This time we discuss barriers to writing! Stuart, Emily and Melissa discuss their own barriers, and those volunteered by writers, published and unpublished via Twitter. Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn 🔗 Website: write-mentor.com 💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writement...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses editing with his developmental editor, Emma Read. You can find Emma and her editorial services here: https://www.emdashed.com You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com You can also follow me in the following places: Website: https://stuart...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses his publication day, his book launch and the time after and how he is looking forward. You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com You can also follow me in the following places: Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses his latest self-publishing tasks, including: - preparing for his launch party and publication day - marketing and publicity to raise awareness - focussing on individuals - setting goals and how to break those down - update on sales/reviews towards the 1000/100 target! You can keep up with...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses his latest self-publishing tasks, including: - Registering - Selling - Marketing - Publicity - Launching You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com You can also follow me in the following places: Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co...

This week we discuss Goals and Dreams! Stuart and Melissa discuss their own goals and dreams, and some of our Twitter followers most common ones, chatting about pitfalls and alternative goal setting! Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn 🔗 Website: write-mentor.com 💻 Twitter, Instagram &a...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart answers some Frequently Asked Questions from the WriteMentor Hub, including: - how do you know when you're ready to go for it / publish? - budgeting - finances - distribution of your book - working with illustrators - hybrid publishing - print of demand You can keep up with me on my monthly newslet...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart chats about the latest in his publication journey, including: - Round-up of what’s been happening. - Editing. - Cover alterations. - Uploading and formatting. - Pre-Orders. - Launch. - Build up to release and ARCs. You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.subst...

This week we discuss NaNoWriMo! Stuart and Melissa discuss what it involves, how it helps writers and the pitfalls, with ways to avoid those. Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn 🔗 Website: write-mentor.com 💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor 🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.b...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart chats to Jennifer Jamieson, illustrator represented by the Plum Agency, about their collaborative process in producing the cover for Ghosts of Mars, and much more about the creative process, the illustrator community and life as an illustrator! You can find Jen here: https://jenniferjamieson.com https://j...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Stuart discusses how to ensure you give yourself the time and breathing room to get all the tasks done, and how to set aside funds for particulate outsourced tasks, but also how you can do some of those yourself. He also discusses the important of treating self-publishing like a business.

Maz Evans discusses her own experience of self-publishing the now best-selling Who Let the Gods Out, originally called Elliot and the Immortals and how she used her business acumen, coupled with her energy, determination and drive to be successful to sell 2500 books in a year and land a traditional publishing deal. Find Maz and her wonderful books here: @MaryAliceEvans on Twitter www.maz.world

This week we discuss SUCCESS as writers! Stuart, Florianne, and Melissa discuss what it means to be successful and we chat about what others authors have to say on the matter! Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn 🔗 Website: write-mentor.com 💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writemen...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. Getting started (or where to start?) 1. Think long and hard about what you want? This is not a path to take lightly. You must be certain this is what you want, be aware of what you’re giving up and what you’re gaining - be conscious of the advantages and disadvantages of this path. Perhaps the information in thi...

This week we discuss Taking Opportunities as writers! Stuart and Melissa discuss opportunities they've taken that have made all the difference! And WriteMentor's biggest opportunity of the year - WOWCON! Tickets still available here: https://write-mentor.com/wowcon-2022-writers-conference/ Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & update...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. The emotional side - complete honesty - I thoughtt trad publishing would be easier/less competitive. Family - daughter is 8 next year, ideal age range - would love her to read it independently. Friends - what will they think? Finance? Investing like a business. Time running out - ticking clock? Not getting any yo...

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path. - Thanks to everyone for social media responses last week - that level of support helped calm the voice in my head that’s been yelling imposter etc - I had been feeling so nervous about publicly mentioning it (I had said in my newsletter) and the support specifically for the project - Why didn’t I sign with...

What is this? Simply put, I want to see if it’s possible for me to go down the SP route and sell 1000 copies of the book, and get 100 reviews within 12 months! You will be able to follow my progress via this podcast. Ambitious? Yup! Kesia Lupo recently said on Twitter that any self-published author getting over 1000 sales is doing great! My good friend Sally is close - she just needs a few more to push her to the target and so it’s given me belief that this is possible. It’s about showing t...

This week we discuss Controversial Writing Opinions! (Part 1 of 2) Stuart, Emily and Melissa discuss theirs as well as sharing your answers! Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn 🔗 Website: write-mentor.com 💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor 🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.bu...

This week we discuss the best part of writing! Stuart, Florianne and Melissa discuss their experiences as well as sharing your answers! Want more writing-related content? Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates: 📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn 🔗 Website: write-mentor.com 💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor 🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.buzzspr...