What Writing a Trilogy Taught Me About Leadership – And It’s Not What You Think It Is Introduction When you think “leadership,” you probably picture boardrooms, team meetings, and quarterly targets — not an author hunched over a laptop, juggling fictional characters. But after writing and publishing the One Epic Year trilogy, I realised theContinue reading “What Writing a Trilogy Taught Me About Leadership”
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Why Most Self-Published Authors Struggle With Marketing
Why Most Self-Published Authors Struggle With Marketing (and How to Fix It) Introduction There’s a common strategy in self-publishing that I like to call “Write, Publish, Pray.”You pour months — even years — into writing a book. You upload it to Amazon. You post about it once on social media. Then you sit back and…Continue reading “Why Most Self-Published Authors Struggle With Marketing”
My Step-by-Step Amazon Book Launch Plan
My Step-by-Step Amazon Book Launch Plan — The Exact Process I Used for One Epic Year Introduction Launching a book on Amazon isn’t just about hitting “publish” on KDP. If you want your book to rank on day one — and stay visible — you need a structured plan that covers everything from metadata toContinue reading “My Step-by-Step Amazon Book Launch Plan”
How Storytelling Sells — Even When You’re Not an author
When most people think of storytelling, they picture novels, screenplays, or children’s bedtime tales.
But storytelling isn’t limited to fiction.
It’s one of the most powerful tools in marketing — whether you’re selling a product, pitching an idea, or building a brand.
The Power of Rapid Release in Publishing
When I decided to publish One Epic Year, I didn’t just launch a single book.
I launched three.
Not all at once — but one per month, over a tight 90-day period.
The Biggest Mistake Authors Make on Launch Day
The Biggest Mistake Authors Make on Launch Day (and How to Avoid It) Introduction There’s a dangerous myth in publishing: “If I write a great book, launch day will take care of itself.” Here’s the truth: if you only start marketing when your book comes out, you’ve already lost. A book launch is like openingContinue reading “The Biggest Mistake Authors Make on Launch Day”
What I Learned Publishing 3 Books in 3 Months — and Why I’d Do It Again
Publishing one book is tough. Publishing three in three months? That’s… either ambitious or foolish, depending on who you ask. In early 2025, I launched One Epic Year as a trilogy, releasing each book just weeks apart. It was a whirlwind of writing, editing, cover design, marketing campaigns, and about 47 cups of coffee perContinue reading “What I Learned Publishing 3 Books in 3 Months — and Why I’d Do It Again”
Book Two is Live! Here’s What To Expect (No Spoilers)
The next chapter of One Epic Year is officially here — and things are about to get chaotic. If you’ve survived Book One, you’ll know things were already strange: mysterious reunions locked in a pub cellar, a frantic race to get the bride to the church on time, chaotic memories at a funeral.Book Two takesContinue reading “Book Two is Live! Here’s What To Expect (No Spoilers)”
It’s Here — One Epic Year: Book One Is Out Now!
One Epic Year: Book One is now available in multiple formats, marking the start of a trilogy filled with time loops and dark elements. It follows four friends waking in a locked cellar post-New Year’s, leading to surreal events over nine days. Book Two is set to release on May 1st.
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