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In the age of artificial intelligence, the landscape of the written word is undergoing a profound transformation. Questions loom large:...

I’m posting this partly for fun but also to emphasise why we developed ASPA. I’m sure you have all seen something like this before. Below...

It’s important to state that ASPA is not anti-traditional publishing. We respect anyone who is taking this route and understand how...

Always at this time of year, GCSE students up and down the country are being urged to remember key quotations for exams. ‘It will help if...

Would you like to meet other ASPA authors online? Are you willing to share expertise and listen to the ideas of others? Have you wondered...

One activity which I imagine many of us are engaged in is trying to find our audience. My knowledge of this topic was laughable compared...

This is a supplement to the ‘All is Vanity’ blog. We have mentioned scamming before in relation to authors, and sometimes the approaches...

Below is my new book, a homage to: NETFLIX soobtitles Shop signz Menu’s BBC interviews And simply trying to buy a black coffee or even...

In 1836, a twenty-year-old Charlotte Brontë wrote to the Poet Laureate of the day, Robert Southey, to seek his opinion about a poem she...

Well, different people seek different things, but there are some issues which are common to most. What you see below are a few of my...

Lee and I have communicated with many authors who have faced exploitation. Many of those stories have directly related to publishing,...

shouldn't really be in blogs but some newer members may not have received it by email. Always check junk/spam folders by the way...

By Diane Jane Ball. Most of us strive to be successful writers, but what does that actually mean? Let me tell you the publishing history...

'Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun.' Albert Einstein 'Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent People Ignore.' Albert...

I would like to share a tip with you which may be more useful to some writers more than others. It is something that occurred to me...

This is unquestionably a subject that affects us all, and can have a profound effect, not only on our self-esteem, but the quality of our...

Not surprisingly, those of you who have good business heads will research genres before writing. Straight away there can be a problem...

Bringing your characters to life

When we set up ASPA, we were very aware of the isolation that can accompany writing. There are, of course, people who enjoy solitude and...

In the ever-evolving landscape of publishing, authors often find themselves exploring various avenues to enhance the accessibility and...