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I live in Edinburgh and have worked for NHS Scotland for more than 30 years. I’m currently managing a team of 120 administration

There are various reasons why I decided to write an account of my early life in Poland, up to the moment of departure

In 2017, having been active in the wellness industry for a few years I wanted to get my content, findings and teachings out

Peter Morris describes his journey to self-publishing his Dutch poetry book. My first job – when fourteen – was house-painting in the summer

I first decided to write some short stories during a time of extreme ill-health in my family primarily as a means of distraction.

Published in April 2021, 1980s London: Making the Best of It is my second book with Brown Dog Books and The Self-Publishing Partnership. It follows

Ann Barron discusses her book ‘No Ordinary Life. Memoirs of an Extraordinary Man’ and her self-publishing journey. It was over seven years ago

My self-publishing journey began when a good friend in Bath recommended me to SPP, a wonderful and professional company. The story of a

Are you a grandparent looking for a fun and creative way to keep in touch with a grandchild during lockdown? Let me recommend

My name is David Hayes and I am the author of a new book entitled “From Africa to Stonehenge”. What made me –

The journey into self-publishing was a new avenue for me as an author. I found the publisher and editor supportive and they laid

It’s not always easy to recall the specific day when one is inspired to do a particular thing but, in my case, it

Author of the newly published ‘The Humor Triangle’, Andrew Lansdown, talks to SPP about their self-publishing process and their book’s journey. Working with

I started writing ‘A Theory of Everything’ in 2017 after attending a workshop hosted by Dr. Linda Mallory, which addressed parents of children

In 2019, my daughter and I  were enjoying a beer in a bar near her flat in Berlin. I was prattling on about

Hello, thanks for taking the time to read about me and my latest book in the series of ‘The Adventures of Geoffrey the

I had always at the back of my mind wanted to write my memoirs more as a record for my family to have

The inspiration for me to start writing a book came several years ago. I needed to write reports and documents for senior managers

INSPIRATION BEHIND THE BOOK Albeit many years after the signing of the peace treaty, my ultimate desire when writing this book was to

I was prompted to pursue the self-publishing route when I finally got around to reading my father’s account of his military service between

This is my first privately published book.  Previously as a career scientist I authored or co-authored many scientific papers that were published in

One sunny day in 2014 I was planting some daffodil bulbs at the unmarked grave of God’s granddaughter Dilys, when I decided to

Recently I realised a dream I have had since childhood – to be a writer. With the help of SPP I produced a

Yes, you CAN self-publish in a crisis! This is my second book and my first self-published book. The reason for choosing to self-publish

This is the second book I have had published by Self-Publishing Partnership. My first book was a collection of poems called, ‘Life’s Journey

“This is my fourth book – my second with SPP. It is hard to describe the joy and satisfaction of first seeing and

Dr William Frankland sadly passed away on 3rd April 2020. His fascinating life and incredible work with hayfever patients are told in his

Five Tips For Self-Care During Self-Isolation Tips from the author of My Super-Compact Self-Care Script, pilates and yoga trainer, Neeta Oza (www.neetafitness.com) Books

“I’ve written many a book review here on Penstricken before, but this is a first for me. Most books I review here are

On the 1st July 2005, Rick E Crawford left his five-bedroom house in Greenwich, London, for his monthly gambling trip to Soames Casino

I have spent a lifetime telling stories about my time in the Army and then the Police. I wanted to commit those tales

Old men write autobiographies, and I had a story to tell, having been a fashionable designer in the swinging ’60s, friends with David

If asked to name some of the greatest nineteenth-century novelists, I suspect that few people in the English-speaking world would mention the Spanish

Some three years ago I approached a few fellow Craft practitioners with the idea of co-writing a Craft book – one that would

“Stars etched by forgotten hands emerge from the darkness, as animals swarm in red ochre and charcoal birds appear in feathered flight. Slowly,

They say that the first casualty of war is truth. And they may be right. But I think the first casualty is family

Michael Clark, author of ‘So You Want To Teach?’ shares his book’s journey from idea to print. I have never been a great

Although not accepting the fact, when the doctors tell you you only have a life expectancy of 6 months there’s something to be

WOW, what a wonderful experience! I had always dreamt of writing a book and to actually have the finished product in my hand

My father Revd. Leslie Skinner was the first British Chaplain to land on the Normandy beaches on D Day 2nd June 1944. He

Since retiring as a full-time English teacher, I have been able to pursue my love of writing. I begun collating the poems I

Motorcross has been my passion since I was a child, racing, spectating and now writing about the world’s best racers as they chase

Peter Smith, author of “A Procurement Compendium”, reveals insight into his book and the publishing process. I ran a website (Spend Matters Europe)

I wanted to write what I hoped would be viewed as common sense, rather than anything doctrinaire. My guiding light in this approach

“I’m so excited! I am published, have a spot on Amazon, an e-book, ISBN, a beautiful copy of my book (cover and all)

We spoke to Anita Foreman, author of ‘Diaries of a Lady’ to find out more about her self-publishing journey. After the publication of

