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I want to write a book… What’s next?

By LizPosted on 31st July 2025Posted in BlogTagged authors, book marketing, book promotion, books, brilliant fish, editing, fiction, memoirs, self publishing, writers, writingNo Comments

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.

Vanity Publishing vs Traditional Publishing

By LizPosted on 22nd September 2024Posted in BlogTagged authors, book marketing, book promotion, books, brilliant fish, editing, fiction, memoirs, proofreading, self publishing, vanity publishing, writers, writingNo Comments

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.

10 content ideas to promote your book on social media

By LizPosted on 31st October 2021Posted in BlogTagged authors, books, brilliant fish, business, content, facebook, fiction, Instagram, LinkedIn, marketing, memoirs, non-fiction, promotion, publishing, self publishing, social media, twitter, writers, writingNo Comments

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 […]

Who are you writing for?

By LizPosted on 1st January 2020Posted in BlogTagged authors, books, brilliant fish, business, fiction, memoirs, non-fiction, writers, writingNo Comments

Chances are either you or someone you know has thought about writing a book. A wise person once said: “They say there is a book in everyone…and for most people that’s exactly where it should stay”!! It’s true – there are many people who have produced work that, let’s be generous, isn’t of the highest […]