S02E16 - Waterstones, Amazon And Judging A Book By Its Cover

In this week's episode, Iain and Myke talk about book covers and the many factors you need to consider when designing one! They also cover  the announcement on Monday from Waterstones, the UK's largest chain of bookstores. They've struck a deal with Amazon to sell Kindles and the industry is up in arms about it. Imagine!

Show Notes:

- welivehere.co.uk

- The Book Seller: Waterstones Is Kissing Their Customers Goodbye

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S02E15 - How We Read Now

Iain and Myke talk about reading in this episode. Specifically, they look at how many of us feel obligated to keep up with our reading, whether it's via our RSS reader or pile of novels by the bedside table. What about you? How do you read now?

- Nerdgap: Why I Quit RSS

- Cooking With Brett And Myke

- The Bro Show

- Booktwo: Stop Lying About What You Do

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S02E14 - Finding your writing rhythm

In this shorter, slightly secret midweek episode, Iain talks about the importance of rhythm when you're writing, and encourages you to examine every single syllable. He goes on to use three extracts from his novel, A is for Angelica, to show you what he means.

Show notes

- Enter The Broome Cupboard

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S02E13 - Tumblr, Pinterest And The Search For Perfection

Myke is back and ready to talk writing. Well, he's ready to listen to Iain talk about editing his novel, why he's decided to give Pinterest a go, and why he might yet pack up his Tumblr site and go home. Listen up. Expect singing and owls. Not at the same time.

Show Notes:

- WFYL: You Do Other Things When You're Not On The Internet

- pinterest.com/iainbroome

- Broomeshtick

- In An Ideal World

- Websites For Writers

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S02E12 - Ways to help a fellow writer

Iain flies solo this week with Myke caught up in some nasty bee-related business in London. Speaking of which, topics include the London Book Fair, remembering to say something, and ways that you can help a fellow writer friend. There is also much nonsense. What do you expect? I was on my own for half an hour.

Show notes

- London Book Fair

- Book marketing for beginners: say something

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