Self-publishing is a great way to take control of your publishing journey and get your work out to the world. However, with so many moving parts, it can be easy to make mistakes that hold you back from reaching your full potential. In this article, we’ll dive into the most common self-publishing mistakes and provide actionable advice on how to avoid them for maximum success. Self-publishing has become a popular route for many authors seeking to get their work out to the public, but the process can be filled with pitfalls and missteps. In this article, we’ll cover some of the most common self-p ..read more

What is a Novel Outline – exactly? A novel outline is a detailed plan or structure of a novel that includes the main elements of the story such as plot, characters, setting, and themes. It serves as a guide for the writer to stay on track and keep consistency in the story, allowing them to visualize how the different elements of the story will fit together before writing the actual novel. It also helps to identify potential plot holes and inconsistencies before writing, which can save time and effort in the long run. A novel outline can be detailed or high-level and can take many forms, such ..read more

Are you a writer looking to craft a compelling and well-structured novel? If so, you’ll want to make sure that you take the time to plot your story before you start writing. Plotting a novel is a crucial step in the writing process. It helps you organise your ideas and create a clear, structured story. At Hackney and Jones, we have tried both plotting and winging it and we know by a LONG SHOT which we prefer – and why. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top four reasons why plotting a novel is so important, and how it can help you create a better story that resonates with readers Plotting a ..read more

Hi, Hope you’re well, this subject is close to my heart as we have designed our own covers and we have invested in our covers (at varying costs). We definitely recommend you spend some time and money on your book covers, and here’s why… As an author, you know that the cover of your book is the first thing that potential readers see. It’s what draws them in and makes them want to learn more about your book. While it’s tempting to save money by designing the cover yourself, DIY book cover design (using something like Canva can actually harm your sales and reputation. In this blog post, we’ll ex ..read more

Have you always wanted to write a Novel? This is ‘How to Write a Novel for Beginners’ even if you don’t have any ideas about what you want to write a novel about. Our mission is to help anybody get that novel written in the simplest way possible. Is writing a novel something that’s on your bucket list or a New Year’s resolution? But the idea of writing a novel does feel like climbing Everest, doesn’t it? It feels overwhelming, right? It is one thing writing a book, but also you want to be able to sell it and make some money, don’t you? But what if your novel doesn’t even sell? Please don’t wo ..read more

This is a quick trick to help you write an awesome novel ending. Do you find it difficult to come up with an ending for your book? It seems to be even harder to be able to pull off that same ending without the reader suspecting, doesn’t it? On top of that, you can’t see HOW you can get from the beginning through to the end… If you struggle with that, keep reading… We are Hackney and Jones, authors of fiction and non-fiction books. We are bringing you a cool trick for how you can create an ending that your readers don’t see coming. I discovered this trick by watching a lot of crime dramas, es ..read more

Easy Method to Get Your Books In Front of Your Eager Readers! If people know you and they know to search for your book title, then, of course, your book will get found. But what if you’re a newbie author or don’t have a big audience? Your book will get swallowed up by the authors who are already doing this method. You will be losing sales every day. You want your title to be the thing that entices your reader. And your subtitle is the thing that gets your book found. You want your book to be exposed to as many people as possible. That means you need Amazon to help you out, and that’s what we’r ..read more

How to plot your thrilling murder mystery novel – the FUN way! WE RESEARCHED WHAT THE BESTSELLERS DO AND DISCOVERED A PATTERN… INSIDE THIS CREATIVE WRITING CRIME WORKBOOK, WE GIVE YOU ACCESS TO THE SECRETS! HELPING ANYBODY TO BE ABLE TO REALISE THEIR DREAM OF BECOMING AN AUTHOR. THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO WRITE A NOVEL THAT SELLS BUT ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING CONSTANT BLANK PAGES, WRITER’S BLOCK, PROCRASTINATION, FRUSTRATION OR TAKING A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF TIME TO GET YOUR BOOK IDEA INTO ANY KIND OF ORDER. ESSENTIALLY, YOU’VE BEEN AVOIDING WRITING YOUR NOVEL BECAUSE IT FEELS REALLY HARD ..read more

Are you a Self-Publisher who wants your non-fiction book to stand out on Amazon and make money in your sleep? Well, with one click,’ you’ve sorted the ‘ZERO SALES’ disaster! You need to ensure that the words you use in your Amazon KDP Book Listing are EXACTLY what your target audience is typing in otherwise your book will never get found – we have been here! The secret is about KNOWING what your audience wants rather than guessing. This will be super-easy once you have the actionable steps that I give you. By filling in a short form, I will get to work on your book and within 24 hour ..read more

Start earning money talking about your passion and serving your audience at the same time with this awesome method! You will discover how to write a non-fiction book the easy way and give your customers EXACTLY what they want by using the data that is available at your fingertips! The idea of ‘writing’ a book seems overwhelming, right? You keep putting it off and so it never gets done. You feel like a failure and wonder if your book will ‘ever’ see the light of day and get into people’s hands. Ok, well think differently to arrive at the same destination. Instead of ‘writing’ a book, ‘speak’ yo ..read more