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Choosing an Illustrator for Your Book
Marketing: Timing is Everything
World Tea Day- Brain Boosting Teas to Help Your Writing
The Key Sales Navigator Feature You Need to Use
How to Get Your Self-Published Book into Waterstones
How to Generate Buzz Around Your Novel
How to Avoid Writing in Cliches
Worldbuilding in Fantasy and Science Fiction
Deep Dive into the Genre of Romance
A Beginner’s Guide to TikTok for Authors
How to Go From Part-Time to Career Author
Best Places to Write
How to Get Readers Through Social Media
Benefits of Multi-Format Publishing
Guest Blog: Lessons I Learned From Publishing My First Book
3 Steps to Engaging World-Building
How to Market Your Backlist
TikTok Book Shop: Is It Worth It?
How to Avoid Vanity Writing
25 Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Write a Book
The Importance of Book Reviews
How Much Do Illustrations Matter in Children's Literature?
How to Avoid Writing One Dimensional Female Characters
5 Costly Mistakes that are Hurting Your Career (and How to Avoid them)
Which is Better: Print or Electronic Self-Publishing?
5 Ways to Journal that Benefits Your Writing
How to Make the Most Out of Writing Clearly
7 Bad Writing Habits
What Can I Expect From a Self-Publisher?
Taking Off with TikTok
5 Apps to Help You Self-Publish
An Interview with @StarrySteph
How to End Your Book
What Every Author Needs to Know about Creative Plagiarism
Tips for Creating Your Perfect Writing Space
Writing to Hook: Do I Need a Villain?
Pseudonyms for Authors: Self-Publishing Pen Name Tips 
Is TikTok a Waste of Time for Authors?
Editing Checklist: Preparing to Send Your Manuscript to an Editor
Why Squibler Is One of the Most Dangerously Motivating Tools for Writers.
What is Amazon’s Return Policy and Why is it Hurting Authors?
5 Practical Ways to Overcome Writer’s Self-Doubt
Deciding on a Book Title
BookTubers to Start Watching
5 Tips for Indie Authors
A Guide to BookFunnel
14 Steps to Self-Publishing
Different Types of Editing
Dos and Don’ts of Email Marketing for Authors
Can Self-Publishing Be Profitable?
How to Turn One Idea into an Awesome Story
How to Develop a Writing Habit
How To Find Time to Write
Four Ways to Format Your Book for Amazon (and Other Platforms)
IngramSpark vs Amazon KDP
Speak Your Book Dictation
How to Make Your Book an Audiobook
How to Sell Your Self-Published Book to Bookstores
How a Book Can Grow Your Business: 5 Ways to Get More Customers with a Book
Memoir vs Autobiography: How to Get It Right
The Complete Guide to Creating an Author Website
How to Write a Compelling Book Proposal
Writer Grants: Funding for Your Next Novel
ISBNs: FAQs for Self-Publishing
3 Amazon Category Mistakes Most Authors Make
5 Books to Read in a Reading Slump
How To Increase Digital Downloads
Reading Goals and Challenges for 2022
The Use of Audible. Is It Worth It?
Famous Names Recommend
How to Create an Arts and Crafts Spring Reading List
Why We Need More Diversity in Children’s Books
7 Point Plan to Help Sell Your New Book
The Ultimate Guide to Publishing Options for Indie Authors
Engaging With your Readers After Their Purchase
Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started in Marketing
How to Increase Sales on Sites Like Audible
How to Use TikTok to Increase Book Sales
7 BookTokers to Start Following
A+ Content and How it Can Increase Your Book Sales
Sponsored Brands on Amazon
5 Graphic Novels for Beginners
Finding Your Voice
How to Utilise Beta Readers
Self-Publishing Vs. Vanity Publishing
Setting Reading Goals
Self-Publishing Success Stories
10 Tips for Writing Romance
The History of Valentine's Day
Bookish Dates Ideas for Valentine's Day
How to Flesh Out Your Characters
Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
The Key to Writing is Reading
Tips to Have Your Next Book Ready for Success
Easy Ways to Attract Customer Loyalty
Five Top Legal Issues for Authors
Writing Advice You Should Ignore for the Betterment of Your Writing
How to Recycle Books at Christmas
How to Market your Novel at Christmas
Your Publishing Timeline for Writing a Christmas Novel
Essential Advice for Writing a Christmas-Themed Story
Christmas Gift Guide for Book Lovers
Writing a Plot: Outlines and Obscurities
Books to Add to Your Winter Reading Pile
What Is a Reader Magnet and Why Do You Need One?
How to Create a Mailing List for Your Readers
5 Key Steps for Aspiring Authorpreneurs
Keeping Your Readers Interested: Action, Dialogue and Narrative
KPD Promos: All You Need to Know About Advertising Your Book Deals
What are Amazon Categories and How do I Use Them?
Beginner’s Guide to Amazon Keywords
Rowanvale’s Tips for Writing Young Adult Books
The Best of Cardiff's Independent Book Stores
A Beginner's Guide to Sponsored Brands on Amazon
How to go from part-time author to a career author
How to Diversify Your Reading List
Wordcount Woes: Ten Tips for Cutting your Manuscript
A Beginner's Guide to Self-Publishing Costs
How to Ensure You're Happy with Your Final Book Cover Design
A Beginner's Guide to Self-Publishing Book Distribution
5 Writing Tips from Famous Writers
5 Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
A Writer's Guide to Self-Publishing and Royalties
A Beginner's Guide to Book Cover Design
A Beginner's Guide to eBooks
What is Assisted Self-Publishing?
5 Easy Steps to Build Your Fan Base
How to Run a Successful Bookstagram
Marketing: Timing is Everything
Rowanvale's Top Tips for New Authors

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  • Home
    • Self Publishing Wales
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Rowanvale's Five Commandments
    • Our Story
    • Meet Our Authors
    • Not Sure Where To Start?
    • Manuscript Guidelines
  • No.1 Bestseller
  • Our Services
    • Pre-Publication Services >
      • Proofreading and Editing
      • Writing Advisor Service
      • Scanning And Typing Service
      • Book Illustrations Service
      • Custom Book Cover Design Service
      • Editorial Assessment
      • Literary Agent Package
      • Beta Readers
      • Developmental Editing
    • Publication Services >
      • Hybrid Publishing & Traditional Distribution
      • Children's Book Publishing Package
      • Paperback and/or Hardback Publishing Package
      • eBook Publishing Package
      • eBook and Paperback/Hardback Publishing Package
      • All Formats Publishing Package
      • KDP Publishing Services
    • Post-Publication Services >
      • Amazon Analysis
      • ARC and Book Review Service
      • PR Services
      • Marketing And Aftercare
  • Blog
  • Design Galleries
    • Design Gallery - Chrissie
    • Design Gallery - Iain
    • Design Gallery - Kayleigh
    • Design Gallery - Alex
    • Design Gallery - Alice
    • Design Gallery - Carys
    • Design Gallery - Dylan
    • Design Gallery - Felipe
  • Bookstore
    • New Releases
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • FAQs
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  • Contact Us