Category Archives: Writing

This Poem is Rubbish!

Posted on November 1, 2019 by literarylad

Or at least; it’s called ‘Rubbish’. As you can tell, I’ve been thinking about the environment quite a bit recently (maybe it’s the influence of the inspirational environmental protest group, Extinction Rebellion). They say the oceans are full of plastic, … Continue reading →

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Moojara in the news – the value of a good press release…

Posted on August 7, 2019 by literarylad

There are many ways to market your novel. Getting its release reported on in newspapers and magazines is a good way to potentially boost sales. But unless you’re an established author (or perhaps even if you are an established author) … Continue reading →

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Moojara – Book Launch

Posted on June 12, 2019 by literarylad

At last – here it is! It seems like a long time ago that I finished writing this book. The process of getting it into print has been almost as time consuming as writing it, and rather more stressful. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Novel number 2 at last, and how not to Design a Cover

Posted on April 11, 2019 by literarylad

Self-publishing a novel is a complex, time consuming and potentially expensive process. Paying for a designer to create a book cover for you is one expense you can avoid; if you have some basic design skills, and the confidence to … Continue reading →

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Typsetting

Posted on January 18, 2019 by literarylad

You may have noticed I’ve been a bit quiet recently. It’s because I’ve had my head in a book – my book. I’ve been typesetting. When I decided to self-publish my latest novel, I knew there would be some work … Continue reading →

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Queen’s speech an insult to most Britains

Posted on December 25, 2018 by literarylad

It seems a strange choice for the queen to use the few minutes she gets to speak to ‘her people’ each year to promote a minority religion. I wonder what the people thought today, when they tuned in to hear … Continue reading →

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen – Book Review

Posted on December 7, 2018 by literarylad

With so many books being published, it’s no surprise that publishers are always on the lookout  for something new – something that will make a book stand out. It’s true now, and it will have been true in 2007, when … Continue reading →

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Idiot’s Guide to Self-Publishing… Part Three

Posted on November 14, 2018 by literarylad

The range of services that self-publishing companies offer writers varies greatly. Some are straightforward printers, who will produce copies of your book from the cover image and manuscript you provide them with. Some offer everything you might need, from editing … Continue reading →

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Idiots Guide to Self-Publishing… Part Two

Posted on September 12, 2018 by literarylad

I said there was a great deal of work involved in self-publishing. There are an enormous number of companies offering self-publishing services, from straight forward book printers, to those that will do pretty much everything (except write the book for you). Continue reading →

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An Idiot’s Guide to Self-Publishing… Part One

Posted on June 17, 2018 by literarylad

The idiot in question being yours truly! Having researched the subject, I’ve discovered that self-publishing takes a lot of work, time, effort, and can involve spending what to most of us is a significant amount of money. And all with … Continue reading →

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