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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Worth Publishing Ebooks On Google Play

Is It Worth Self-Publishing Ebooks On Google Play Books?

Amazon KDP, Smashwords, and Draft2Digital are undoubtedly the leading service providers for ebook self-publishing and distribution. But Google Play Books and the Android platform must surely be worth consideration. Android has a massive mobile device market share and user base in smartphones and tablets. You would think that there would be an almost unlimited potential to…

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How To Handle Criticism

How Can You Deal With Criticism Online As A Writer Or Author?

Criticism is to be expected if you write and self-publish. But how do you learn how to deal with criticism online? The one undeniable fact about writing and publishing books or expressing your opinion via a blog is that you will not be liked, appreciated, loved, or in some cases, even tolerated by some readers.…

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