Free Author Resources
Whether you're writing your first novel, navigating the publishing industry or looking for fresh ways to market your books, you'll find practical, no-nonsense advice here. Explore free articles, expert guides, book marketing tips, publishing insights and writing resources designed to help authors at every stage of their career. New content is added regularly by bestselling author Tracy Buchanan and industry professionals.
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Oliver Malcolm on Agenting
What really makes a difference to an author’s career? Publishing expert Oliver Malcolm shares some refreshingly honest insights on agenting, the 10k reads tipping point, how publishers decide where to invest and why sometimes the smartest thing an author can do is recognise when it’s time to pivot. A fascinating peek behind the publishing curtain.
The Author Spam Checklist
That email sounds convincing. It mentions your book, knows your genre and seems to come with an exciting opportunity. But is it genuine? Spam targeting authors is getting increasingly sophisticated (thanks, AI!), so I’ve pulled together seven tell-tale signs to look out for — plus some simple ways to check before you click, reply or hand over any money.
When Your ‘Track’ Lets You Down
What happens when your previous book sales start affecting your chances of another publishing deal? I take an honest look at the dreaded author sales ‘track’, why disappointing numbers don’t always tell the whole story, and what it can mean for your next book. Plus, why reinvention might sometimes be the thing that keeps you in the game.
Universal Fantasy
Universal Fantasy became a buzz phrase among authors after 7 Figure Fiction by T Taylor was released. T Taylor, as well as many bestselling authors, is convinced injecting Universal Fantasy into their books, blurbs and marketing is the reason for their success. But what the hell is Universal Fantasy?
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Introduction To Publishing
A question we often get asked is: how does a writer get published nowadays? Let’s assume you’ve written a novel, made it as perfect as you can with several rounds of revisions and now it’s ready to be read by more then you, your mum and your writing group. In fact, it’s ready to potentially make you some money. What do you do next?
Trope List
Tropes can inspire you to write novels, marketing copy and blurbs, as well as choose images for covers and promotions that will grab the attention of your genre's most prolific readers. Here you'll find a list of tropes and typical images / plot points you'll find in the bestselling books in particular genres.
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