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Is a book award important?

Books by LR recently congratulated one of our clients on been listed as a finalist in the Book Excellence Awards! While we took the opportunity to praise him for his success and he now has a new accolade to add to his book…the question was asked is book awards really important to authors? We tookContinue reading “Is a book award important?”

The Books By LR Writing Workshop is Back!

Think it… Write it… Publish it! The Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop is a small group writing program designed to get your book idea onto paper and out into the world within 3 months. You will have access to all the tools, support, feedback and expertise needed to turn your ideas into words thatContinue reading “The Books By LR Writing Workshop is Back!”

4 Journaling Prompts for Writers to Start 2023

The end of the year is fast approaching, which means it’s time to reflect on your writing goals for 2022, celebrate your accomplishments and start planning for the year ahead. Here are four journal prompts that writers should answer before the start of the new year: 👉🏾What has 2022 meant for my writing and whatContinue reading “4 Journaling Prompts for Writers to Start 2023”

Introducing the Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop

The Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop is a small group writing program designed to get your book idea onto paper and out into the world within 3 months. You will have access to all the tools, support, feedback and expertise needed to turn your ideas into words that will then be packaged and publishedContinue reading “Introducing the Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop”

Definitely, You Can Judge a Book by its Cover

Many persons interested in self-publishing spend a lot of time working on their manuscript. While that is all good, I must admit that significant time must also be spent on doing the book cover. There is an old adage that says, “Never judge a book by its cover.” However, in an authors’ world, you mayContinue reading “Definitely, You Can Judge a Book by its Cover”

The Self-Publishing Road Map

The self-publishing journey is an interesting and fulfilling one. We, at Books by LR have made it our mission to help other Caribbean authors take their books from the first draft to published at an affordable price.

Five Common Mistakes Persons make while (Self) Publishing a Book

Over the last year, I have worked with a variety of persons who are going through the self-publishing process. So here is my take on mistakes that persons frequently make on their journey to becoming a self-publishing author (especially if based in the Caribbean). If you need assistance with marketing, editing or self-publishing your book clickContinue reading “Five Common Mistakes Persons make while (Self) Publishing a Book“

How to Have the Best Book Cover Design

Your book cover design is the first thing a potential reader sees when they spot your book in a bookstore or even online. Over the past month on the Books by LR Instagram and Facebook I shared my five best tips on how to have a good book cover which I learnt while in the process ofContinue reading “How to Have the Best Book Cover Design”

15 Book Recommendations To Read During Lockdown

This month on the Books by LR Instagram and Facebook we explored book genres that may spark your interest in writing or reading. Here some book recommendations from these genres written by both local and international authors that I think you’ll enjoy during this lockdown period: Memoirs Becoming by Michelle Obama In a life filled with meaning andContinue reading “15 Book Recommendations To Read During Lockdown”

5 Things You Should Know Before Publishing Your Book

Before you publish your book there are a few things to consider and some publishing jargon that you should be aware of. This month on the Books by LR Instagram and Facebook I shared some little nuggets about publishing your book that I learnt while in the process of self-publishing my first book “Collection of Poems byContinue reading “5 Things You Should Know Before Publishing Your Book”