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Matthew Brown edited the blog post What are you currently reading and would you recommend it? in the group Author Buzz HQ

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:49:21 +0000

What are you currently reading and would you recommend it? Call me curious if you like, but I would love to know what you are reading. Who would you recommend what you are reading to?

Matthew Brown edited the blog post What's trending on our forums at the moment? in the group Author Buzz HQ

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:29:37 +0000

What's trending on our forums at the moment? Among the AB community of book lovers and writers, here’s what people are talking about currently. Aspiring to what, pray tell? Horror Writing […]

Matthew Brown posted an update in the group Author Buzz HQ: A minor new feature - you can now add your Goodreads profile […]

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:18:22 +0000

A minor new feature – you can now add your Goodreads profile link to your profile.

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Wishing all book lovers, writers, and authors a very merry Christmas in the group Author Buzz HQ

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:28:09 +0000

Wishing all book lovers, writers, and authors a very merry Christmas To our little community’s members and possible future friends, writers, readers, posts, and book lovers, may tomorrow be full of joy, and may the muse visit you with an abundance of new ideas.

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Authors who inspired you - a writing and reply challenge/competition in the group Author Buzz HQ

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:32:02 +0100

Authors who inspired you – a writing and reply challenge/competition I’d like to challenge you to write about the authors who inspired you. I’ll pick my top favourite answers at the end of the challenge, but I will […]

Matthew Brown posted an update in the group Author Buzz HQ: I'm just running a backup, and then there will be a few […]

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:15:24 +0100

I’m just running a backup, and then there will be a few moments of essential maintenance. If all goes according to plan, no one will notice anything.

Matthew Brown posted an update in the group Author Buzz HQ: ...and bang! The spam is gone.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:25:39 +0100

…and bang! The spam is gone.

Matthew Brown posted an update in the group Author Buzz HQ: We've been hammered by a big spam run. I'm cleaning it up […]

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:03:22 +0100

We’ve been hammered by a big spam run. I’m cleaning it up as fast as I can.

Arves Corral joined the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:54:31 +0100

Matthew Brown posted an update in the group Author Buzz HQ: Today's whole network backup came in at 8.1GB.

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:05:21 +0100

Today’s whole network backup came in at 8.1GB.

Mueed Hasan Sifat commented on the post, AI dangers for writers: Getting sued isn't the worst that can happen, on the groupblog Author Buzz

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:25:36 +0000

I 100% agree that AI is more of a productivity booster than a true innovator—it can’t replace real developers who understand business logic, problem-solving, and creativity. AI-generated content often feels sou […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Things New Authors Should Know About Traditional Publishing in the UK (Get An Agent) in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Things New Authors Should Know About Traditional Publishing in the UK (Get An Agent) Earlier this year, I turned to Featured.com for quotes from experts about getting into traditional publishing. I asked what new authors need to […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post In what ways is the UK book publishing market innovating or failing to innovate? in the group Author Buzz HQ

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In what ways is the UK book publishing market innovating or failing to innovate? I’ve been talking to people about the UK book publishing market. I’ve been asking various people in what ways the market has been innovating or failing […]

Jason Latnar commented on the post, The UK creative sector reduces the trade deficit, on the groupblog Author Buzz

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:45:10 +0000

That’s kinda cool

Matthew Brown edited the blog post The UK creative sector reduces the trade deficit in the group Author Buzz HQ

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:41:41 +0000

The UK creative sector reduces the trade deficit Did you know that the UK creative sector is a net exporter? I learned this today from reading a report from The Creative Industries Policy and Evidence […]

Jane Smith joined the group Author Buzz HQ

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:24:15 +0000

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post The Impacts of Brexit On the Publishing Industry in the group Author Buzz HQ

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The Impacts of Brexit On the Publishing Industry Brexit has been a bit of a disaster for the publishing industry. Last year, industry leaders in the book and publishing space called on the new Labour […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post How many words should a novel have? in the group Author Buzz HQ

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0100

How many words should a novel have? How many words should a novel have? That’s a question I’ve seen many times. Just recently, user Burty Burtman asked in the forums, “How long is a […]

Jason Latnar commented on the post, Brandon Sanderson changes audiobooks for the better, on the groupblog Author Buzz

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:28:09 +0100

Sanderson is the man!!

