In the rush to leave Amazon behind, some authors are falling for platforms that cost more and deliver less. This post explores the rise of KDP alternatives, the marketing tactics they use, and why Amazon still remains a powerful ally for anyone doing DIY Book Publishing.

From Gateshead to Surrey, recent UK care scandals expose a deeper crisis: undertraining, poor oversight, and systemic neglect. This blog explores five high-profile cases that made national news, and how The Care Guide offers a practical, team-based training solution that could have prevented them. If you're in care, this isn't just a read. It's a resource.

Features of The Care Guide - the advocacy and training resource for UK-based care workers.

Features of The Care Guide - the advocacy and training resource for UK-based care workers.

Features of The Care Guide - the advocacy and training resource for UK-based care workers.

Features of The Care Guide - the advocacy and training resource for UK-based care workers.

Running UK writing groups is harder than it looks—venue costs, low visibility, and organiser burnout close many clubs each year. This post explores the real reasons UK writing groups vanish and introduces a free, practical way to keep your group visible and supported. Learn how we’re helping clubs survive and thrive in the UK’s creative landscape.

Tired of spending hundreds on book promo “services” that disappear in a flash? Amplify Book Promotion delivers lasting value—a one-time fee, permanent book listing, real SEO, and multi-platform reach. Why follow the glitter cannon crowd when you can invest once and get results that last? Find out how one sensible author escaped the spam spiral—and why it’s perfectly fine to be the only sane person in the room.

The Care Guide is the ultimate resource for carers and care managers seeking to enhance person-centred care. Combining practical advice, engaging stories, legal clarity, and training tools, it empowers care workers to advocate effectively while building confidence and professionalism. Perfect for team training, personal development, and improving care quality in any setting.

Amplify Books is an honest, affordable book marketing service built for self-published and indie authors. For just £99.95, you get an SEO-friendly landing page, a human-written review, TikTok feature, blog post, and more — all directing traffic to your book. No fluff, no bots, no shady upsells. Just Amplify. Powered by Write Publish Books.

Sick of overpriced promo scams? So was I. That’s why I created Amplify, a book marketing campaign that actually reads your book, promotes it properly, and sends readers straight to your sales page. No bots. No nonsense. Just honest, human marketing for indie authors who’ve had enough of the noise.

Tired of charity publishing scams and too-good-to-be-true promises? Impact Books flips the script with real, custom-made books for your cause, no upfront costs, no bulk orders, and no catch. Join us for a Monty Python–inspired romp through the wild world of fundraising, and learn why authenticity finally has the last laugh.

See how three small charities broke the endless fundraising cycle with Impact Books. From a community centre attracting new faces, to a social enterprise covering costs, to a dog rescue boosting retail and royalties, these realistic stories show how telling your story can unlock real, lasting impact. Could your cause be next?

Charities publicly plead for help, yet many reflexively reject real, zero-cost solutions, choosing the theatre of “performative fundraising” over lasting support. Impact Books explores why this happens, who truly pays the price, and challenges causes to break the cycle for the sake of their mission and their loyal donors.

DIY Book Publishing is your all-in-one guide to writing, publishing, and promoting your book—without the jargon or the £3,000 price tag. Designed for first-time authors, this workbook gives you structure, motivation, and a clear roadmap. Includes an Amplify voucher to help you get real readers once your book is live.

Many charities are desperate for funding, and then turn down the lifebuoy. Books for Charity through Impact Books offers a free, done-for-you solution: a real, tangible book that raises money from day one. No upfront cost. No pressure. Just professional publishing and passive income that actually helps. Why say no?

Behind every small charity is a team quietly struggling with the real costs of making a difference — sleepless nights, drained budgets, and fading energy. This blog explores the emotional and financial weight of charity work and introduces a free, low-pressure solution designed to ease the load: a Living Book with zero financial risk.

Discover the art of Everyday Storytelling by weaving personal tales into engaging narratives. Connect deeply with readers through Everyday Storytelling.

Features of The Care Guide - the advocacy and training resource for UK-based care workers.

The Care Guide empowers care workers with law, rights, wellbeing tools & training – a must-have for carers, providers & advocates.

Publishing jargon, decoded. Learn the real meaning behind ISBNs, imprints and more – and publish smartly with First Word Problems.

Turn your charity’s story into a Living Book – a zero-cost, ever-growing fundraising tool for lasting income and engagement.

Struggling to write your book? Explore genres, themes, and tips to boost confidence. Join cafe creative writers and online creative writers

Unlock your creativity at Finding Your Story, a Café Creative Writers workshop in Belfast. Explore book ideas, characters & mind maps!