The Fire That Sunk The Titanic
What's that you say, it was an iceberg which sank the Titanic? Sure, but why did the iceberg cut through the ship's steel like it was hot butter? Senan Molony, Titanic expert and author of Titanic: why she collided, why she sank, why she should never have sailed,...
5 Foods and Drinks to Help you Boost your Creativity
I've often written about ways to boost your creativity, including even tips on using AI to do so. But can certain foods help get the creative juices flowing? There's research which suggests that yes, there are. So, what should you be eating and drinking to help you...
Write About Your Passions
As you know, an increasing part of my income has started coming from my freelance writing. What I'm starting to realize is this: making it as a successful freelance writer isn’t easy. You have to be prepared for the reality that something that was once a joyful way to...
6 Tips on How to Use Live Video for Book Marketing
This is a guest post by Ryan Aslatt. Ryan is a web strategist and blogger. He currently works at Web Design Agency WebAlive. He is used to writing well-researched articles that readers will find insightful, engaging and highly informative. I'm still figuring out how...
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs When Self-Publishing
I think every author should read this guest post by Joel Syder. Joel is a consulting writer and editor at Dissertation Help and PhD Kingdom. He enjoys helping people pursue their career and lifestyle objectives and is a successful published author. His articles are...
Top Tips on Writing a Book Blurb That Really Sells
This is a guest post by Ashley Halsey. Ashely is a professional writer at Luckyassignments.com and Gumessays.com and is also involved in several nation-wide projects. A mother of two, she enjoys reading, traveling, and attending business training courses! Today, she...
Amazon Kindle Matchbook Is Retiring
This is the third major change announced by Amazon in the last days. After retiring Amazon giveaways, Amazon now is ending its Kindle Matchbook program on October 31. Strangely enough, I heard the news on The Passive Voice and The Digital Reader instead of Amazon....
Amazon Ads Now Available For UK and Germany
In my last post, I mentioned that Amazon giveaways are retiring. It looks like Amazon is going through an autumn cleaning phase, as it has now introduced something I've been itching to try for years: Sponsored Products in the UK and Germany. Okay, since none of my...
Amazon Giveaways Are Retiring
When Amazon giveaways first appeared, back in 2016, I was enthusiastic about them. Within 24 hours, I had gained an amazing 774 new Amazon followers at a cost of $40. Soon, however, everyone jumped on board. Costs rose, returns declined. My latest giveaway resulted in...
The Real Exoskeletons
Do you remember Ripley fighting the Alien queen? If not, here's a quick reminder: https://youtu.be/FSrcMaid0mg?t=9 Real exoskeletons are now making their way into the construction industry to increase safety and productivity for all workers. These machines aim to...
Top 8 Marketing Strategies Authors Can Use Now
This is a guest post by Ronita Mohan. Ronita is a content marketer at Venngage, the online infographic and design platform. She is an avid reader with an interest in mystery fiction, history, graphic novels, marketing, and diversity. Twitter: @Venngage Top 8 Marketing...
How To Βe A Good Content Marketer In 2019
In my last post, I wrote that we live in a golden era for content marketing. But what skills do you need to take advantage of this new opportunity for writing? Do you have what it takes to apply for a job as a content writer? This guest post by Tom Siani of Social...