Articles For Authors

7th November 2023 Danielle Steel, a prolific and bestselling author known for her romance novels, has shared valuable advice for aspiring writers over the years. Here are 10 tips from the hit writer. Write from the heart. Steel often emphasizes the importance of writing with genuine passion. Your words should reflect your own emotions, dreams, and experiences. This … Continue reading Danielle Steel’s Top 10 Tips for Writing Success

4th October 2023 It took a seismic shift of direction and a lot of disappointment before Emily Henry achieved success as an author. The 32-year-old has sold more than 2.4 million books and three of her most recent contemporary romance novels are being turned into big-budget films. But the Cincinnati-based writer’s journey has been far from straight-forward, and … Continue reading ‘Prepare for disappointment and don’t be afraid to change direction’

24th August 2023 The crime novel genre has long fascinated readers with its gripping narratives, intriguing mysteries, and complex characters. If you’re an aspiring writer with a passion for suspense and crime-solving, embarking on the journey of crafting a crime novel can be a rewarding experience. In this blog, PublishNation will explore some essential tips to guide you … Continue reading How To Write A Crime Novel

1st June 2023 When Louise Ross decided to take a career break in 2015, she knew she could write a short story that would entertain her friends. What she didn’t know was that her new life as a self-publishing author was about to take off. Writing under the name L J Ross, Louise has gone on to sell … Continue reading Do it yourself is the verdict from former lawyer L J Ross

28th March 2023 One of Britain’s most versatile and trusted writers believes research is the key for anyone wanting to produce books that matter. Peter Ackroyd is an award-winning biographer, best-selling novelist, celebrated historian, engaging essayist, talented poet, and respected journalist. As well as being one of Britain’s most prolific authors, the 73-year-old is definitely one of the … Continue reading Award winning Peter Akroyd recommends avoiding pigeon-holes

4th January 2023 When chart-topping author Colleen Hoover finished her debut novel Slammed in 2011, she was convinced nobody would buy it. The only reason she self-published the book the following year was so her mother could download it onto her recently purchased Kindle. A decade on, Colleen has commanded six of the top ten spots on the … Continue reading Awards are just the icing on the cake for Colleen

17th October 2022 Here at PublishNation, authors often tell us about the writers and books they love to read, and that inspired them to eventually to pick up the pen themselves. While James Joyce, J K Rowling, and Hilary Mantel are regularly name-checked, a horror writer who shot to fame in the mid-1970s also commands a place at … Continue reading Horror blockbuster James Herbert’s lesson in fear for authors

13th July 2022 Hurdles are part of the writing process, but few authors have had to overcome as many as one of the world’s biggest sellers, Dav Pilkey. The 55-year-old graphic novelist believes his personal difficulties during his teenage years not only shaped him as a storyteller, but also provided the resilience to continue in the face of … Continue reading Pleasing classmates was the key to Dog Man author’s success

12th April 2022 Raven Leilani has become an almost overnight sensation with last year’s publication of her debut novel, Luster. But the 31-year-old is quick to point out that her bestseller changed almost every page when she was writing and rewriting her chapters. And at one point she was even contemplating killing off protagonist, Edie. Luster, told through … Continue reading Chopping and changing is just champion for Raven

15th February 2022 Matt Haig is rightly regarded as one of the modern era’s most adaptable and imaginative writers. His novels leave critics weak at the knees, his children’s books are met with whoops of delight, and his personal non-fiction books are, well, personal and deeply insightful. However, the 45-year-old doesn’t believe there’s any real secret to his … Continue reading Following the unpredictable Matt Haig