Exisle Academy

27/06/2024

Children's authors, you have just a few days to submit your pitch for publishing and development opportunities with EK Books, entry is free:

Children's Book Pitching Competition The Children's Publishing Academy's 2024 pitching competition is open now! With judges from multi-award-winning publisher EK Books as well as successful children's authors, this competition invites children's authors and aspiring children's book authors to write....

26/03/2024

Over four million books are released every year in English alone. . As a new author, how do you stand out amidst all that noise?

The answer is an old one that rings truer than ever: Be authentic. No one walks the talk on authenticity like Maggie Eyre — Watch her explain the power of authenticity for authors in this video.

Over four million books are released every year in English alone. With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, this is only going to accelerate. As a new author, how do you stand out amidst all that noise? The answer is an old one that rings truer than ever: Be authentic. No one walks the […]

17/01/2024

If you have a message you'd like help spreading or a story the world needs to hear, you may want to block aside an hour to join the free webinar with Dr. James N. Donald and Craig Hassed. Exisle authors and experts in leadership and clear thinking, they'll help you frame your experience in a way that makes an impact.\

Secure your place here: https://exisleacademy.com/webinar-tell-your-story/

21/11/2023

Wednesday Writing Tip:
"The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do." Thomas Jefferson

16/11/2023

Your end of week laugh!

"I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by."
Douglas Adams

08/11/2023

WEDNESDAY WRITING TIP:
"Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very.' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be."

Mark Twain

03/11/2023

Check out our blog post on whether or not to use the real names of people in your story.

As a seasoned publisher of non-fiction works, including memoirs, this is a common query we address. Understandably, your life story would be incomplete without referencing real people who've been a part of it. However, it's essential to strike a balance between honesty and legality. Let's look at th...

23/10/2023

Reason #1 for writing the book you want to read...

23/10/2023

By popular demand and for the final time this year, the children's publishing seminar with Nikita Gill is coming back! Spend an afternoon on Zoom with a top children's publisher and discover exactly what you need to do to get your book published. After the online seminar, you'll be invited to send your book to Nikita for consideration. The seminar will take place on November 16 and spaces are limited.

https://exisleacademy.com/publisher-ready-seminar/

17/10/2023

Both funny and Oh so true!

09/10/2023

MONDAY MOTIVATION:
"A writer never has a vacation. For a writer, life consists of either writing or thinking about writing."
Eugene Ionesco

05/10/2023

"Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers."
Isaac Asimov

27/09/2023

Words of wisdom for memoir writers!

27/09/2023

Today is a big day for memoir writers over at Exisle Academy! Here are some tips you can use to help you write your memoir, find your audience, and get it published...

https://exisleacademy.com/how-to-write-your-memoir-find-your-audience-and-get-it-published/

23/09/2023

Ready to share your life story with the world? Join Exisle Publishing's CEO and Publisher next Wednesday and learn how to write your memoir and get it published. Secure your spot here: https://exisleacademy.com/write-publish-your-memoir-seminar/

13/09/2023

Wednesday Writing Tip:
"Be willing and unafraid to write badly, because often the bad stuff clears the way for good, or forms a bas on which to build something better."
Jennifer Egan

11/09/2023

Update: If you participated in our 'When I Met My Feelings' Children's book writing competition, keep your eye on your email. Selected writers will be receiving a message from our judges this week! We're contacting the selected writers privately before we can make a more detailed public announcement. A huge thank you to everyone for sharing your stories with us.

07/09/2023

A couple of funny truths for all of us aspiring writers!

28/08/2023

MONDAY MOTIVATION:
“I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.”
Shannon Hale

22/08/2023

Wednesday Writing Tip:
"It's never too late—in fiction or in life—to revise."
Nancy Thayer

21/08/2023

New event announced! Join Exisle Publishing's founder and CEO, Gareth St John Thomas, and learn how to write and publish your memoir. Learn more and secure your place here:
https://exisleacademy.com/write-publish-your-memoir-seminar/

16/08/2023

Aspiring children's author? Meet our children's publisher, Nikita Gill live online on August 30 at the Children's Publishing Seminar. You'll receive expert insights to help you transform your manuscript into a publishable work, and be able to ask questions, implement the advice, and then share your improved manuscript with us directly for priority publishing consideration. Learn more and claim your spot here --> https://exisleacademy.com/publisher-ready-seminar/

14/08/2023

Monday Motivation:
"And what, you ask, does writing teach us?
First and foremost, it reminds us that we are alive and that is a gift and a privilege, not a right."
Ray Bradbury

10/08/2023

Take a break from all that "writing" and have a laugh.

31/07/2023

MONDAY MOTIVATION:
"A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word to paper." E.B. White

27/07/2023

Always remember!

27/07/2023

There's nothing quite like the excitement of having your children's book ready for publication! It's a tremendous challenge, a thrilling opportunity, and a labor of love all rolled into one. At EK Books, we're a passionate team committed to bringing amazing children's books to life, and we receive thousands of submissions each year. To help your book truly stand out, we've compiled a handy guide. Follow these four key steps, and you'll be well on your way!

There's nothing quite like the excitement of having your children's book ready for publication! It's a tremendous challenge, a thrilling opportunity, and a labor of love all rolled into one. At EK Books, we're a passionate team committed to bringing amazing children's books to life, and we receive t...

25/07/2023

📖💡Ready to transform your life's journey into a captivating memoir but don't know where to start? Don't worry! With 30+ years of experience in the realm of memoir publishing, we've got some expert advice to guide you.

From defining your audience to refining your narrative, our latest blog post 'Navigating the Memoir-Writing Voyage: A Guide for Beginners' breaks down the memoir-writing process into three digestible stages: before, during, and after writing.

Whether you're grappling with what to include (or leave out), finding the perfect word count, or navigating the post-publishing journey, we've got you covered.

Embark on your memoir-writing journey today with confidence. After all, your story is unique, and no one else can tell it quite like you! 💫🖊️

🔗https://exisleacademy.com/how-to-write-a-memoir-people-will-want-to-read/

18/07/2023

WEDNESDAY WRITING TIP!

"If you are in difficulties with a book, try the element of surprise: attack it an an hour when it isn't expecting it."
H.G. Wells

03/07/2023

MONDAY MOTIVATION:
"If you don't see the book you want on the shelf, write it."
Beverly Cleary