Ask 10 different people, "What is the key to self-publishing success?" and you're likely to get a few different suggestions, but I assure you that rapid release will be at least one of those suggestions. Rapid release is not a guaranteed success strategy, but it could help. Let's discuss what it is and how it works. This is me rapidly releasing books (in case you were wondering) What is rapid release? Rapid release is when an author releases their books quickly, one after ano

I went to a funeral the other day, so allow me to get dark for a few minutes. Let's spend some time thinking, talking, and reading about death... I love you, but you’re going to die, and so am I. Yep Western culture wants us to preface that by saying “but not for a long time yet,” or “we don’t need to worry about that”. I'm not worried, and I don’t know when and that’s okay ... but death is still coming for us. I’m not being morbid or tactless, I’m being real. Death is uncomf

Do you love books and money? Want to find a way to combine your two loves so you can get rich while being bookish? I've got you covered. Read on for your chance to become a bookish billionaire! This could be you! 12 Get Rich Ideas for Booklovers Rent yourself out as a Bedtime Story Reader  for exhausted parents that have nothing left to give at their kids' bedtime (or adults who need a little help falling asleep). Sell subscriptions to a book streaming service  on the televis

A while ago, I went to see a bunch of kids (including one of my own) sing and play instruments at our local pub. It was fun, I was proud, and it got me thinking… Why do adults not play more? Making paperbark pictures with Miss 10 I feel confident that most schools could easily pull together a set full of kiddos who are willing to give performing a go. But, could any workplace? Perhaps they could, but in general, it feels as if children are more willing to put their reputation

Reading not your thing? Or perhaps you feel as if you've been picking lots of duds lately? Here's a blog post just for you! A foolproof guide on how to find books that you will love to read. It's worth persisting to find books you love Let's get straight to it. To find a book that you will enjoy, you will need to answer the following questions: What interests you? Do you love crystals? Animals? Are you interested in cars or the latest research on Alzheimer's treatments? Fill

Hello! Look, I am smiling. Please approach me. I've been wanting to have a go at selling my books face-to-face at markets and events, but I've been scared and have put it off for YEARS! It's now time. My first market stall application has been submitted, public indemnity insurance has been purchased, and stock has been ordered. Together, let's mentally prepare for my first market stall. Two days ago, I spent over $1000 on my own books, which feels like quite a declaration of

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery was one of my 5-star reads of 2025. Here's why. Miss 13 in my Anniest Anne hat 👒 My first time reading Anne of Green Gables was in 2025 as a 41-year-old woman, reading aloud a little each night to my 13-year-old daughter. We've done this before with Harry Potter, The Thirteenth Home of Noah Bradley, and the Wundersmith Series by Jessica Townsend, but Anne of Green Gables has been my favourite so far. We both enjoyed this book so muc

Whether you create to make a living or as a hobby, setting goals for a new year can help you thrive! Here's what goal-setting looks like for me as a self-published author, poet, artist, and blogger. Hopefully, this will help and encourage you to set your own goals as a creative for every new year. Hello there! THE FIRST STEP Before I can start setting goals for a new year, I need to review my goals for the finishing year and try to work out what worked, what didn't, and why.