Writers are now able to bypass the traditional publishing process. By using new web technologies, writers can publish, promote and sell their own work - at very low cost. All that's needed is confidence and a bit of basic technical know-how. 

The problem

  • Many writers are very interested in exploiting (or just exploring) the potential of publishing, promoting and selling their work using the new web technologies.
  • But almost no local writer is doing so.
  • Creating a website or blog seems too complicated and expensive.
  • Writers aren't even attempting the task because they lack the skills, confidence and a community to support their efforts.

However:
  • An author website or blog can be created for free, or at very low cost.
  • Managing a website can be as easy as using a word-processing programme.
I know because:
  • I have created websites for complete internet novices. 
  • With just a little coaching they are are now managing their websites completely by themselves. 
  • This includes adding and removing pages, changing styles and layout, adding or removing pictures, editing or updating text and selling products on-line.

Some solutions

Light bulb moments

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Here's what I realised during the course of the workshops: 
  • By using web-based technologies, writers can now publish, promote and sell their own work. 
  • Most writers are very interested in exploiting (or just exploring) these possibilities.
But:
  • Almost no local writer is doing so.
  • They believe they don't have the skills and they lack confidence.
  • Creating a website or blog seems too complicated and expensive to even contemplate. 
The truth is:
  • An author website or blog can be created for free, or at very low cost.
  • Managing a website can be as easy as using a word-processing programme.
I know because:
  • I have created websites for complete internet novices. 
  • With just a little coaching they are are now managing their websites completely by themselves. 
  • This includes adding and removing pages, changing styles and layout, adding or removing pictures, editing or updating text and selling products on-line.