Alex Laybourne's Blog, page 16
October 30, 2014
Keeping up with Amazon
I have been hearing a lot of talk over the last few days concerning Amazon and how they go about helping authors to gain a little extra publicity for their books. The newest trend would appear to be ‘Likes’ on an … Continue reading →
October 26, 2014
Sunday Summary 26-10-2014
It is with a heavy heart that I have to admit the week is over. I have been off work all week and have had the best of times. I didn’t check work stuff at all, didn’t even think about … Continue reading →
October 22, 2014
Love an Author Leave a Review
I know that this is a drum much beaten, but there really is no better way of showing your support for an author than by leaving a review. As the indie writing culture continues to develop, and strengthen its place … Continue reading →
October 20, 2014
It’s Monday – The World is There for the Taking
For many people Monday morning is a day they dread. It is the start of the working week and the start of another five days of drudgery. But here is something we all need to realize. That is not Monday’s … Continue reading →
October 19, 2014
Why Fiction is Better than Fact
If you are reading this (thank you) there is a very strong chance that you are a writer. Which is great, you will certainly understand where I am coming from. As a writer, I don’t believe in the ‘odds’. I … Continue reading →
October 16, 2014
How Technology is Changing our Attitudes Toward What is Acceptable
It may be a slightly longer title that normal, but I just woke up and my coffee has not yet made the move from my cup to my stomach, so please forgive me. The other day, while toiling away at … Continue reading →
October 13, 2014
1000 Posts and Still Going Strong!
In the past three years I have gone through some barren patches in the blogging world, and plenty of ups and downs in all of the worlds in which I dwell. But, I am still here. I am bigger, stronger … Continue reading →
October 12, 2014
Sunday Summary 12-10-14 : Plans to Save my Sanity
Sunday has arrived and while I never really take a day off, it is the one day in the week where I don’t set myself any writing goals, and just get done whatever I can. As a family we always go to my … Continue reading →
October 8, 2014
The Problem With Guest Posts
I don’t know about anybody else, but there is something about writing guest posts for other people’s blogs that I just hate. It is strange. While my own blogging is often sporadic, when I do sit down to write a … Continue reading →
October 7, 2014
The Problem With the Amazon Pre-Order Option
A short time ago, Amazon announced that self-published authors like myself, and I am sure a large number of you, could now make our books available for pre-order. Just like the established names, the big six writers. Our books could … Continue reading →
