10 writing courses to advance your career
Want to start or advance your writing career? You should look into investing in a writing course. Staging Post has put together a list of 10 courses!
The How-to-Self-Publish Masterclass
Do you want to self-publish your book but don’t know how it works? Check out our How-to-Self-Publish Masterclass recording: The How-to-Self-Publish Guide is for those looking to do it for themselves, but who are too nervous to ask how it works. We start with an overview of the different self-publishing models out there, the costs involved, advantages and disadvantages, as well as success tips. Second, the class will look at
Author Interview: Tshegofatso Mabelane
Many books have come through Staging Post’s door, but Dr Tshegofatso Mabelane’s book, Basics of Allergy in Primary Care, was truly something special to work on. The book gives a practical approach to history taking, examination and diagnosis of common allergic conditions. Read about her publishing experience.
Author Interview: Cornwell Dauds
It is always an honour when authors come back to us with follow-up publications. A big congratulations to Cornwell Dauds on the publication of his latest book, ‘Dauds on Finance and Derivatives’! As a publishing veteran, Cornwell shares his tips and insights into the writing and publishing process.
Author interview: Rachel Fischer (ICIE)
In 2021, Staging Post helped Rachel Fischer and the team at the International Centre for Information Ethics (ICIE), publish Nelson Mandela: A Reader on Information Ethics. We asked them to answers a few questions about their publishing journey.
Introduction to ebooks
What is an ebook? As an author you are probably familiar with the term ebook; an e-book is a non-editable, reflowable book that has been converted to a digital format and is read on an electronic device like a computer or e-reading device, such as a tablet. There are many ebook formats that you should consider as not all formats work on all devices, and it is important that you
Happy Book Birthday Helen Lane
Interview with first time author Helene Lane. Find out more about her journey to becoming a published author.
Distribution options for indie authors
You have published your book, time to distribute Many independent authors are faced with the same question: How do I distribute my book once it has been published? There are many ways to distribute a book, but not all of them work for every author. In this article, we will be covering the various distribution options out there, for both print books and ebooks. It is important to note that
A book publicist: why you should consider hiring one
A book publicist can help you put together a marketing and promotion plan, and can positively affect the reach of your book.
What is a manuscript assessment and why should you consider one?
You have spent many months (or maybe even years) writing your book and now you are ready to have it published. However, you are not sure whether your manuscript is completely ready for this next step. This is a doubt that many authors face, especially those who are publishing for the first time. At this point, you should send your manuscript for an assessment. What does a manuscript assessment entail?