Derek Haines

A Cambridge CELTA English teacher and author with a passion for writing and all forms of publishing. My days are spent writing and blogging, as well as testing and taming new technology.

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Leaving More Than Footprints in the Sand

More Than Footprints In The Sand With Self-Publishing

The figurative expression, footprints in the sand, can mean different things to different people. For some, it has a religious and spiritual insight, while for others, it has a more pragmatic sense of something temporary and passing. For writers and authors, it means leaving a temporary record of thoughts and feelings. But it can mean…

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Passive Income From Your Writing

Profitable Passive Income Ideas And Tips For All Writers And Authors

What is passive income for writers? All of us are writing every day. For business or pleasure, we are all now sitting at a keyboard for hours and hours. You might not be writing a book, but words are continually streaming from your fingers. So why not make some money from your writing? Generating passive income…

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85 Writing Quotes

85 Writing Quotes By Famous Authors For Your Writing Inspiration

The writing process starts with a writer’s inspiration. Read these writing quotes by famous authors to help your motivation. You can close your eyes and wait for the thoughts and feelings to arrive to get your good writing ideas flowing. But sometimes, the waiting can seem like forever. You can try to listen to music or watch…

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How To Get Your Book Published

The Five Options You Have To Help Get Your Book Published

Do you want to know how to get a book published? The publishing world has changed dramatically in recent years. Self-publishing has disrupted the publishing industry and caused all sectors to reconsider how to publish a book in this new book market. For first-time authors, it can all be a little confusing. But if you…

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Amazon Dominates The Book Market

Why Does The Amazon Book Market Share Dominate The Market?

The Amazon book market share is enormous. Why does the Amazon books store dominate the market? Because Amazon involves readers, gives them useful and detailed information, and makes buying a book simple. Forget all the talk about monopolies and aggressive marketing in the book industry. Amazon sells more books than any other retailer because it…

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Is the publisher legit

Is This Publisher Legitimate? How You Can Make Your Decision

One of the most common questions we receive from our readers is, “Is this publisher legitimate?” You want to deal with legitimate publishing companies when it comes time to publish your book. There are many ways an author can publish in today’s online world. But how can you decide what a publishing company is offering…

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