Am I a Jack of all trades and master of none? I have earned a good living as a writer for many years,

Linda Burkett describes the astonishing stories she found within her father-in-laws wallet and old collection of small diaries. The diaries describe the struggle, pain and brutality Auther Burkett had

In 2014, Audrey Phillips found her late husband’s story hidden away, but was soon encouraged to share his war time memoirs when the family discovered there

“I learned that an author can continually improve his/her work and could, in theory, never be finished. With that thought, I decided one

First-time author, Gill Ingram, describes her self-publishing journey, from the very beginnings of her writing, to being a published author. I’m a first-time author and

Author, Alec Forshaw talks about finding the inspiration for his book, ‘An Address in Bloomsbury’, his previous experience with publishing and why he turned to self-publishing. I am lucky enough to

An exciting story of childhood, by Johnny L. Zainul. In the small, poor, but close- knit village of Rosignol, on the West Bank of the Berbice River

Based on the true story of my great uncle, Allen Green, the book I’ve just published retells a nineteen year old’s journey in

A Story of Civil Servants and Their Strange Activities during The Cold War. Written by Richard Castle. In the 1930s, a Turk called Dr

Hi. My name is Brian Cooper and I am the self-published author of A Green Penguin. This is a story written for my grandson

The story of two sisters and one chance of survival… ‘We are forced to fight a war with no cause and no escape.

Author of The Big Whizzo, David Raine explains what he hopes to achieve from The Jimmy Ocean Project and how he believes that through his adventure books,

Guest blogger and SPP author, Michael Hutchins discusses the story behind his new ghost story, Morgwel Hall I normally write historical novels and the idea for

The inspiration to publish my book of my mothers diaries started not long after she died in 2017. At her thanksgiving service I

SPP author, Alan Somerville discusses his self-publishing journey, writing a novel and the success of his book. What makes a writer? Is it the talent

‘Searching for the truth is dangerous, but finding it could be fatal’… Ravi is a journalist in Delhi who starts to investigate government

The story of how Armed Forces Personnel survive their mental and physical injury after leaving the Armed Forces. Courage after the Battle covers the

A new, entertaining novel all about unusual animal antics Sina has encountered and loved. Sina Graham used to write short stories for colleagues to read to

The thrilling new adventure novel by author, J.J McIvor.  Telepathic Jason and his four best friends set off on the adventure of a lifetime,

Guest blogger, Claire Le Hur, author of The Adventures of Thandie the Tandem, explains her publishing journey and the inspiration behind the book. The Adventures of

One Head Many Hats is the life story of Robert D Brewer… One Head Many Hats, written by Robert D Brewer is a remarkable life story,

A collection of creative artworks from artists. makers and designers in and around Bath. Made in Bath celebrates the dynamic spirit of Bath-based makers by sharing

Frank Henson shares his stunt career in the film and television, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, James Bond and The Sweeney. Frank Henson grew

An exciting new crime novel by Lyon Bell.  In March 1990, 13 works of art, then valued at over $300 million, were stolen

The remarkable story of Dr Bill Frankland. When celebrating his 106th birthday, Dr Bill Frankland was asked why he had lived to such

An account of one girl’s life from Palestine during World War Two. Written by Isabella Moore. This book is a way to show how historical events shape,

An article featured in the Wiltshire Times, written by reporter, John Baker. Featured image credit: Wiltshire Times.com This article was first written on 17th November 2018,

Tony Weightman’s new books on how to get the best out of your relationships with trade unions, and how to be a good

Unrestricted access into the Hitachi KTM team. We’re living in a golden era. Grand Prix motocross has never been so competitive, bikes are more

A new release from self-published author, Gary Buckner.  It’s 1970 and Desmond Twelvetrees leaves school with no qualifications and no hope.  His loose-legged, man-hungry

Paul Walker describes his publishing process with SPP for his book From Hell Island to Hay Fever, The Life of Dr Bill Frankland. This was

The Poems of Alick Lewis Ellis.  Discovered by chance almost 100 years since it was written, the original “Field Dressings by Stretcher Bearer” manuscript

This book is a narrative and expression of Hine’s life experiences. Some of it is dark, but the underlying message is peace and hope. Nancy

How eight amateur cyclists became kings of the mountains… Eight friends take on the greatest challenge of their lives, to cycle 20 peaks of

As The Self-Publishing Partnership (SPP), we may be a bit biased on why we think there are many reasons to self-publish your work.

Mike Joslin throws a powerful ‘hat’ into the ring in a philosophical and scientific challenge to existing beliefs on the nature of the

All aspiring authors wish they could be one of those privileged writers. You know the ones – those showered with a huge publisher

“I’ll tell you what happened in Tulisaari.” Those are Annika’s last words to her daughter. Shortly after, she is killed in an accident

This is an extract from the book, The Good Muslim, the explosive new thriller by SAS veteran Alex Anderson. In the distance, a faint

by Pat Strickson, author of Time Stood Still in a Muddy Hole. As a retired Headteacher I looked for interesting things to do, which