WINGFIELD DESIGNS

Every indie author at some point has looked at Facebook ads as a way to increase revenue. Many may have even dabbled with very little...

Whenever we ask readers how they select which books to read, the first thing that grabs their attention is the cover, next up is always...

So you have just received that dreaded e-mail from Amazon that your book cover has been removed from Amazon on possible copyright...

Why do you need an author website? A website gives you validity, it gives you an online presence. You would not find traditionally...

What is Author Branding? Author branding is not just about logos, colours and consistency, although that does play a vital role in how...

If you have worked in the indie author world for any length of time then you would have heard of the term ARC readers and beta teams...

Creating the perfect cover is so much more than just finding the correct image, it's about composition, branding, and standing out from...

Book marketing is crucial to the success of your release, and not every marketing plan suits every book you release, so you should go...

Site comparison Advantages and Disadvantages. Many authors hate the dreaded marketing stage when they release their books and it wasn’t...

There is always so much advice out there about what you need to do when you want to become an author, but very rarely do people give...

What is a newsletter swap? Recently, I have spoken in great depth about how important it is for you to have a newsletter and have also...

So you have heard the industry talking about A+ Content now being available on Amazon but you aren’t quite sure what it is? Well, you...

Why do Authors need a mailing list? Many authors out there still don’t have newsletters, but this is one of the best ways of getting your...

Book Launch parties are a great way to celebrate the release of your latest book, some authors do these locally in their area. However,...

Social media is the one thing that consistently creates headaches in any business. One item that always surfaces is asking authors within...

The cost of self-publishing really can vary massively depending on how much of the project you undergo yourself. I asked the members of...

Beginning your journey as a self-published author can be expensive so finding free software and tools can save you time as well as money....

What is an anthology? An Anthology is a collection of literary work which usually consists of different authors' short stories or poems....

As a cover designer, I get many questions about designs and the number of different services I offer. I thought that it would be a...

Many authors who follow me on a regular basis know that I swear by something called time blocking. It allows me to prioritise my workload...