Category: Author Stuff

In an earlier Meerkat Books post, I warned of scammers who would aim to sell you impossible dreams about promotion and reach. This is certainly a problem within the author community, but that doesn’t...

Editing is, on the surface, a daunting and uncomfortable aspect of writing. If you are self-publishing, you will be relying on your own eyes and mind to perform this apparently labourious task, and that’s...

Writing can be a fun exercise. When you are typing away, bringing characters to life and watching the wordcount grow, there is a great sense of satisfaction. You are creating a story, and developing...

Dear I hope this message finds you well. I recently had the opportunity to learn about [Book Title], and I wanted to reach out personally. It is clear that you’ve created a work that...

Somewhat related to the concept of writing about what you know, is the notion of writing about what you love. What motivates you in life? You may well find it’s a good starting point...

Most writers – not all, but most – will have built up a life of experiences and knowledge, before aiming to write. Whether the goal is fiction or non-fiction, this means that we all...