The New Author

What is the basic toolkit for writing a novel? The New Author by Ruby Barnes puts you on the right track with fundamentals of plot, pace & structure, planning, characters, settings, dialog and editing.

How does a new author establish an 'author platform'? Read straightforward instructions of how to create your online social media presence including blog, website, twitter, author central and Goodreads. Discover what works, what doesn't and uncover the way to produce 'evergreen' content that you can use again and again. Semi-automate your author platform to reach millions of readers in different time zones around the globe.

What is the easiest, lowest cost way to self-publish your writing and join the e-revolution as an independent author? Don't spend thousands with 'self-publishing platforms' when you can do the same publishing thing easily yourself with little or no cost. It's easy. Publish your novel or non-fiction on Amazon and other web stores in a few simple steps and make your book go global.

The New Author is a 200 page book in three sections: writing basics, developing a social media platform and e-publishing as an independent author. Take your manuscript from ready to go with this informative and easy to read guide.

With foreword by Jim Williams, author of ten internationally published novels including the Booker Prize nominated Scherzo.