How do readers choose what book to read next? As I’ve been brainstorming about a new publishing project, I’m sharing some thoughts on the unconscious choices readers make before making a decision.
Author: cococatani
Doing The Netherlands Differently: Get Up Offa That Beaten Track
Most travellers visit The Netherlands to enjoy either sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll, or to admire windmills, cheese and… Read more Doing The Netherlands Differently: Get Up Offa That Beaten Track
An Early Christmas Present: My Five Favourite Online Content Creators
Tired of turkey? Here’s my early Christmas present: five great content creators for lovers of popular culture, digital media, and pushing boundaries.
The Academic Book Publishing Process: Five Texts to Check Out
For those wanting to boost their academic writing skills there’s plenty of sound advice around. But if you’re a more… Read more The Academic Book Publishing Process: Five Texts to Check Out
Academic Publishing: Five Writing Tips
With my book ready for publication, now seems like a good time to reflect on the long journey towards its… Read more Academic Publishing: Five Writing Tips
Doing NaNoWriMo Differently: Some Thoughts
Most people who write for pleasure have at least heard of it: NaNoWriMo. The premise couldn’t be simpler: the initiative… Read more Doing NaNoWriMo Differently: Some Thoughts
The Palgrave Handbook to Horror Literature: On Academic Publishing
Yesterday I received my author copy of the Palgrave Handbook to Horror Literature (and, to get the self-promotion out of… Read more The Palgrave Handbook to Horror Literature: On Academic Publishing
John Carpenter’s The Fog: A Review
Although I have written extensively about horror literature, many people are surprised to discover that horror films are not my… Read more John Carpenter’s The Fog: A Review
When F*cking Hell Seems the Only Appropriate Response: A Review of Mandy
Even though I am a merely an occasional amateur artist, I still hope that one day one of my creations… Read more When F*cking Hell Seems the Only Appropriate Response: A Review of Mandy
How I Conquered Writer’s Block: A Return to Writing, Fiction, and Fun
It’s been almost eight weeks since I started Tim Clare’s writing boot camp. I was attracted by the course’s plain… Read more How I Conquered Writer’s Block: A Return to Writing, Fiction, and Fun
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