by Smartie | Jul 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have been pretty transfixed by Amanda Hocking, the young woman who made a million bucks by self-publishing her ebooks and then landed a traditional publishing contract with an advance of double that amount. If you read her backstory, she’s like the little...
by Smartie | Nov 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
Can you believe it’s the festive season already! Yeesh. So before the media loads us down with Top 10s, Best Ofs and Worst Ofs, I just want to say thanks for reading, commenting, Tweeting with me and being my friend on Facebook. I really appreciate that you give...
by Smartie | Apr 30, 2010 | Marketing, Uncategorized
I am a huge fan of festivals, mini-festivals and conjuring various series out of thin air. I think they present a fantastic opportunity to create some excitement about what it is you are presenting. Often the branding and content matters more than the size. (One of...
