Blog Posts & Videos

This page includes a selection of blog posts (and short videos) with hints and tips for writing, self publishing, and marketing your own books...

Can you make money writing and self publishing books?

Self publishing companies for your book

What to write a book on?

Blog posts on LinkedIn

Simon regularly posts articles/blog posts on LinkedIn with hints and tips on writing and releasing your books - connect at: linkedin.com/in/SimonPittman

Here's a selection of blog posts...

Should an author have their own website?
Can anyone write a book?
Is it REALLY free to self publish a book? (Short answer is no!)
One account per household
Including testimonials/reviews at the start of your book.
How to get help
Read the terms and conditions!
Multiple self publishing companies for the same book.
One star book reviews
Can multiple people access the same KDP account?
Which self publishing company?
Who will read your book?
How to write a book in 2024
Where to find help
What's stopping you?
Things to avoid
Questions (and answers) on book sales
Simon's book writing journey
Views on Low Content Books
Increasing book sales part 2
Self publishing and deleted accounts.
Will AI impact book writing?
Can you write a book in 2023?
Is your book a business card? (Answer is no!)
Additional categories and A+ Content.
Including web addresses in your book.
You are an author.
What to write about.
Does Amazon have exclusive rights?
Don't write for money.
Writing your next book.
No excuses!
Your book release is only the beginning!
Unsure about writing a book?
No up-front costs to self publish your book.
How long does it take to write your book?
Existing content and contributors.
Formatting your book for self publishing.
Your book doesn't have to be 100 pages.
Your book and potential spin-off ideas.
Book writing hints and tips.

If there's any topics on writing, self publishing and marketing your books that you would like to see covered in future blog posts or videos, e-mail: simon@libraryplayer.co.uk