by leoniehope | Jan 4, 2021 | Fiction, Imagine, Non-fiction, Writing
“Theme will not be a universal meaning for all things, but a smaller truth pertaining to the proper way of dealing with a particular situation” – Phillips and Huntley If you’re struggling to find an idea for your book, the core message is another approach you can use...
by leoniehope | Dec 28, 2020 | Fiction, Goals, Imagine, Non-fiction, Writing
In 2020 there’s definitely been more challenges, but out of adversity comes insight. This year has shown us how important it is to slow down and spend more time doing what we love with whom we love. There’s been enough doom, and gloom reported. My goal with this...
by leoniehope | Dec 21, 2020 | Fiction, General, Non-fiction, Writing
As an author, you have your own specific writing process. Does it change depending on what you’re writing or does it stay the same? What is a writing process, and what are the essential elements to include? Your writing process is the system you follow when you sit...
by leoniehope | Dec 7, 2020 | Book Marketing, Fiction, Goals, Inspire, Non-fiction
Your author platform is a centralised location that allows you to share information and connect with your readers. It should be your website as you own and control it, unlike your social media pages. There are minimal start-up costs: Domain nameWeb hosting I use...
by leoniehope | Oct 12, 2020 | Book Marketing, Fiction, General, Goals, Inspire, Non-fiction
Previously, a website designer/developer with knowledge of html (website code – basically everything you see when you right click on a webpage and select “View page source”) created most websites. This was usually very expensive, often at least $5000 for the basics...
by leoniehope | Sep 21, 2020 | Book Marketing, Fiction, Inspire, Non-fiction
Both social media and email are essential elements in your author platform. They serve two different functions; however, so it depends on what you want to achieve as to which one you use. Only one, though, gives you control. The Rules are Changing You may have heard...
