Have you already published your books on Amazon? Then here’s a list of 7 easy steps for making the most of your presence on Kindle.
Free Tools for Authors: Help Me Choose A Cover
Does your book have a new cover design and now you need to choose the one you’re going to use to self-publish your book? Whether you’re working with a cover designer, using a cover design service, or designing your own cover you could end up with the same dilemma: “which cover should I choose?”
Start your self-publishing addiction with Amazon’s new 12-step Program KDP Jumpstart
If you’re new to Kindle Direct Publishing and want to self-publish your own book via Amazon KDP but don’t know where to start, you’re in luck. Amazon have just created KDP Jumpstart, which is a streamlined, step-by-step process for self-publishing your book on their KDP platform.
Free Tools for Authors: Bookalyzer
Do you want to know what your Book Cover will look like in all the different display positions that are offered by Amazon? Bookalyzer is a free author tool that shows you.
Available on eBook: A Turbulent Life by Jay Artale
A Turbulent Mind consists of 39 poems that were inspired by my experiences and interactions with a mother who is suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Hot Off The Press: New Release Travel Guides August 2017
Each month I’m scrolling through the New Release Travel Guides on Amazon to see which Traditionally & Indie published guides have hit the marketplace. I also provide my commentary about branding and design so you can get best practice tips and advice for your own travel guide.
Print version of Freewriting for Travel Writers in the works
I decided it was time to bring out a print version of Freewriting for Travel Writers. At the moment I’m working on the internal formatting and new cover, which you can see here.
Free Travel Writing Prompt Workbooks
Free PDF Downloads Travel Writing Prompts I’ve put together this series of free Travel Writing Prompt downloads inspired by my “Freewriting for Travel Writers” ebook. Each pdf contains 10 Travel Writing Prompts with 2 pages to capture your writing. I’ve also included a couple of useful notes pages. You’ll see examples of them below. There’s a […]
Go Digital or Go Home: Is it time to self-publish an ebook?
Why travel bloggers should go digital and publish an e-book. You have lots of content on your travel blog, so maybe its time to collate it into an e-book travel guide.
Essential Poetry ebook Formatting Tips
Resources for formatting a poetry book.
Tools And Resources For Authors And Writers
Here’s my reference page of Resources For Authors And Writers, and includes all of the invaluable tools that I couldn’t live without. Writing Tools and Resources Scrivener (available for Mac and PC) for everything you write. Can also be used to compile simple ebooks. You can download a trial version of Scrivener to test it out before you purchase. […]
My new Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide Paperback Cover
Check out my cover design for my paperback version of my Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide.
Concept Covers for my How to Write a Travel Guide 4-part Book Series
Book Cover Design Concepts I’m busy writing my 4-part How to Write a Travel Guide series, and needed a break from writing so headed over to Canva to design some working covers for my titles. These will be tweaked before I publish these e-books, but I really like having some visual to pin my plans on. […]
I’m Co-organising Indie Author Fringe 2016
Learn more about Indie Author Fringe, THE self-publishing online conference for indie authors.
A to Z of Social Media Prompts for Authors (Part 4 U-Z)
Are you getting bored with social media or stuck in a social rut? Don’t worry, it happens to us all, so I’ve put together a list of 26 Social Media prompts to inspire authors to connect with your readers via your favourite social network.
A to Z of Social Media Prompts for Authors (Part 3 N-T)
Are you getting bored with social media or stuck in a social rut? Don’t worry, it happens to us all, so I’ve put together a list of 26 Social Media prompts to inspire authors to connect with your readers via your favourite social network.
A to Z of Social Media Prompts for Authors (Part 2 G-M)
Are you getting bored with social media or stuck in a social rut? Don’t worry, it happens to us all, so I’ve put together a list of 26 Social Media prompts to inspire authors to connect with your readers via your favourite social network.
A to Z of Social Media Prompts for Authors (Part 1 A-F)
Are you getting bored with social media or stuck in a social rut? Don’t worry, it happens to us all, so I’ve put together a list of 26 Social Media prompts to inspire authors to connect with your readers via your favourite social network.
Taking a Break from Blogging
Hello Readers … I’m taking a break from blogging on this website as I’m in the middle of relocating. As soon as I’ve got myself settled, I’ll be bringing you new Social Media Tips and Advice. Until then …. enjoy your festive season, and think about the new goals you’re going to set yourself in […]
My Pinterest Guest Post on Bibliocrunch
Did you know that you could easily incorporate Pinterest into your social media author strategy with a limited amount of effort by following one simple guideline? The #1 priority for using Pinterest is to have a “search mindset”
Does Pinterest own copyright to my images?
