Why I Wanted to Self Publish (& You Could Too)

8 reasons why I chose to self publish my books

I responded to a comment on a fellow writer friend’s Facebook post a while back in which someone said, “You’d have to be desperate to self publish with Amazon“. I couldn’t resist the urge to challenge them on their assumptions Continue reading Why I Wanted to Self Publish (& You Could Too)

Are You A Business, An Entrepreneur or A Freelancer?

How do you describe what you? A business or an entrepreneur?do

  I was always entrepreneurial and creative. My first experience of being ‘an entrepreneur’ was in the mid 1980’s – I think I was about 8 years old!   A Child Entrepreneur (?) My sister and I were really into Continue reading Are You A Business, An Entrepreneur or A Freelancer?

How I Became Amy Queen of Blogs – Build A Blog

How I became Amy Queen Of Blogs Build a Blog

I first started blogging in 2013. Since then, it has been the foundation on which to build my business. Build A Blog, Build a Business I still keep that blog, it became my Amy C Fitzjohn author blog. But blogging Continue reading How I Became Amy Queen of Blogs – Build A Blog

So Much To Do, So Little Time: Getting Organised

so much to do so little time elf in business

When you work for yourself, one of the toughest challenges is staying organised. There’s no boss breathing down your neck, giving you ‘that look’ and no job description setting out your responsibilities. You must be disciplined to get things done. Continue reading So Much To Do, So Little Time: Getting Organised

Business for Authors – A Book Review

Most entrepreneurs I know have shelves and shelves of business, self-help and motivational books. Speak to any of us for long enough and we’ll share with you the books we recommend; books to inspire, books to motivate and we’ll even Continue reading Business for Authors – A Book Review

One Question Businesses Must Keep Asking Themselves

I woke up this morning, lay in bed a for a few minutes just visualising and reflecting on my day, and a question popped into my head – one I realised I’m not asking myself enough: What will you do Continue reading One Question Businesses Must Keep Asking Themselves

The Storyteller’s Secret: Book Review and Tips

Tips and a Book Review I was chatting to a business colleague at an event recently over a coffee and she said something that made me review my focus. She told me she was much more likely to take notice Continue reading The Storyteller’s Secret: Book Review and Tips

How to Reach Out to Readers After You Self-Publish – A Guest Post

8 reasons why I chose to self publish my books

(This post will take less than10 minutes to read) Today, I’m proud to host another guest blog by a fellow wordsmith. This is a topic close to my heart, but it will also be useful to anyone who’s published a Continue reading How to Reach Out to Readers After You Self-Publish – A Guest Post

Rock Your Writing with a Blog

    I started blogging in 2013. What started as a way to share ideas, evolved from a bit of fun on Blogger to an integral part of my marketing strategy to build my consultancy business. Although, I admit, I’m Continue reading Rock Your Writing with a Blog

To Freebie, or Not To Freebie… That Is The Question

…I’m a writer so I love a Bill Shakespeare pun! It’s a tough one, isn’t it? As entrepreneurs, we rue the fact that we do so much work with no financial recognition, all on the premise that eventually it will Continue reading To Freebie, or Not To Freebie… That Is The Question