Tag Archives: Belinda Pollard

My top book marketing tip …

In the olden days In another life I was a successful marketing manager – I even have a degree on the subject. So, when my first book, The Blue Suitcase, was published a couple of years ago,  I was not daunted by … Continue reading

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Book Covers: What makes a good one?

I’ve just read the excellent blog post, Book covers: Should we put people on them?, by Belinda Pollard. Belinda is an Aussie writer, editor, publishing consultant at Small Blue Dog Publishing, lover of dogs, the wilderness and things spiritual. In her post Belinda talks … Continue reading

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Should authors star in their own book trailers?

I’ve just read an excellent blog post by  Belinda Pollard on the subject of book trailers and whether authors should star in trailers about their books. Belinda says no, or at least only under exceptional circumstances.  If you are a writer and … Continue reading

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The Next Big Thing – and all you ever wanted to know about Food of Ghosts, apart from who done it ;o)

Last week Emily Dodds (AKA Aunty Emily) asked me if I would like to be tagged in her blog as part of ‘The Next Big Thing’. I said yes. Here’s how it works: A writer answers ten questions about an upcoming … Continue reading

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