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Do I say please? How to chat to chatGPT

Do I say please? How to chat to chatGPT... Have you ever been frustrated when a friend or colleague misunderstands you?  It happens to the best of us. And now,...

05 04 2023 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
Marketing yourself is like sandpapering your own skin

Authors are more than just writers, we're ‘the face’ of our work. We have to market our books - and therefore ourselves. Here's 5 things to help.

13 04 2023 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
How do non-writers cope without writing?

Writing has always been a non-negotiable part of my wellbeing.If I’m not writing, I get edgy. Twitchy. Like some fundamental need in me isn’t being met.

12 04 2023 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
There are consequences to the AI explosion…

...but they might not be the ones you think. What if I told you ChatGPT can help you overcome lifelong mental barriers? That it can do what years of self-help...

04 04 2023 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
AI will replace authors on social media.

AI will write all your posts.  It will respond to comments.  You won't know if people posting are even real anymore. AI will kill human interaction and creativity on social...

04 04 2023 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
AuthorSpark founder nominated for ‘Blogger’s Author’ award

AuthorSpark founder and author Nigel Jay Cooper has been nominated for the Blogger's Author award in the Book Party Awards. Nice in itself but given what we do - ie...

24 03 2023 / Posted by Nigel Cooper
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