Always a tricky one, this. Creativity, for me, requires a sense of calm and control, and although I have done … More
Tag: self-publishing
Self-publishing Update
My first year of book producing and selling was a massive, enormous learning curve, and I suspect will continue to … More
Selling Booklets
My birdwatching logbooks are starting to get known, and they have done well with the ‘little gift’ and stocking filler … More
Gardners Books/Wholesaler update
In my previous post, I had mentioned that my booklets had been accepted by Gardners, and were available to purchase … More
Getting in to Gardners Books
I am still getting to grips with the process as it’s quite complicated, but this is what I have come … More
Two more books, and a Nightjar
I have finished my two “Birds of…” logbooks now, and have pinged them over to the proofreaders (my parents!) to … More
Marketing Self-Published Books
Sooo now the fun begins. I have slightly (!) gone about this the wrong way round insomuch as the whole … More
Display ideas
I love the booklet format as it’s the perfect size for your pocket when out and about, but they need … More
The new books are here!
My booklets have arrived. They look absolutely amazing and I am really pleased with how they’ve turned out. You can … More
Sample books, and last-minute hitches
My sample books arrived! I was so relieved that they feel really nice: fabulous quality and beautiful smooth paper. I … More