Kate's Writing Friends

Guest Blog: Christine Betts

In the lead-up to Christmas I like to make a concentrated effort to promote my fellow creatives and entrepreneurs. I am honoured to introduce to you my good friend and writing comrade, author and businesswoman Christine Betts. Christine and I met about a year ago at the Gold Coast Writer's Association monthly meeting, and instantly… Continue reading Guest Blog: Christine Betts

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Loading Promotion Codes on IngramSpark

Promo codes can be  added at the end of the Title Setup process. Once files are uploaded, press 'continue'. Content Validation screen- press 'Authorize' and 'Yes' to fix files On the Title Submission page, enter the promo code (codes are case sensitive) Recalculate the price https://www.ingramspark.com/spark-complete-education/loading-promotion-codes-on-ingramspark

Hints and Tips for Writers

Marketing & Promotion For Your Book Launch

A book launch is a great way to get the word out about your new book, and marketing and promotion is a great way to spread the word about your launch! I know, this is the point at which most writers cringe. Can't we just write and publish the book and the rest takes care… Continue reading Marketing & Promotion For Your Book Launch

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Your Book Launch: Physical Or Online?

In this day and age of technology, there are more options for your book launch than having at a book store or other physical venue. Online book launches have become a 'thing' for many authors, and are a great way to reach a broader audience around the world. However, both physical and online book launches… Continue reading Your Book Launch: Physical Or Online?

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One Year Anniversary for The New Neighbours Two Weeks Away!

In exactly two weeks it will be the one year anniversary of the publishing of my collection of short stories, The New Neighbours.   To celebrate, between the 10th-12th of February I will be running a Kindle Countdown Deal for the collection, and the individual short story will be FREE on Kindle. Paperback editions will… Continue reading One Year Anniversary for The New Neighbours Two Weeks Away!

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In Reflection: My First 12 Months As An Independent Author

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bih6AFDXMq0&feature=youtu.be I have the 'On This Day' app enabled on my Facebook account. A couple of days ago my daily flashback was to one year ago, January 2016, and it detailed the rant of someone frustrated and mentally exhausted. I was in the process of publishing a book for the first time using Amazon's online… Continue reading In Reflection: My First 12 Months As An Independent Author