The Writer's File : Self-Publishing Tips, PR Texts, Templates and AI Prompts

by Caroline Hurry

Self-Publish Like A Pro

The Writer's File is a kick-ass guide packed with common-sense solutions, outside-the-box ideas, and easy-to-follow practical tactics.

Tons of free tools, DIY editing hacks, and chatbot prompts enable you to ditch the guesswork, surf the visibility swells, and navigate the self-publishing seas with mentorship from an established insider who shows you how

Craft compelling copy with DIY editing and proofreading tipsFormat your content and design an eye-catching coverEstablish a solid outline and spark inspiration into actionable resultsGenerate reviews and navigate social media with an author-friendly approach.Level up your marketing strategies with customizable PR text and layout templatesCreate captivating press releases with attention-grabbing headlinesRevolutionize your media whispering approach with insider tips andPromote like a pro without the pricey publicist!Encompassing two best-sellers in one, The Writer's File is an indispensable resource for aspiring authors, creatives, and business professionals, infusing solid self-publishing advice with an elemental twist in this educational, persuasive, and entertaining read.

Join the ranks of successful indie authors who have navigated the self-publishing landscape using Caroline Hurry's transformative expertise.

Ready to level up your writing and self-publishing game? Embark on your writing journey today!

469 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2024

About the author

I write books with wit, wisdom, and a touch of rebellion. Sometimes I even remember to promote them!

I’ve chased stories from South Africa to Switzerland, digging through rabbit holes in search of transformation and the occasional good laugh.

If you love smart, soulful writing with a side of sparkle, welcome to my world!

Reviews

[SLD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Guidance for Self-Publishing

This book is a great find for anyone writing or self-publishing a book. It walks you through everything from shaping your idea to getting your work in front of readers, and it does it with a fresh, playful voice that keeps things fun.

The author’s personality comes through in creative acronyms, clever use of Hygge themes, and even quirky methods like using a pendulum to help make decisions. Beneath the humor and occasional dips into big-picture topics, there are tons of practical tips, helpful tools, marketing ideas, and guidance for building a stronger writing and publishing process.

The appendices are especially handy, offering clear summaries of recommended tools and a great prompt vault packed with AI prompts for writers. The section on PR adds even more value with strategies for promoting not only books, but any product or service.

Highly recommended as a motivating and confidence-boosting read for authors.

[Daniel Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

DIY Publishing made easy.

As a self-published author constantly seeking to amplify my own DIY success, I found Caroline Hurry’s “The Writer’s File” an invaluable wellspring of publishing and marketing tips from an established pro. Hurry brings hard-won wisdom to equipping indie authors with the tools we need to craft compelling books, generate buzz, and cultivate audiences. While I occasionally questioned certain formatting decisions better suited to fiction, this guide overflows with customizable advice adaptable across genres and mediums. From savvy editing hacks to publicity templates ready for tweaking, Hurry’s actionable content saves writers precious time better spent creating. While the odd cliché slips in, her genuine passion for empowering authors to professionalize our brands and take ownership of our book’s journey makes the guidance feel like a shot of adrenaline. For fellow writers invested in amplifying our impact, Hurry’s kick-ass and compassionate coaching helps demystify self-publishing’s steep learning curve with wisdom worth its weight in gold...or five-star reviews. Our fiction may transport readers worlds away, but “The Writer’s File” offers a tangible roadmap to publishing success.

[sureshot · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked the use of acronyms by the author. SPARK is something that I think new authors will benefit from immensely. One of the hardest things about writing is getting started. SPARK guides you through the process. I like the BURN Acronym for non-fiction. I like the AI prompts provided here. I found the list of non-fiction niches to be helpful. I found the who, what, when, where and why framework to be helpful. The author gives helpful advice on creating a title. I love the six tips on editing the author gives. Editing is one of the harder parts of the process, and these six tips bring it into focus for the writer. I love the emphasis on common editing issues, like using too many commas and mixing up words like there and their. There are also great tips for making a cover getting and ISBN and things like that. The first book goes on like this, with so many great tips on the writing and selling process. The second book is loaded with tools to help you market your book and yourself. Overall, I think these are great reference books for self-publishing and I highly recommend them.

[Steven Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found my Bible!

This is a helpful read. So many takeaways to mention but you will definitely change course and get real busy after reading this book!

[Rachel Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘The Writer's File’ by Caroline Hurry is a practical guide to writing and marketing your book aimed at self-published authors. It’s particularly useful for those getting started and those who want actionable information rather than philosophy.

I found the second book of the two most useful for my personal situation. Book One is a useful instruction manual for those wanting to get into self-publishing with advice on writing, editing, formatting, and publishing. I appreciated the info on creating an audiobook using Amazon's virtual voices and the author's inclusion of links to samples of her own audiobooks. This kind of helpful attention to detail takes time and effort, and is what earns this book its 5 stars.

Book two is about marketing. This is an area that I need to improve, so I appreciated the wealth of information here. The author is also generous with links to resources beyond the book and lists of recommended resources such as AI to produce copy, videos, etc for marketing purposes.

There are plenty of AI prompts and strategies to help those just getting into AI. And much of the info in the marketing part works beyond writing across other industries. There are also examples of successful and unsuccessful approaches, which I appreciated as illustrative case studies are a great way to teach.

With plenty of customisable templates, and clear guidance, this is a mine of useful information and a practical resource suited to beginners and those at an intermediate level. I read this on KU and found it to be great value for the cost of one month's subscription.

[Moona · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Writer's File: 249 Self-Publishing Tips, PR Texts, Layout Templates and ChatGPT Prompts" by Caroline Hurry is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to self-publish like a pro. This book is a valuable resource for aspiring authors, creatives, and business professionals. It offers practical advice on everything from crafting compelling copy and DIY editing to designing an eye-catching cover and generating reviews. The book also provides insider tips on media promotion and marketing strategies, all designed to help you navigate the self-publishing world with confidence. With its user-friendly approach and customizable templates, "The Writer's File" is an indispensable tool for anyone looking to make their mark in the publishing industry.

[Erica Simone]

Self-Publishing from A to Z

This was a thorough guide to sel-publishing. It comes across as kind of a hybrid of self-pub and traditional publishing but only because so many traditional marketing strategies are recommended. I especially like the information on going wide.

The format using acronyms to fit points into particular metaphors felt forced at times, but not enough to obscure the solid information provided.

[Marcia Clayton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had many tips for indie authors, and I particularly liked the list of websites and tools to help writers. The author also tackled the use of AI and provided some prompts to use with ChatGPT that some people might find helpful. The book is well written, but I felt it could have been condensed somewhat, and there were rather too many acronyms for me, which I know I will never remember. That said, the book provides a good introduction to the complexities of self-publishing.

[Renee Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

What a great resource for aspiring authors! I am new author and found all of the tips and and ideas on self publishing super helpful. From tips on the writing process to how to market your book, this guide gives you a simple path to follow. It includes everything from tips on the editing process to putting together a full-fledged media plan to get your work out into the world. Highly recommend!

[Belinda Chavremootoo · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book provides a lot of good information from researching, writing, publishing and marketing. However, the structure is not easy to navigate with the numerous lists. The use of acronyms which I guess were to resonate with the readers makes the reading more difficult to absorb (fluffy and redundant). It could use a different structure, without the unnecessary acronyms and reduce duplication of content.

[Susan Farese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cleverly chock full of tidbits and vital info for writers (and aspiring authors) in acronym form. A bit of humor mixed with the reality of self publishing.