Merry Christmas from Pink Glitter Publishing (and Me)!
Well, here we are, folks—another year nearly in the bag, and I’m still here, clinging to the ever-slippery slope of […]
Flop Fiction Chronicles: November’s Greatest Hits (and Misses)
1,060 downloads. £44.76 in royalties. A respectable 2,500 words written… and then lost because I trusted a Kindle app. Throw in some TikTok videos so awkward they should come with a warning, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for my November highlights reel.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to just keep flopping, I’ve got the play-by-play for you. Spoiler: it involves a lot of Diet Coke, a little swearing, and a pinch of stubborn optimism.
[Read the full story here.]
Building a Platform: Or, How I’ve Mastered the Art of Not Going Viral
Ah, the elusive platform. A sturdy, gleaming foundation from which an author can rise to the heights of success, book deals raining down like confetti.
Another Week of “Success” in the Self-Publishing Game
The flop fiction chronicles. When success looks like 300 free downloads and a romantasy held together by sheer willpower
October Book Sales Recap: Fame, Fortune…or Maybe Not Quite Yet
In October, a self-published author, Emma, experienced moderate success with 156 book downloads, mostly free copies, earning nearly £45. Despite boosting her Pinterest views, she struggled on TikTok and faced rejection from Wattpad for her pitch. Undeterred, she continues promoting her work and shares her journey with humor.
The Art of Writing (That Hardly Anyone Reads
Ah, the loneliness of writing and all the mistakes I’ve made on my self-publishing journey
Gin, Fizz & Tonic – out now
Gin, Fizz & Tonic is out now… My latest novel is a romcom meets quit lit book, where our heroine
Getting creative with covers
Designing my own covers for my books – the tools I used and why I decided home-made was the way to go this time…
Scotland – Off the beaten track
For the past four weeks, I’ve been putting the finishing touches to Gin, Fizz & Tonic, my new novel due
Highland Fling – what AI thinks my characters look like
The author shares their experience using AI to visualize characters and settings from their novel “Highland Fling.” They note that readers have unique interpretations of fictional appearances, often differing from adaptations. While some AI-generated images resonate, like Mena the cat, others miss the mark. They invite readers to embrace their imagination.