THE WRITER'S ROOM

Your guide to a successful book

The saying goes that everyone has a book deep within them, but it’s only the few dedicated writers that are dedicated and passionate enough to put pen to paper and actually make this dream a reality.


This dedication and passion is why we launched the ‘Writer’s Room’, a dedicated section of our website which has useful advice, tips and ‘how to’ articles aimed at every author (regardless of genre, format or author experience).


We are always looking to increase this section and also cover as many topics as we can, if there’s something that you’d like us to cover in the future please drop us an email and let us know.

Topics
​Publishing your book 
Having a publisher accept your manuscript is the dream and goal for any serious author, but how do you successfully plan to be able to do so? Here are nine great tips to show you.
​Why isn't my book selling?
If you're having an issue with sales you may be scratching your head as to why, so what can you do? Here we look at eight great tips on what can be done to increase the performance of your book and improve sales.
This may seem like the dreaded curse of many a great writer, but even writer's block can be overcome, we have put together ten great ways in which you can get the other side of and beat it.
On the back page of every book that's on sale you'll see a bar code with an ISBN, but what is this number and why should you need one?
A book cover design for you
Writing and then successfully publishing a book is something that many of us have dreams of, so if you've still not taken that first step, here's what you should do.
Keeping that creative flow going is imperative to any writer, here we have fifteen excellent tips which have been used by many authors and to great success.
How you target your intended audience will play a major role in how readers will search for your book, it also ensures correct advertising and helps with concise reviews too.
Having a book launch for your new work has become more important these days, we have twelve great tips on how to organize this for the start and the long term too.
When it comes to the release of your book then it pays to do everything you can to ensure a successful start, so should you have a launch party? Here are some reasons and ideas as to why you should. 
Getting your eBook published is easier than ever and the choice of services to help authors achieve their goal of publication now bigger too, we look at the top eight eBook publisher to help you. 
It's always great to learn from others, so here's some sound advice to avoid some of the biggest mistakes that indie authors make.
A great book cover design is more than just artwork to make the cover look attractive, the design you use has the more important role of advertising your book too.
The font the is used in the cover design of your book is far more important than you may realize, getting it right will ensure a great book cover.
Taking your book to major publishers will normally require the help of an agent, these professionals will have the knowledge, experience and most importantly the contacts to out your manuscript in front of the right person.
Becoming an author is the dream of many writers, but why do some choose to turn their passion into a career and go full time as an author?
Making your own book cover design can seem like an attractive idea to some authors, but what goes into the creation of a cover,
Staying inspired and at the top of your creative game is vital for any author, we have put together 10 great tips on how to boost your inspiration and keep that flow.
When you're halfway through the writing of your manuscript it can be hard at times to keep that flow going, so here are twelve things to keep you on track.
Making a DIY book cover design takes more than some realize, in order to have a front page which looks professional and effective, here are some tips to help.
Social media can be a very useful tool when it comes to promoting your book, here we look at Facebook and give you 10 great tips to help you get the most from it.
A popular way to get the message of your book's release out to the masses is via a press-launch. But how to you create one and also approach journalists?
Having a plan for the journey of your book is not only a good idea but it's vital to its success, so we have some top tips and reasons why you should.
For many the thought of writing a book can seem a little daunting, yet we are all said to have a book within us, we have 10 tips on how you can get writing today and nail that novel within you.
Working with a book cover design should be a great experience, it can be even easier with our ten tips on getting the most from the process and the information that you'll need too.
Getting the best images for use in a book cover design can seem like a very time consuming task, we have some useful tips on what to look for in the process.
​The color within the design of your book is far more complex than you may at first consider, understanding how this works will have a big effect on your design.
After writing your manuscript you may be wondering where you need to go next, take a look at this article and its tips on what to do.
When making a book cover design which is to be printed you'll need to ensure that it gets exported as a PDF ready for use as your book cover, if you're using InDesign then read on. 
To ensure that your book is a success you should be thinking about its advertising too, how you promote in the long term as well as the short will make all of the difference.
Top 10 hacks for Twitter
The use of Twitter can be an excellent way in which to get your book into the vision of your potential readers, using these 10 great tips you can engage and get the most from this social platform.
Book promotion can be time consuming but it is well-worth it, once you have launched your book then it is vital that you stay on top of its promotion.
The color within the design of your book cover has a deeper meaning than you may at first understand, this can make a big difference in how your cover is designed.
If you're getting your book ready to be published but are up against a very short deadline you may want to consider the use of a pre-made book cover.
Getting a book deal is the dream of any aspiring author, so with a little planning and these hints you can do more to help your work stand out to publishers,
Your author's 'platform' can be the most important aspect to the promotion of your book, but what is it and what should you consider when creating one.
Here are ten exceptional tips on how to design a book cover, from the concept to the completed art work itself.
If you are using a pre-made book cover design then it pays to put some thought in to your choice prior to making a purchase.
If you are using either one of the two most popular print on demand services then you are likely to find yourself using one of their templates (Createspace/KDP).
The approach taken for the front cover of a non-fictional book will differ to that of a book of fiction, we look at why this is the case and how you can create a great design. 
The blurb for your book is incredibly important to its sale and success, here we look at what you should consider when writing yours.
Getting your new book to as big an audience as you can is vital to every author, to help you do this there are some great websites to help you, here we have 12 great options for you to consider.
​The first impression will always be a lasting one, this is why we judge books by their covers, so what should you be thinking about when it comes to the front page of your own book?
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