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You go through a lot birthing a novel. Why dump it when it’s finished?

You go through a lot birthing a novel. Don't fall into the trap of neglecting it once it has been published.

08 10 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
Authors: don’t build a profile on social media

Whatever you do, don't build a profile on social media if you're an author or aspiring author. You'll get trolled. Everyone else knows what they're talking about, who are you...

06 10 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
Scared of getting started on social media?

Scared of getting started on social media? Here's my top tips for getting moving.

05 10 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
Does doubt stop you succeeding on social media?

I don't think there's an author or writer alive who doesn't suffer doubt and imposter syndrome at one time or another. But don't be fooled...

04 10 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
Scared of building your author profile on social media?

Scared of building your author profile on social media? You're not alone. Social media can be a scary place.

03 10 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
Writers… are you struggling to do the right thing?

Writers, are you struggling to kill all those darlings? Here's a quick tip to make it a little easier...

02 10 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
You haven’t got time to market your novel

You have a day job. You have a family to look after. You have a relationship to maintain. Besides, you hate having to sell yourself, it makes you feel cheap.

01 10 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
Publication day: Life, Slightly

My 3rd Novel ‘Life, Slightly’ is published today. Here's some of the things I've learnt about publishing in the past few years.

30 09 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
Book blogger tours – what are they all about?

Blogger tours aren’t a nice-to-have - they’re an essential part of your book launch or marketing strategy, something I didn’t know when my debut came out. Here's what else I've learnt...

29 09 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
You’re an author, not a marketer… that’s someone else’s job.

You're an author, not a marketer. Tough love time, so what? Actors are actors but they have to do the interview circuit when a new film comes out. It's part...

28 09 2022 / Posted by Nigel Cooper