A guest post for Writers Write Self-publishing can be a bit of a swear word. Examples of lousy books spread around more than self-publishing successes do. But self-publishing is important. It has challenged the idea that there should be a select group of gatekeepers who decide what can be published. This has changed the publishing landscape and created breaks for writers, if only they are open to them. Here are
In 2024, we had the pleasure of assisting Phil in bringing his book SHINE to life through self-publishing. As part of celebrating the release of his book, Phil shared some of his insights and experience in an author interview. The Interview Q: What inspired you to write your book? To a greater or lesser extent, our work defines who we are. For many people, their workplace is dull and there is
Congratulations to Lisa Lazarus on publishing her debut novel, Flight of the Dancer, at the close of 2023! It’s always wonderful to see a new author writing and publishing their first book, something that requires passion, resilience, and dedication. Flight of the Dancer is a poignant coming-of-age portrait of agency and acceptance. The novel follows Julia Glass as she untangles her complex relationship with her mother. We asked Lisa to tell
We had the incredible opportunity to get an author interview from Catherine Hodgson where she discusses her publishing journey. Catherine has just published her book, The Mentoring Roadmap. Dive into the world behind the words as Catherine shares insights into her writing process, inspiration, and the journey behind her wonderful book. Catherine’s book guides you through your mentoring learning using her unique mentoring model, The Catherine Wheel. Mentors and those
Are you sitting down to write only to find the words won’t flow? It happens to the best of writers, sometimes the creative juice runs out and while you want to finish your story, but you just cannot seem to get the words down on paper. It can be incredibly frustrating so to help, we have put together a list of ten tips to overcome your writer’s block. The tips:
As a self-published author or future author, it is essential to be aware of current trends in the self-publishing industry. The industry is constantly evolving, and staying up to date on developments will keep you ahead of the curve. Staging Post has done a little bit of research and we have compiled a list of six current trends in self-publishing. There are other trends out there, but in our eyes,
At Staging Post, our authors often ask us how they can market their book to reach the widest possible audience. There are many marketing opportunities out there for books, but the author needs to make sure that they tap into the right channels to reach their readers. This may sound like a difficult task, but there are ways to make this step much easier. We have compiled our own top
Do you want to share your life story with the world, but not sure where to start? At Staging Post, we have seen many authors publish their memoirs successfully. However, many first-time writers don’t know how to go about writing their life story. We have compiled a list of ten tips to help you get started on your memoir writing journey. Our top ten tips: Structure your manuscript around a
Staging Post extends its warmest congratulations to Nthabiseng Ogude, who recently self-published her memoir, The Making of a Shareville Girl. A memoir offers readers an intimate glimpse into the life of the author, and their personal challenges, growths, and triumphs. We asked Nthabiseng to share with us how she experienced the self-publishing process in the interview below. We hope that her words inspire you and that you learn from her
You have written a book, now what? Being a first-time author can be daunting, especially when following the self-publishing route. Therefore, we have compiled a top-ten tips list to help get you started. The top-ten tips After completing writing your manuscript, read and revise it (probably more than once!). As the writer, you may not always be able to see the shortcomings in your own writing. One of the first
Staging Post recently assisted first-time self-published author, Reinhard Korb in the publishing of his first book, Keep Thriving: Your (meta) map to a better life. Using his own experience and research, his book is a guide to navigating towards a higher level of living and a more meaningful life. This book will become your own personal map, loaded with practical exercises, real stories, thought-provoking questions and dIt iseep theory, equipping