by Ryan Casey | Sep 4, 2014 | Focus
I have an addiction. It’s an addiction that I know I’m not alone in having. It’s an addiction that is clear to see at family gatherings, on public transport, even in cinemas and on nights out. It’s an addiction that can affect anyone of any...
by Ryan Casey | Dec 27, 2013 | Writing Advice
I wanted to start a little series about writing in 2014, but hell, I’m bored with lazing around already so I figured I’ll start right now. Post one: how us crazy writers find book ideas. You might’ve read a few weeks back that I was taking my blog in...
by Ryan Casey | Nov 2, 2013 | Marketing, Publishing
Okay, so my blog post title is a little misleading. I’ve openly expressed my belief that KDP Select is still to this day a perfectly viable option for newer authors looking to make a start in independent publishing. Have I fallen out of love with it a little...
by Ryan Casey | Oct 3, 2013 | Publishing
What a real Spotify for books contender would look like, in my eyes, is this: a flat fee of £10 per month to take your unlimited collection of books everywhere — mobile, tablet, etc. Sort the audience attraction out first and the royalties later (because visibility is...
by Ryan Casey | Sep 3, 2013 | Publishing
So, I was just preparing to cook myself a nice gourmet lunch of haricots à la sauce tomate sur pain grillé (beans on toast, innit), when I saw that Amazon have just now launched a new program called Kindle Matchbook. Beans on toast, you’re going to have to wait...