Resources for authors

Are you new to the book industry? Would you like to learn more about how to improve your chances of pitching your manuscript successfully to a publisher? Or do you just want to improve your writing, or learn how the publishing process works, or find some networks that will help you develop your writing career? Perhaps you plan to self-publish and need to know about the pitfalls, the benefits, or the requirements.
​You'll find answers to all these questions and more in my concise manual, Writing, Editing and Publishing: Advice for New Authors. 
If you're getting your book edited, chances are you'll be expected to use Word's 'Track Changes' feature. You'll save yourself a lot of hassle if you learn how to use it before you start. Download this basic introduction to Track Changes to help you on your way.
Word's 'Styles' feature makes it easier to format your text consistently and navigate easily through your chapters. Learn more about using 'Styles' so you can understand your editor's formatting changes or - even better - format correctly yourself.