The Golden Ticket: How much money can you make from publishing a book? The Book Shelf | May 11, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green As an aspiring author, you might be wondering how much money you can potentially earn from writing […]
Should Authors Create and Narrate Their Own Audiobooks? The Book Shelf | May 4, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green In the last five years, audiobooks have grown in popularity, which is understandable when you consider the […]
5 Ways to Start Writing The Book Shelf | March 23, 2022 by Shelby Jones The beginning is the hardest part—of anything. And you’re a writer, so putting your thoughts into action […]
Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Should I Avoid Vanity Publishers? The Book Shelf | March 14, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green “Mirror mirror on the wall, whose book is fairest of them all?” The term “vanity publishing” certainly […]
How Can I Become a Better Writer? The Book Shelf | March 7, 2022 by Shelby Jones Writing can be a minefield and many would certainly prefer to traverse great fields of potential dynamite […]
Which Type of Publishing Do You Choose? The pros and cons of traditional publishing, self-publishing, vanity publishing, and hybrid publishing The Book Shelf | February 28, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green As an aspiring author, you’re faced with a difficult decision early on: do you seek a traditional […]
The 5 Biggest Mistakes That Nonfiction Authors Make… and They’re Not What You Think They Are The Book Shelf | February 21, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green Having worked in and around the publishing industry for the past 12 years, I’ve seen a lot […]
What Is the Difference between Self-help and Self-improvement Books? The Book Shelf | February 14, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green Even for those who love nonfiction, the terminology can sometimes get confusing. After all, there’s self-help, self-improvement, […]
Do You Really Need a Book Editor? Yes, and This Is Why The Book Shelf | February 7, 2022 by Hana Walker Imagine this: you’ve dedicated the past couple of years to working on a new book that you […]
How Do You Make a Self-Published Book Look Professional? The Book Shelf | January 31, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green Self-publishing can be a fantastic thing. It gives any aspiring author the ability to publish a book […]
12 Hours in York: An indie book shopping and tea drinking heaven The Book Shelf | January 24, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green The pretty cathedral city of York is well-known for its black and white wooden buildings and confectionary, […]
Facing Our Literary History: Is “cancel culture” threatening the classics? The Book Shelf | January 17, 2022 by Beth Hutton The question of whether we can separate an artist from their work persists not only within the […]
Your 5-Step Guide on How to Become an Author in 2022 The Book Shelf | January 10, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green So, 2022 is the year you’re going to become an author, right? Whether you set a New […]
Reflections on 2021: A year of book launches, teamwork, and charity The Book Shelf | January 3, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green 2021 was a year to forget for many reasons, but we also like to look back on […]
Physical Books vs. E-books: How is technology changing our reading habits? The Book Shelf | December 28, 2021 by Becky Tandy Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a friend about whether print or digital books are better. […]
Does a Million Social Media Followers Translate to a Million Book Sales? The Book Shelf | December 20, 2021 by Ameesha Smith-Green When it comes to pitching a manuscript to agents or publishers, having an author platform is seen […]
5 Winter Holiday Destinations for Book Lovers The Book Shelf | December 13, 2021 by Beth Hutton If you’re anything like me, then you’ll agree there’s nothing better than cosying up on the sofa […]
10 Best Gifts for Book Lovers (That Aren’t Just Books) The Book Shelf | December 6, 2021 by Hana Walker With the holiday season fast approaching, it can sometimes feel overwhelming trying to find the perfect gifts […]