To get your book out there in the big wide world, you may be required to upload it to a website as a PDF file. If you’re struggling to save from Word, this article could help. Before you start, you will need to make sure your book is on the Read more…
Having a surname like Reading, can be both a curse and a blessing. When it comes to search engines however, it becomes a hindrance. There is however, hope! Firstly, let me apologise for the tranquillity that currently surrounds my blog. I am, at the moment, trapped in a cycle of Read more…
So, I may be a little bias, but I think the cover for Novus Promissum by Jessica Bell is amazing! I can’t wait to show it to everyone, though I’ve been told I must wait. Designed by the brilliant Jessica Bell, and featuring two familiar figures, the cover for Novus Read more…
Ever wondered how to create that truly blank page, while still maintaining the automatic page numbering? This is achieved in Microsoft’s Word program by using ‘section breaks’. A section break separates pages in the same way a page break does; however, with sections you can start the next page immediately, Read more…
The lovely Debbie of ALLi fame kindly tagged me in an event notification for the Amazon Academy. As only my second outing as a professional writer, I was a little nervous. The day started early, but no earlier than we are used to getting up! We hopped in the car Read more…
Super exciting times here at eReadingAuthor HQ! I have just received the new (and my first professional) cover for Residuum of Ravenstone, from the amazing Jessica Bell. I was rather nervous about it, I will be honest. I know I can be very picky and I was worried I was Read more…
A key fundamental part of any eBook is the Table of Contents (TOC). This article also discusses creating an automated Table of Contents using Word. NCX Table of Contents/Index Open any correctly formatted eBook and you’ll find in the menu a Table of Contents or Index. Listing each of the Read more…
My professional writing career began at Aston Martin Lagonda, in Gaydon. There, I was responsible for manuals that were distributed to dealerships. I really enjoyed my time at AML. I learnt a lot about ‘standardised English’ and working for a dedicated team. The best bit by far though, had to Read more…
I don’t know the answers to life’s bigger questions, but here are 35 Questions and Answer about my writing, day job and family. If you have more, let me know in the comments. Do all authors have to be grammar Nazis? It’s impossible for me to speak for all the Read more…
Hey there. You don’t know me and why should you? But, HOPEFULLY, soon, you will at least of heard of ‘The werewolf chronicles, my upcoming début novel series and as a result, I have been asked to contribute to this blog. For me, it is very exciting to be asked Read more…