Brilliant Fish – PR & Marketing
PR & Marketing for Authors
I’m following an avid reader on TikTok called Richie Reads – he devours books! His genre of choice is thriller but he does venture into other genres if he likes the look of the cover and title. I am fascinated when he is showing his charity book haul (this week he had 15 books!), all […]
Publishing your first book is such an exciting milestone, but many authors make the mistake of setting unrealistic sales expectations.
Most authors know what genre their newly-written book falls into but what does surprise me is how many I hear about who don’t really know what other publications are out there in the same genre, let alone have read any.
Without getting too bogged down in what will happen once you’ve written the book, it is wise to familiarise yourself with the publishing process, if for no other reason than to have some realistic expectations of what you could achieve.
Knowing the differences between vanity and traditional publishing can help you make an informed decision about which route best suits your needs as an author.
The saying goes: “don’t judge a book by its cover” but when it comes to actually publishing a book, it’s actually the complete opposite!
I’m currently helping a client find a publisher for their second novel and thought it might be helpful to outline the accepted practice and protocols to consider if you are doing the same with your work.
A blog is a perfect way to connect with your readers and is a great place to showcase your writing. Where do you start?
It’s National Storytelling Week from 29th January – 5th February and, of course, one of the best places to find a huge range of children’s books is a Library. As anyone who has looked at my Twitter feed or spoken to me in person knows, I am a massive fan of libraries. In addition to […]
As a writer, do you need to be on social media? It’s one of the most common questions I get asked! And the answer is…YES! You really do. Here’s why. You need to reach readers and your audience is highly likely to be on social media. Unless you are well known enough to be on […]
