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How to find the best proofreader for your novel

Self-publishing a novel can be really difficult, especially when it comes to finding and hiring all the individual services you need. When it comes to proofreading, you want to find the best proofreader for your novel, but where do you start? Finding a proofreader doesn’t have to be difficult, but finding the best proofreader for your novel might be daunting. You need to find someone who can provide a high quality service who you get along with and trust with your novel. To help, I’ve put together a guide on finding and hiring proofreaders, with tips for how to decide… Read More »How to find the best proofreader for your novel

Fantasy writing prompts about dragons

Who doesn’t love dragons? As a fan of dragons myself (yes, I had that Dragonology book, yes, I still proudly own it!), I knew I’d need to come up with some fantasy writing prompts about dragons as soon as possible. Whether they’re tremendous beasts destroying villages or benevolent creatures assisting fantasy heroes, you can never go wrong with dragons. Any acknowledgement or credit for using any of my writing prompts is always appreciated, whether it’s linking to my website from yours or a social media shoutout. 22 fantasy writing prompts about dragons You can take just one prompt or combine… Read More »Fantasy writing prompts about dragons

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How to rank your website under the keyword ‘LGBTQ businesses near me’

Do you want to promote your business as an LGBTQ+-friendly one? Perhaps you want to be seen in local searches as an LGBTQ+ business or one that is welcoming and inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. Not only is this a good thing to do, but it makes good business sense too. A report from Open For Business found that LGBT+ inclusion is correlated with high business performance, investor interest, and overall consumer approval.  It’s common for people to look up local businesses to find ones that meet their needs as consumers, and you can adjust your SEO strategy to show… Read More »How to rank your website under the keyword ‘LGBTQ businesses near me’

What you need to know about authenticity reading

You might already be familiar with the term ‘sensitivity reading’, but maybe you’ve just come across another term: ‘authenticity reading’. Whether you’ve just read it somewhere or someone has recommended you find an authenticity reader, here’s everything you need to know about what authenticity reading is. Authenticity reading is a form of beta reading focused on helping the author feel confident in how they’ve portrayed certain characters. Authors usually seek out authenticity reading when their book needs it, to ensure accurate representation of a culture or community and to support diverse voices. If your book portrays something you have no… Read More »What you need to know about authenticity reading

Should you pursue self-publishing or traditional publishing?

You’ve got a book, whether you’ve finished the first draft or you’re through to the third draft. You need to decide whether to self-publish it or take it to publishers in the hope that they’ll publish it for you. How do you decide? There are 3 major questions you can ask yourself that can help you decide between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Determining what you want out of publishing is the easiest way to compare the two. Otherwise it can become overwhelming to look through ten articles all stating different pros and cons. Ask yourself these questions, and see if… Read More »Should you pursue self-publishing or traditional publishing?

The importance of proofreading for websites

With so much online content churned out day after day, it’s easy for mistakes to slip through the cracks. Errors can have a detrimental impact on a business’s credibility and professional, even affecting how potential customers interact with you… if they even choose you. So knowing the importance of proofreading for websites is essential for helping your business grow. Website proofreading is an essential step in the content creation process. Proofreading involves carefully reviewing your text to identify and correct any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. However, proofreading is best done by someone who hasn’t written or edited… Read More »The importance of proofreading for websites

How to support the LGBTQ+ community as an online business

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community involves more than just changing your logo to a rainbow version, like many companies do during Pride Month. To support the LGBTQ+ community as a business, you don’t have to commit much of your time to be a genuine supporter, though the more you do the better. Online businesses can support the community in many ways, and below I’ve described just some of them. We desperately need more people and organisations creating supportive and positive environments, especially online. While the simplest ways of supporting the LGBTQ+ community involve purchasing from LGBTQ+ businesses, mentoring LGBTQ+ business owners,… Read More »How to support the LGBTQ+ community as an online business

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How to market your business during LGBT+ History Month 2025

LGBT+ History Month 2025 is a unique opportunity for businesses to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and build stronger connections with their customers. Every February, we celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness of the ongoing challenges LGBTQ+ face. There are thousands upon thousands of LGBTQ+ people in the UK, and both February and June are great times to highlight your support and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Keep reading for business marketing tips and ideas for LGBT+ History Month 2025 and beyond. Business marketing tips for LGBT+ History Month 2025 February celebrates historical LGBTQ+ people… Read More »How to market your business during LGBT+ History Month 2025

Writing prompts for short stories and other fiction

Before you can start a short story, you need an idea. Sometimes it’s difficult to know exactly where to start. That’s where my writing prompts for short stories and other fiction come in. I love coming up with ideas. But I don’t have the time or the motivation (or the focus, thanks, ADHD!) to actually write all of it myself. So why not share my ideas with other writers? Think of writer’s block: is it actually an inability to write, or is it a problem caused by a lack of motivation and ideas? One of the most common recommendations for… Read More »Writing prompts for short stories and other fiction

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Where to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online

Being an LGBTQ+ business owner can be isolating, especially if you’re neurodivergent, based rurally, or you find it difficult to leave your home. When I began working, I realised I needed to find ways to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online. I started out by joining online networking events, which helped me build up connections across the community on social media. Now I’m proud to say that, although I don’t meet people in-person, I have hundreds of LGBTQ+ business connections I can turn to when I need support. Knowing where to start is the first hurdle to finding your own support… Read More »Where to connect with LGBTQ+ businesses online