100 blog posts for editors and writers
My 100th blog post! Browse all 99 of my previous posts for writers and editors, neatly categorised so you can find what you need.
MS Word styles for self-publishing authors (how to make your life easier)
Once you discover Word styles, you’ll wonder how you ever did without them! Learn how to use them in your book manuscript to save time and money.
Create a simple book promo video (for YouTube Shorts) using Canva
You want to create a simple book promo video to upload to YouTube, but you don’t know where to start. Let me help you!
Not-to-be-missed resources for author websites
So many resources out there claim to help you with your author website. How do you know which ones to pick? Discover my top recommendations!
Testimonials with Canva animation – a step-by-step guide (with images)
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If you want to make your testimonials stand out, Canva animation is an easy way to make them pop.
Step-by-step guide to creating a Facebook author page (with images)
If you have a personal profile on Facebook, it’s best not to use this for your author activities. Follow my easy guide on creating your Facebook author page.
Facebook survival guide for authors and writers
Don’t feel overwhelmed by your Facebook author page. Read my tips on how often to post, when to post and what to post, and you’ll soon be a Facebook ninja!
Step-by-step guide to Amazon KDP printed proofs (video of result)
For proof copies, the cheapest option I’ve found is via Amazon KDP. Follow my step-by-step guide.
Twitter survival guide for authors and writers
Ah, Twitter, that crazy-daisy pot of noisy drops in an enormous social ocean. Here’s how you can make the most of your time there.
Creating a book cover in Canva (with pictures)
Designing a book cover (or magazine, report or anything-else cover) is easy – and free – using Canva. Follow this step-by-step guide, crammed with screenshots.