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Find inspiration in the stories of self-published authors and some great books to add to your to-be-read list. In this blog, we hear from Mariana who spent her 20s and 30s travelling the world, working for Fortune 500 companies and making great things happen. Mariana is now a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and doctoral candidate researching mothers in leadership. She proudly initiates conversations on women, leadership and identity.

I’m introducing a new series on my blog this year to feature some of the brilliant authors I’ve worked with. A collection of success stories from authors who had an idea for a book and worked hard to bring it to life. I hope you'll find inspiration in the stories of self-published authors and maybe some fabulous books to add to your to-be-read list.

If you are wondering, what’s the process? and is self-publishing worth it? You’re not alone. Whether you’ve written a memoir, a novel, or a children’s book, bringing your story to life and into the hands of readers is an achievable goal. In this post, I’m breaking down how to self-publish in New Zealand in eight clear steps, so you can navigate everything from formatting and printing to marketing and distribution with confidence.

As the year draws to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the highlights of 2024; a year filled with incredible projects, lessons, and client collaborations. From editing a wide variety of novels to proofreading business reports, cookbooks and websites, each project has been a reminder of why I love what I do. In this post, I’m sharing some of my favourite moments, the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and a peek at the goals and opportunities I’m excited for in 2025.

Well-crafted characters help to drive the plot forward, give meaning to the events in the story, and often keep readers engaged even after the book ends. In this blog, I’m sharing a guide to character development in writing, with some of my favourite book coaching strategies to help you create memorable characters.

Having errors on your website, social media, ads or reports can be expensive and damaging to your reputation. That is why proofreading is a crucial step for any piece of writing in your business. Keep reading for a practical, easy-to-follow checklist that you can use before publishing anything.

This blog covers the main differences between editing and proofreading, to help you decide which one you need.

Pacing is the speed that a story unfolds. Poor pacing draws people out of the story, while good pacing keeps them invested. In this blog, I'm sharing simple tips to help you improve your story's pacing to keep readers engaged from the first page to the last.

If you’re self-publishing, it’s your responsibility to ensure your book looks professional. You will struggle to sell your book if it contains errors, inconsistencies or weak storytelling. When you’ve poured so much time and energy into writing and polishing your book, you want to do everything you can to ensure it reaches your intended audience. In this blog post, I’m sharing some inspiring stories of self-published authors who have achieved success with the help of editing and proofreading.