Kathy Shanks, Author at Turtle Publishing

How to get published… fast!

ClassicJanuary 24, 20242Views 0Likes 0Comments

Why traditional publishing may not be the way for you How to fast-track the publishing process How we can help you learn faster Are you an aspiring author wondering how you can get started on your publishing journey? Should you find a traditional publisher or go it alone and self-publish? Unfortunately, many believe these are…

Self-Publishing Decisions?!#@

ClassicOctober 3, 20231View 0Likes 0Comments

"The journey to self-publishing is paved with a thousand decisions!" Self-publishing, while accessible to many, can be challenging. Every step forward seems to unveil yet another self-decision, requiring research and deliberation. Aspiring authors often grapple with questions such as, "How can I enhance my online sales?" and "How should I price my book?" In this…

Sell your Book with the Magic of Book Keywords

Amazon, Self-publishingSeptember 18, 20231View 0Likes 0Comments

Standing out from the crowd is a monumental task, but with the use of strategically placed book keywords you're taking a big step in the right direction. The key to reaching your ideal readers is right at your fingertips, hidden within the very words that compose your book's title and subtitle? It's more than just…

Do I need someone to write a book for me?

Ghostwriting, Self-publishing, WritingMarch 21, 20222Views 0Likes 0Comments

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I want to write a book.” It’s certainly something many aspire to do, but aren’t too sure where to start. If you’d like to write a book, have a lot of ideas and plans, but are not too sure how to turn it into a cohesive…

How could a writing mentor help me?

ClassicFebruary 26, 20221View 0Likes 0Comments

Wondering how a writing mentor could help you? Have you finished your book, but unsure what to do next? I often say that the road to self-publishing is paved with a LOT of very small decisions. Each decision along the way is quite simple when you have the right information on hand. The accumulation of…

Can anyone sell on Amazon?

Amazon, Self-publishingJanuary 11, 20222Views 0Likes 0Comments

It seems to be the new craze – self-publish and sell on Amazon. Then you can sell loads of books, make loads of money and retire. Unfortunately, this isn’t quite the reality. So, the question is, can anyone sell on Amazon? Many authors upload a book with high hopes and realise that getting it onto…

Self-publishing is the new revolution!

Self-publishingDecember 21, 20211View 0Likes 0Comments

Self-publishing has revolutionised the book industry. It’s growing in popularity and allows a greater deal of freedom for authors far and wide. Self-publishing refers to an author completing the entire publishing process independently or with their own resources. This includes editing, proofreading, formatting, printing, cover design and marketing. It’s a LOT more affordable than you…

I want to write a book, now what?

WritingDecember 3, 20210Views 0Likes 0Comments

Congratulations on being ready to write a book of your own. I have had many conversations with people about their book dreams, and have found that everyone is at a different phase in their book journey. Below, I will discuss your next steps, no matter which stage you’re up to . You may wish to…

Create your own Collaborative Book Project

WritingApril 6, 20211View 0Likes 0Comments

Have you always wanted to write a book? Perhaps you have an outline in mind but could not find enough time to write a complete book. What you can do, is collaborate with other writers and pitch your idea to them. How will you do it? You can work on a collaborative book with other…

The Editing Process

EditingApril 2, 20211View 0Likes 0Comments

Editing is the method of revising a piece of writing's material, organization, grammar, and presentation. The aim of editing is to make sure that your ideas are conveyed as clear as possible to your reader. If you are a writer, you are well aware of the fact that editing is a vital part of writing.…