BRIDGET WHELAN writer

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How self-published authors can stop shooting themselves in the foot

A lot of self-published authors ruin the book they have worked so hard to create by thinking they can design their own cover. Many want to shoehorn in a lot … Continue reading →

July 25, 2015 · 6 Comments
Terry Pratchett in a yellow hat

Terry Pratchett on old women and misleading covers — quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)

I do note with interest that old women in my books become young women on the covers… this is discrimination against the chronologically gifted. Terry Pratchett photo credit: donielle via … Continue reading →

November 2, 2014 · 6 Comments
Best Book Covers

Favourite book covers

I’m editing a charity anthology right now and I’ve been thinking a lot about book covers. Over the years some covers have burned into my memory – a sudden artistic … Continue reading →

March 12, 2014 · 4 Comments
Did you know the next big thing in book covers?

Did you know that book covers can come to life?

Well, that’s probably not technically accurate. I think the correct phrase is: featured interactive augmented reality experiences All I know is that if you use the Blippar smartphone application on … Continue reading →

July 27, 2013 · 4 Comments

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