Matthew J Evans – Author

Tag: self-publishing

  • Self-Publishing

    Self-Publishing

    So, why do I choose to self-publish? Traditional publishers, like any other business, need to make a profit to survive. For commercial reasons, these venture capitalists must back a winning horse. An outsider is an unknown risk. They publish a set number of authors each year, and they’re going to choose dead certs and only…

  • Editing Your Story

    Editing Your Story

    Introduction Firstly, I’m assuming you are considering editing your book yourself. But even if you are sending your work to an editor, following the process in this blog post will save them time and your money. There is no substitute for a professional editor, but if you are strapped for cash, then this article will…

  • Writing is an Addiction

    Writing is an Addiction

    I have an addiction to writing. In the back of my mind, I have to be writing if I’m to call myself a writer. It’s as simple as that. I have recently finished writing Take You Home, the third book in my Detective Inspector Angelis Trilogy. As soon as I wrote the last words to…

  • Reviews and Self-Promotion

    Reviews and Self-Promotion

    I appreciate the time people take to write views of my books. Reviews are very important for writers, not just for vanity, but they help others gauge if it is a book they may want to read, and they help promote the book on Amazon. Entrepreneurs Self-publishing isn’t just about writing the story. Much of…