How to Write a Successful Author Biography.

July 17, 2019June 26, 2019 ~ Sam H Arnold ~ Leave a comment

Ten tips to write a biography worthy of any author. Author biographies are an essential part of your writing journey. It is essential when writing, that you have an author biography. In fact, the title lied you actually need two biographies. You will need a longer bio for your website and a shorter for other social media. These biographies shouldn’t be static, they will need updating on occasions. A good author biography is your way to introduce yourself to your writers. It is the first area where you can make a positive impression. It is the area that I struggled with the most with my writing. I spent many hours revising and changing this short piece of writing before I was satisfied. Here are 10 tips to write your author biography.

Why Start An Email List

July 15, 2019June 26, 2019 ~ Sam H Arnold ~ Leave a comment

My main writing activity on every Friday is to produce my newsletter for my subscribers. An email list is essential for all writers. Why You Should Have an Email List It is your direct link to your followers. You can use it to advertise your products. You can build a relationship with your readers. You can … Continue reading Why Start An Email List

Homeward Bound – Short Story

July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 ~ Sam H Arnold ~ 1 Comment

The first the controller knew about the missing passenger on Flight 241, was the battered suitcase on the carousel. The battered brown case slid around the circular belt, like a loan surfer on the waves. The controller picked up the case and took it to his office. It always amazed him that people could get … Continue reading Homeward Bound – Short Story

How to Conquer The Writing Blues

July 10, 2019June 11, 2019 ~ Sam H Arnold ~ Leave a comment

Revisit your goals and ensure your journey is on track. Everything good comes in three’s. So it appears, do career changing signs. Two weeks ago I had the hump. I was in a terrible mood and my family suffered. Why was simple. I was fed up with all the effort I was making with my writing, for little or no return. Be honest, we have all been there. The Problem.......

The Little Known Feature on Patreon That I am Determined to Exploit.

July 8, 2019July 3, 2019 ~ Sam H Arnold ~ 3 Comments

And how you can, to diversify your writing. Patreon has a follow button, did you know that? No, I didn’t, not until a couple of weeks ago when I was browsing through my patrons and found a lone follower. By the fact this follower is a solo figure, I guess the feature isn’t known and even … Continue reading The Little Known Feature on Patreon That I am Determined to Exploit.

Reviewers Wanted for Children’s Novel

July 6, 2019June 25, 2019 ~ Sam H Arnold ~ Leave a comment

This month is the anniversary of publishing my Children's Novel. For this reason, I am offering FREE digital copies in return for an Amazon review. The book will be sent directly to your email in PDF format. Synopsis Stolen rings, a mysterious abandoned house, food and clothes that vanish. For the crime-fighting duo, The Detective … Continue reading Reviewers Wanted for Children’s Novel

Why Do People Put You Down, When You Have What They Want?

July 3, 2019June 26, 2019 ~ Sam H Arnold ~ 1 Comment

Try to gain success at the expense of someone else, is never alright. Recently the negativity has been flowing again. Once again a writer has thought it was reasonable to call out another writer. Now I am not saying everyone on Medium is perfect, far from it and I include myself in that. But, I am bemused at the number of people who want to make it to the top, whilst trampling over others.