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Welcome to The Book Studio, the ultimate destination for all things book-related, with resources for writing and publishing. Whether you're looking for tips on how to write your next bestseller, guidance on book design, or insights into the latest publishing trends, you'll find it all here.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or new to the publishing world, we cover everything you need to know. From tips on how to write captivating content to insights on different publishing models, we've got you covered.

  Stay current with what's happening in publishing and writing at the Book Studio and get inspired to create your own literary masterpiece. Dive into the world of books, writing, publishing, and more with us! Check back often for new content!

Best-Selling Authors’ Writing Habits: Lessons We Can Learn from Them

The most successful writers don’t wait for inspiration to write. What do they do that we don’t? And what can we learn from their habits? Let's take an in-depth look! Read more
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Writing Resources: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Information Sources

The writing world is a big place with plenty of resources. How do you go about finding them? Good research is key when searching for resources in the writing world! Read more
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Goals v Resolutions: Creating and Keeping your New Year’s Wish List

Out with the old, in with the new. May the New Year bring you peace, prosperity, and fortune! New Year is an exciting time to set goals for the future! Read more
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How to Get Really Good Writing Ideas: The Power of Research and Reading

Struggling to develop ideas for your writing? There are two things writers need! Firstly, understanding what makes a good story. Secondly, the ability to think creatively to develop original ideas. Read more
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Website [re]design: Why it was time for a reboot

We hit the refresh button and brought our website into the future. Our fresh design offers a sleek user experience, and with our new features, it has never been easier to navigate our content. Read more
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Anatomy of a Book… Deciding to independently publish a book… Part 2: DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE DOLLAR COSTS ARE? ARE YOU READY TO PUT YOUR EMOTIONS AND YOUR $$$ WHERE YOUR BOOK IS?

In our last post, I discussed whether you want to try your hand at publishing your book yourself. Bloomberg recently ran a slideshow on the “real” costs of “self” (or indie) publishing, has been syndicated by Read more

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Anatomy of a Book… Deciding to independently publish a book… Part 1: DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO DO?

Okay, so you’ve written a book. Okay, so you want the book published. Okay, you’ve decided to independently publish your book. Okay, so you’re ready to take the plunge. So what do you do?

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Anatomy of a Book… Submitting to a Commercial Publisher… READ BEFORE YOU LEAP

Okay, so you’ve written a book. Okay, so you want the book published. Okay, you’ve decided to submit your work to a commercial publisher. So what do you do? The first thing you should do is read the publisher’s Read more

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Anatomy of a Book… Deciding how you want your book to be published… RESEARCH BEFORE YOU LEAP

Okay, so you’ve written a book. Okay, so you want the book published. Okay, so you have to decide how you want your work to be published. So what do you do?

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I love coffee… but REALLY???

Okay, I admit it… I’m a coffee junkie. I like really GOOD coffee, and a STRONG good coffee. But how much coffee is TOO much of a good thing?

One of the favourite clichés in my family is “everything Read more

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Anatomy of a Book… The Road to Publication… LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP

Okay, so you’ve written a book. Okay, so you want the book published. So what do you do? In a recent blog post, I mentioned that authors need to be wary of offerings by “vanity” publishers, and Read more

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Anatomy of a Book: Where do Writers get Inspiration?

Rob Kennedy, a fellow Aussie author, recently asked a number of questions about the creativity of writers, and the “rationale” behind the creativity of writers, and my own creativity.

As an author, I find it a little difficult to Read more

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