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Brandon Sanderson changes audiobooks for the better in the group Author Buzz HQ

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:19:38 +0100

Brandon Sanderson changes audiobooks for the better Most of you will probably know that Sanderson refused to use Audible for some reason projects because he felt they were taking advantage of indie […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Tell us about your WIP in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0100

Tell us about your WIP Hey there fellow writers. What are you working on right now? I want to hear about your Work In Progress (WIP).

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Hodder offers bonus workbook for some other book where some context would have been nice. in the group Author Buzz HQ

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:37:23 +0000

Hodder offers bonus workbook for some other book where some context would have been nice. Hodder & Stoughton (a publisher that is part of Hachette UK) are offering a free workbook with pre-orders of The Third Perspective by Africa Brooke. I […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post A Writers' Guide to Mastodon (with Dark Side tricks) in the group Author Buzz HQ

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

A Writers' Guide to Mastodon (with Dark Side tricks) Previously, I recommended authors shift from Twitter to Mastodon. In this post, I am going to give some hints and tips for how to get the most out of […]

Matthew Brown edited the blog post A Fediverse #Introduction to Author Buzz UK in the group Author Buzz HQ

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:21:23 +0000

A Fediverse #Introduction to Author Buzz UK As you might guess from the name, Author Buzz is a project that started in the UK and the focus will always have a UK slant to it. However, our […]

Matthew Brown edited the blog post A free forum for every author in the group Author Buzz HQ

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:24:04 +0100

A free forum for every author If you are a writer looking to grow a lively community around your writing, Author Buzz UK might have exactly what you need. You can create a free […]

Matthew Brown edited the blog post AI dangers for writers: Getting sued isn't the worst that can happen in the group Author Buzz HQ

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:04:01 +0100

AI dangers for writers: Getting sued isn't the worst that can happen The sudden rise of AI has brought with it many great benefits. However, with those benefits come dangers that writers should be aware of. Supprisingly […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Abandon Twitter for Mastodon if you have not already in the group Author Buzz HQ

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0100

Abandon Twitter for Mastodon if you have not already With what is going on over at Twitter I have revised our Twitter advice for authors. If you are still on Twitter, I strongly recommend that you jump […]

Matthew Brown edited the blog post New initiative launches to give trans people a voice in the UK publishing industry [Pink News] in the group Author Buzz HQ

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:11:54 +0100

New initiative launches to give trans people a voice in the UK publishing industry [Pink News] Pink News is reporting a new initiative in UK publishing to give trans people a voice. Trans author Harry Nicholas has launched a networking space […]

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Sir Salman Rushdie says he has 'crazy dreams' about the attack in New York [BBC News] in the group Author Buzz HQ

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:19:39 +0100

Sir Salman Rushdie says he has 'crazy dreams' about the attack in New York [BBC News] Sir Salman Rushdie says he is physically “more or less OK” nearly a year after he was stabbed as he prepared to give a lecture in New York. However […]

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Discover the Thriving Book & Writer Communities: Join Us on Mastodon in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:57:18 +0100

Discover the Thriving Book & Writer Communities: Join Us on Mastodon Are you, like me, an aspiring writer, a seasoned author, and/or a book lover? Do you want to connect with others like us? Look no further. I invite […]

Sam Smith joined the group Author Buzz HQ

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:27:31 +0100

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Salman Rushdie warns free expression is under threat in the group Author Buzz HQ

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:01:13 +0100

Salman Rushdie warns free expression is under threat BBC News is reporting that Rushdie, famous for his book The Satanic Verses, has warned that free expression is under threat. He delivered his remarks in […]

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Everything you need to know about being a UK author (according to ChatGPT) in the group Author Buzz HQ

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:56:16 +0100

Everything you need to know about being a UK author (according to ChatGPT) Recently I grilled ChatGPT about what it would take to be a full-time author and writer in the UK. A lot of what the AI said was common sense. It […]

