Hosting a launch can be a great way to celebrate the publication of your book. But there are some dos and don't to follow that can help you to get the biggest impact with regard to marketing your book in the future.

In this episode we discuss venues, format, and tips for a successful book launch.

There are lots of tips on launching your book to be found in the Mabel and Stanley Writing and Publishing Community along with a whole host of writing resources and LIVE Q&A sessions - join for just £9 per month.

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It is important that you and your editor have a good working relationship and so you will need to do your research beforehand.

In this episode we delve into the different types of editing including developmental, line editing and proof reading to help you understand what help you may need for your manuscript.

One thing is for certain, you really shouldn't skip the editing phase if you are to have a book that you can be proud of and that upholds your credibility as an author.

As always find me on socials @mabelandstanleypublishing or send me an email [email protected] I'm always happy to help!

In this episode we delve into the pros and cons of hybrid publishing and how it is different to Traditional, Self and Vanity methods.

It is so important to do your research whatever method you choose...

If you have any publishing questions please do get in contact at [email protected] or follow me on social media @mabelandstanleypublishing

In this interview I talk to the incredible Ines Zdelar about her book 'Teaching Baby to Sleep.

Ines is a professional Nanny and sleep coach and she is passionate about the power of quality sleep for new mothers and their babies.

Ines talks about the challenges she faced when writing her book, the power of having a mentor to keep her accountable and the overwhelming joy she felt when her book was published - she is enjoying lots of attention since her book launched and she is booked out with new clients!

Author promotion can sometimes be harder than writing the book - especially for us creative types!

The fact is, that if you don't promote yourself as an author then no-one is going to know when your book is published; and that won't be great for book sales!

In this episode we talk about the importance of building an author platform and the ways in which you can become visible creating a solid fan base BEFORE your book launch!

The hard truth is that if you do not market your book it will not sell. In this episode I share tips for a marketing strategy that will help you to raise your author profile and sell more books.

But remember this is not a quick fix, marketing takes time and commitment to be effective - it's a long game.

If you'd like help with your book launch strategy, drop me a message [email protected]

Sarah is a business mentor and strategist and author of Selling Without Sleaze. 

In this episode she talks about her book journey - writing was not something she particularly felt drawn to initially - and how her book helped her to build her own business credibility.

Sarah talks about the challenges she faced when trying to organise her thoughts and ideas and how she wished she had found a writing mentor much sooner!

You can buy Sarah's book on Amazon.

If you have any questions of your own about writing or publishing, do get in touch at [email protected] or subscribe to our newsletter for all top tips hot off the press! http://eepurl.com/ipV7DI

Writing can be a lonely old business and having a community of supportive, like-minded people around you can really help with motivation, inspiration and feedback which will greatly improve your chances of building on your writing skills and finishing your book!

If you're looking for a community then the Mabel and Stanley Writing and Publishing Community could be the very place to help you on your journey.

Drop me an email at [email protected] and I'll send you the details - with loads of resources, live Q&A sessions and a host of webinars and tutorials it's the perfect place to help you find the write path!

Self publishing is an increasingly viable and attractive option for both new and seasoned authors, giving greater control and royalties in the long run.

In essence it is a 'free' option but that doesn't mean you should cut corners when cutting costs. A poorly produced book will do nothing for your author credibility although there are definitely lots of ways in which you can publish on a budget without compromising quality.

In this episode we discuss some of the ways in which you can publish on a budget...

If you have any further writing or publishing questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch [email protected] or why not subscribe to our newsletter and we'll keep you in the loop? http://eepurl.com/ipV7DI

Richard Pearson was one of the cleaning heroes on Channel 5's Filthy House SOS.

In this interview he talks about his author journey writing his children's book Sparkle and the Messy Monster.

Richard is passionate about cleaning and inspiring kids to help out around the house learning valuable life skills housekeeping habits that will stay with them forever.

Richard is a great guy and it was wonderful to chat to him about his author journey, the challenges and the triumphs and how much he really enjoyed the process of writing his first book....there will be more to follow!

If you have written a book and would love to chat just email me at [email protected] or perhaps you'd like to write a book and don't know where to start! I love to hear from you all!