Linley Scorgie Do authors need a CRM? Most writers write for the love of the craft, whilst others pursue a monetary outcome. Whichever of these is your swim lane, we can all agree on how challenging writing can be and accept that as part of ...
Scoz.App Can a Lone Genius publish a book today? Being an author today means fighting a three-front war. You must write something worth reading, market it so people know it exists, and promote it to keep sales alive beyond launch week. Each front pr...
Scoz.App The Stages Involved in Publishing a Book—and the Sheer Dumb Luck Needed Being an author today means fighting a three-front war. You must write something worth reading, market it so people know it exists, and promote it to keep sales alive beyond launch week. Each front pr...
Scoz.App Two types of stress for authors. Good and Bad Writing a book is stressful enough but manageable and almost enjoyable as an author (good stress or “eustress”). This is when the creative process is firing and tapping into new parts of the brain and...
Scoz.App I'm an author. Show me the money!!! Even published authors face a brutal financial reality: The research from Authors Guild indicates that of 1,000 people who want to write → 150 will start →30 will finish a draft → And 6 will publish T...
Scoz.App Is Discoverability the word for authors? This comes as no surprise to any author, and research generated by Claude using data from a variety of sources including academic and industry has confirmed that “Discoverability in a saturated market...
Scoz.App Authors life: Scattered notes, tasks, logins and resources The authors life: Scattered notes, tasks, logins and resources. The creative process is different for everyone, but I would suspect that each one of us has a similar experience. The brain is in creati...
Scoz.App Do you know your ARC from your Backlist? Do you know your ARC from your Backlist? The publishing industry is full of unique jargon that can seem like a secret code to outsiders. Whether you're an aspiring author, a curious reader, or conside...
Scoz.App The Publishing Journey: From First Draft to Published Author Every author’s journey begins with a spark—an idea that demands to be written. From scattered notes to fully formed chapters, the writing process unfolds through both deliberate effort and pure passio...
Scoz.App The chaos and gauntlets faced by authors! As a 1st time author, nothing prepares you for the chaos, multiple alleyways and mazes and gauntlets you have to navigate, more so if you wish to publish your work. The book and publishing industry is...
Scoz.App New release are 3% of titles sold BUT 25% of revenues!! The due-diligence continues. The challenges for new writers just seem to amplify. This one needs watching over time, and begs the question about the role of the publishing industry. Seemingly only 3% ...
Scoz.App Why 90% of books never get read! If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book, I have both encouraging and sobering news for you. The encouraging part? The barriers to entry have never been lower. For around $100, anyone can take a manus...
