The Book Adviser Blog
Insights, Experience, and Practical Guidance for Business Authors.
A curated resource of writing strategy, publishing reality, and book marketing thinking — grounded in decades of real work with executive authors and organisational storytelling.
What is a proofreader and why you need one.
Proofreading is an important part of producing a high quality self published book.
How do you research to write a book?
This was a question I was asked recently, and it took me by surprise. As…
Review: Checkmate Humanity: The How and Why of Responsible AI
By Sam Kirshner, Richard Vidgen & Catriona Wallace (with additional contributors) Let’s be honest —…
Self publishing and book imposter syndrome
Writing and self publishing your own business book is significant commitment and sometimes emotionally challenging.…
Writing and self publishing survival in the age of AI
Writing and self publishing in the age of AI can seem like a losing battle.…
What is a book editor and do you need one?
If you want to publish a high-quality business book you might consider using the skills…
What are the 9 best AI tools to improve your writing, book marketing and book sales?
With hundreds of AI tools launched each week (GPT-5 has just landed) most business book…
What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and why you need to use it in book marketing.
In self publishing marketing trust has shifted to individuals and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is…
What is a proofreader and why you need one.
Proofreading is an important part of producing a high quality self published book.
How much does it cost to self publish a business book?
Like most things in life there are many options for self publishing and the cost…
Why now is the best time to start your family business history.
There are thousands of multi-generational family businesses in Australia many second generation, some third and…
You can’t write a great business book with AI alone.
We now live in a world where AI tools are being used for all sorts…
The Top 5 ways to build visibility for your book without paying for ads
To sell anything you need to build visibility with your target audience. There’s a great…