Understanding Copyright on Pinterest Pinterest is a valuable marketing and promotion tool for Authors, but too many don’t understand the copyright rules and are confused about who owns the copyright of Pinterest content so they end up steering clear of setting up their own Pinterest boards — and by default, missing out on the most […]
Why and How to start an Non-Fiction Writers Collective
If you’re a like-minded indie author who is looking to collaborate with another non-fiction author to create a Writers Collective that is supportive, collaborative and lucrative … let’s get started.
August Pinterest for Authors Winner
How Authors can build their brand on Pinterest by improving their Pinterest Profile and Top 5 Boards. Here’s my recommendations for Indie Author Aviva and her High Heels series.
Top 5 Essential Plugins for your WordPress site
Here’s my list of the Top 5 Essential Plugins for your Wordpress site. These will help you design a better site, save you time when managing your site, and will help you become a better writer and blogger.
June’s Pinterest for Authors Winner
A summary of the Pinterest Strategy we developed for the Pinterest for Authors Sweepstake winner for June. Susan is a non-fiction author with a series of 3 RVing books,
The Carnival of the Indies
My Pinterest for Authors Article featured in Joel Friedlander’s The Carnival of the Indies monthly roundup
Changes to Pinterest Promoted Pins
Recent changes on Pinterest about Promoted Pins. You now have two different options in the U.S. Cost Per Engagement and Cost Per Click. See what the difference is and which is best for you.
How to use Pinterest to Develop your Author Brand
I worked with Claire Wingfield the winner of my Pinterest for Authors draw to help her build her author brand using Pins and Boards. Read how we did it.
Social Media Services at IndieReCon 2015
I provided Social Media Services to IndieReCon 2015. An online event for authors by authors. As well as providing Facebook and Twitter services, I was also a IndieReCon presenter. My article “Pinterest for Authors” continues to receive lots of attention.
Infographic: A Beginners Guide to Pinterest Group Boards
Group Boards Pinterest Group Boards are one of the best ways to increase your reach when you don’t have a large following. If you’re new to Group Boards, here’s an infographic I put together that highlights some of the basic information about how to find and contribute to other pinners group boards and some best practices […]
Jay featured on Bibliocrunch Twitter Chat #IndieChat
Last week I had the pleasure of being hosted by Bibliocrunch on their weekly Twitter #IndieChat, to talk about #PinterestforAuthors. Here’s the link to read my Twitter Chat.
Pinterest for Authors Infographic #2: Connect with the Story
Pinterest for Authors Infographic #2. Connect with the Story. How to build your writer brand with Pins and Boards. Use Images to engage with your audience.
Stephen Fry Quotes for Pinterest
Stephen Fry Quote “I get an urge, like a pregnant elephant, to go away and give birth to a book”
Ernest Hemingway Quotes for Pinterest
“It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way.” Ernest Hemingway Pin designed and created by Jay for Pinterest.
Pinterest for Authors Infographic #1: Connect with the Story
My Pinterest for Authors Infographic #1. Connect with the Story. Create an Inspiration Board to share how you approach your story writing process. What Images are triggering your Author’s imagination?
Twitter chat for Pinterest
The weekly Twitter chat is the original Pinterest chat. It gets about 900+ tweets were session and as well as sharing their passion for pinterest these Twitter chats cover best practices, new uses and tools for personal and professional Pinterest use.
How Authors use Pinterest to Grow their Email List
Pinterest for Authors: Step by Step instructions about how to design and create a Pinterest campaign using an incentive to grow your Author mailing list.
3 Ways To Save Time On Twitter
Today I’m really excited to welcome Guest Blogger Marc Guberti to my website. He’s teenage entrepreneur, social media inspiration and digital marketing expert with over 195,000 Twitter followers. My name is Marc Guberti. I am very happy for my own success, but I want other teens to become successful just like me. I was inspired by […]
Pinterest for Authors Twitter Stream on Twubs
#pinterestforauthors Twubs URL for #PinterestforAuthors group:http://twubs.com/pinterestforauthorsHead over to Twubs and join in the Pinterest For Authors conversation. You can participate as a contributor or join the group.
Pinterest for Authors Article at IndieReCon 2015
Pinterest for Authors Article at IndieReCon 2015 by Jay Artale. An extensive evaluation of how to use this social media network for author brands.