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1 Comment 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 novel?“ The answer is that for novel word counts it depends. Any numbers you can get are, at best, rule-of-thumb with many exceptions. […]
How many words should a novel have?
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 […]
Everything you need to know about being a UK author ...
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 enjoyable to engage with. For example, a fantasy fiction writer might ask, “if you were transported to the shire on a […]
Platform building: Ask fun questions
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 argument). This will make your social media account seem more lively and evidently engaging. Try it out and let me know how you get on.
Platform Building Tip: Ask questions on social media
While heated debate too often can be tiring, the occasional question that splits the audience can lead to a lively exchange. Try to think of a few hot button topics that your readers would likely respond well to. Especially if you address the theme or topic in your book(s). This […]
Platform Building: Experiment with controversial questions
Ask your readers about what challenges and problems they struggle with. We rarely find anyone showing an interest in our problems so when someone does we feel drawn to them. By being genuinely interested in your community, you will build stranger bonds and brand loyalty.
Platform Building: ask your readers about their pain points
On your prefered social media platform, ask your followers some open-ended questions. You might also want to post a poll. This benefits you in two ways: First, your followers are enticed to interact with you which is usually good for the algorithm. Second, you will have a pre-made blog post […]
Platform Building: Ask some questions
3 Comments I do not know everything – some might say I know nothing – but I am fairly okay at going out and learning stuff. A lot of time what I learn becomes a blog post. In that spirit of finding stuff out, what are your burning questions that you have […]
What are your burning questions about publishing?
Do you have a question that you would like answers to? We may be able to help. It is quite common to have questions. Questions are nothing to be ashamed of. Not getting answers – now that’s a bit silly. Fortunately our community seems to be pretty good at answering […]
Searching for answers? Ask the community.
1 Comment Who would miss you? If your blog was deleted tomorrow and you and all your books were replaced by pod people, who would notice? Thanet Creative have told us that we are in the middle of Doppelganger Week. (I know because I wrote the post). That got me thinking – if […]
Who would miss you when you are gone?
1 Comment There seems to be a significant gender bias in publishing in this country. We ask if the UK publishing world is one ruled by sexism? Unfair attitudes In 2015, The Guardian published the story of a female author who showed that gender was getting more consideration than talent. Catherine submitted […]