 | Author Guide
Every author wants good reviews, ideally 5 stars, but it can be a great marketing tool to get reviews before publication and include a page or two of reviews at the front of the book. To do this, you’ll need to build time into the schedule for publication to allow...
by Heather Bury | May 20, 2026 | Author Guide
When you’ve got your first draft of your book done, what’s the next step? That depends on whether you think it’s pretty much there, or if it needs some work to get it to a point where you’re happy for other people to see it. If you’re not quite ready to share, your...
by lesley | Apr 29, 2026 | Author Guide
Having a structure for your chapters will make the actual writing easier. Not just for your first chapter – but for ALL your chapters. The first step is to decide what you want a chapter to look like. Will you start with a ‘What’s in this chapter’ list, a quotation,...
by lesley | Apr 22, 2026 | Author Guide
The first thing to do when you embark on writing a book is to identify your ideal reader. Who are they? What industry are they in? What are their challenges? What keeps them awake at night? What do they want? That’s the focus you’ll need to have to ensure the...
