Author Buzz

Where Authors & Readers find each other

A free forum for every author 3 Comments

22nd September 2023 in Using Author Buzz tagged Author Platform / forum / groups / guide by Matthew Brown

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 forum and enable email updates to subscribers to keep them informed on the discussion going on. In this article, I’m going to […]

AI dangers for writers: Getting sued isn’t the worst that can happen 3 Comments

30th August 2023 in Advice tagged AI / ChatGPT / copyright / technology by Matthew Brown

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 perhaps, having your work used to train AI is not on this list of dangers as that is entirely another article in itself. It is […]

Abandon Twitter for Mastodon if you have not already 2 Comments

17th July 2023 in Platform Building Prompts tagged Author Platform / Mastodon / social media by Matthew Brown

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 ship to somewhere more reliable. Somewhere like Mastodon for example. What is Mastodon? Do you wonder about this Mastodon thing? Fear not. […]

New initiative launches to give trans people a voice in the UK publishing industry [Pink News] 2 Comments

14th July 2023 in Business tagged inclusion / initiative / Pink News / trans creatives by Matthew Brown

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 to “bring together experiences and voices” of trans creatives and allies in book publishing. New initiative launches to give trans people a voice in the […]

12th July 2023 in Authors tagged BBC / news / Salman Rushdie by Matthew Brown | Open »

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 the 76-year-old told the BBC he was still processing the incident, which left him blind in one eye.

“I have a very good therapist who has a lot of work to do,” said the novelist. “I have crazy dreams.”
Sir Salman Rushdie says he has ‘crazy dreams’ about attack in New York, BBC News

Read the full report on the BBC News website.

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Discover the Thriving Book & Writer Communities: Join Us on Mastodon

18th June 2023 in Love Books / Social Media tagged Author Platform / authors / books / Mastodon / readers / social media / writers by Matthew Brown

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 you to embark on an exciting journey – come join me in the thriving community of writers and book lovers on Mastodon. […]

Salman Rushdie warns free expression is under threat

16th May 2023 in Uncategorised tagged British Book Awards / free expression / Salman Rushdie by Matthew Brown

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 a video address at the British Book Awards. Nine months after he was was stabbed on stage, acclaimed author Salman Rushdie in a rare […]

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Everything you need to know about being a UK author (according to ChatGPT)

8th May 2023 in Advice tagged Author Platform / blogging / ChatGPT / demographics / guide / hard work / ideas / networking / questions / readers / sell more books / social media / success / technology by Matthew Brown

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 sounded right although you should probably do your own homework as ChatGPT is very good at being confidently wrong. My […]

The Struggles of a Newbie Writer

29th April 2023 in Author Theory tagged struggle / Writing by Jason Latnar

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, and I’ve learned so much from all of you. But today, I wanted to talk about the struggles that new […]

Author’s platform tip: Book clubs and reading groups 1 Comment

29th April 2023 in Platform Building Prompts tagged beta readers / book club / reading group by Matthew Brown

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 foster deep relationships with potential readers. Hosting a reading group is a reliable way to connect with readers and promote your book to […]

Tips for writers hoping to be published

28th April 2023 in Advice tagged networking / publishers / writing life by Guest Writer

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. From my experience, here are some tips and advice for new writers hoping to be published. Read widely One of the best ways to […]

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Platform building: If you can, speak at local events

1st April 2023 in Platform Building Prompts tagged events / public speaker / sell more books / speaker kit / speaking by Matthew Brown

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 event organisers often need speakers to fill out their programs. A volunteer speaker (you) might be exactly what they are looking for. How to find […]