Mirror mirror on the wall, should I avoid vanity publishers? The Book Shelf | March 14, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green “Mirror mirror on the wall, whose book is fairest of them all?” The term “vanity publishing” certainly […]
6 Steps to writing better The Book Shelf | March 7, 2022 by Shelby Jones Writing can be a minefield and many would certainly prefer to traverse great fields of potential dynamite […]
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: The Truth About Which Is Better The Book Shelf | February 28, 2022 by Ameesha Green As an aspiring author considering publishing a book, you’ll be faced with the often difficult decision of […]
The 5 biggest mistakes nonfiction authors make might surprise you The Book Shelf | February 21, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green Having worked in and around the publishing industry for the past 12 years, I’ve seen a lot […]
Self-help vs self-improvement: What is the difference? The Book Shelf | February 14, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green Even for those who love nonfiction, the terminology can sometimes get confusing. After all, there’s self-help, self-improvement, […]
Yes, you really need a book editor. Ηere’s why The Book Shelf | February 7, 2022 by Hana Walker Imagine this: you’ve dedicated the past couple of years to working on a new book that you […]
How do you make a self-published book look professional? The Book Shelf | January 31, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green Self-publishing can be a fantastic thing. It gives any aspiring author the ability to publish a book […]
12 Hours in York: An indie book shopping and tea drinking heaven The Book Shelf | January 24, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green The pretty cathedral city of York is well-known for its black and white wooden buildings and confectionary, […]
Facing our literary history: is cancel culture threatening the classics? The Book Shelf | January 17, 2022 by Beth Hutton The question of whether we can separate an artist from their work persists not only within the […]
Your 5-point checklist to becoming a published author The Book Shelf | January 10, 2022 by Ameesha Smith-Green So, 2022 is the year you’re going to become an author, right? Whether you set a New […]
Physical books vs e-books: The ultimate reader’s debate (and the danger of binge-reading) The Book Shelf | December 28, 2021 by Becky Tandy Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a friend about whether print or digital books are better. […]
Does a million social media followers translate to a million book sales? The Billie Eilish case study The Book Shelf | December 20, 2021 by Ameesha Smith-Green When it comes to pitching a manuscript to agents or publishers, having an author platform is seen […]
5 Winter holiday destinations for book lovers The Book Shelf | December 13, 2021 by Beth Hutton If you’re anything like me, then you’ll agree there’s nothing better than cosying up on the sofa […]
Cancelling “cancel culture”: What the new social buzzword means for the world of publishing The Book Shelf | November 29, 2021 by Beth Hutton Cancel culture is gaining momentum across academic circles and social media platforms alike, as people have been […]
Top 5 author marketing trends you shouldn’t miss out on The Book Shelf | November 22, 2021 Sometimes, marketing your book can be harder than writing it. There are so many different strategies out there that it […]
Binge culture and its impact on the publishing industry The Book Shelf | November 19, 2021 by Becky Tandy With the growing popularity of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, bingeing has become a mainstream […]
New to reading? A guide to starting a love affair with reading The Book Shelf | November 8, 2021 by Summer Black Some people are born to read, but others don’t fall in love with books until later in […]
A book lover’s guide to the best of Birmingham The Book Shelf | October 18, 2021 by Beth Hutton With its rich literary history of liberal writers and radical thinkers, Birmingham is a creative hotspot for […]