Jason Latnar wrote a new blog post The Struggles of a Newbie Writer in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:28:34 +0100

The Struggles of a Newbie Writer Hey, y’all! My name is Jason, and I’m a new writer who’s still trying to figure things out. I’ve been a member of this community for a little while now, […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Author's platform tip: Book clubs and reading groups in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0100

Author's platform tip: Book clubs and reading groups As you work to expand your platform consider hosting a book club or reading group. This allows you to not only make friends with like-minded people but […]

Guest Writer edited the blog post Tips for writers hoping to be published in the group Author Buzz HQ

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:24:40 +0100

Tips for writers hoping to be published As an editor for a publishing house that specializes in genre fiction, I have had the privilege of working with many talented writers over the years. […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Platform building: If you can, speak at local events in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0100

Platform building: If you can, speak at local events Speaking at local events, such as book clubs, libraries, or literary festivals, is a great way to connect with readers and promote your work. Local […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Platform building: Use social media wisely in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Platform building: Use social media wisely Social media can be a powerful tool for building your platform, but it’s important to use it wisely. There is no point in investing time in a social […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Platform Building: Attend writing conferences and events in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Platform Building: Attend writing conferences and events Do not overlook the benefits of attending writing conferences and events. Writing conferences and events are great opportunities to network with other […]

Guest Writer wrote a new blog post What to do when you don't have anything to sell to your list in the group Author Buzz HQ

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

What to do when you don't have anything to sell to your list When you don’t have anything to sell to your email list, there are still several ways you can engage with your subscribers and provide value to […]

Guest Writer wrote a new blog post Platform building tip: Be patient and persistent in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Platform building tip: Be patient and persistent Building a platform takes time and effort. Be patient and persistent, and don’t be discouraged by setbacks or slow progress. Keep focusing on providing value to your readers and building your brand, and success will follow.

Arves Corral wrote a new blog post British publishing and diversity in UK authors in the group Author Buzz HQ

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

British publishing and diversity in UK authors Being a British author means having access to a vibrant publishing industry, with a wide range of UK publishers offering opportunities for writers to […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Platform building: Ask fun questions in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Platform building: Ask fun questions One way to generate engagement on social media is to ask interesting and fun questions. They do not have to be serious questions but they do have to be […]

Guest Writer wrote a new blog post Things a Writer Needs to Know About Getting an Agent in the group Author Buzz HQ

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Things a Writer Needs to Know About Getting an Agent Getting a literary agent is a dream for many writers. A literary agent can help you navigate the publishing industry, negotiate contracts, and provide […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Platform Building with Blogs: Use visual flair in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Platform Building with Blogs: Use visual flair One way to increase blog engagement is to make it more visual. Simply adding some related imagery can make a blog post seem more inviting. You can go […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Platform Building Tip: Ask questions on social media in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Platform Building Tip: Ask questions on social media One powerful way to increase engagement on social media is to pose open-ended questions. Such questions can often start a conversation (or even an […]

Matthew Brown posted an update in the group Author Buzz HQ: There was a big old spam run on the site recently. I think I […]

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:05:38 +0000

There was a big old spam run on the site recently. I think I got rid of it all. If you see something that looks like it does not belong, please let me know.

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Platform Building: Tweeting/Tooting nice in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Platform Building: Tweeting/Tooting nice One excellent way to increase engagement is to offer engagement. This week, think about taking part in things like Follow Friday. Tweets/toots […]

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Thomas Leeds: The author who lost his memory and had to learn to read again (BBC) in the group Author Buzz HQ

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:14:57 +0000

Thomas Leeds: The author who lost his memory and had to learn to read again (BBC) The BBC published a story about children’s author Thomas Leeds. As a teenager, Thomas Leeds was hit by a car and lost his entire memory. Twenty […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Platform building tip: Become a public speaker in the group Author Buzz HQ

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Platform building tip: Become a public speaker While many of us writers like to stay home with a good book, we need to get out there and be seen. Public speaking opportunities allow you to reach new […]