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Oliver Buchannon
Patric Morgan

Multi award-winning and best-selling author and ghostwriter.

Why most indie books don’t sell (and how to fix it)

Why most indie books don’t sell (and how to fix it)

Why is it that some indie authors seem to have incredible book sales and some don't? Here's why.

Nov 2, 2025

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9 min read

Beyond the Jump Scare: Crafting Horror That Haunts Your Readers

Beyond the Jump Scare: Crafting Horror That Haunts Your Readers

As an indie author, you’re in a unique and powerful position to write terrifying horror

Sep 24, 2025

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6 min read

The Indie Book Store: Mystery books

The Indie Book Store: Mystery books

September is Mystery Month at The Indie Book Store

Sep 21, 2025

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5 min read

Why self-publishing is the future (and why now’s the time to start)

Why self-publishing is the future (and why now’s the time to start)

If you haven't already published your own book, here's why now is a good time to start

Sep 16, 2025

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6 min read

Join The Indie Book Store Facebook group

Join The Indie Book Store Facebook group

Post, discuss, and promote your book on our Facebook group

Jun 12, 2025

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2 min read

The Indie Book Store: Latest books in-store!

The Indie Book Store: Latest books in-store!

Here are this week's new books currently being promoted at The Indie Book Store

Jun 8, 2025

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7 min read

5 Reasons You Haven't Written Your Book Yet - And How To Fix It

5 Reasons You Haven't Written Your Book Yet - And How To Fix It

Figures suggest that only 3% who start writing a book actually complete it

Mar 27, 2025

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7 min read

How to edit your book like a pro

How to edit your book like a pro

Editing your own book can be done - if you know what you're doing

Mar 11, 2025

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5 min read

How will the US TikTok ban affect indie authors?

How will the US TikTok ban affect indie authors?

The ban is causing panic - but there could be a silver lining

Jan 17, 2025

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4 min read

How I got 200k+ views on Threads in 14 days

How I got 200k+ views on Threads in 14 days

The relatively new social media platform has a vibrant indie author community

Jan 12, 2025

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6 min read

Show; Don't Tell - How I Bring Scenes to Life

Show; Don't Tell - How I Bring Scenes to Life

The technique of showing not telling adds depth and vividness to your writing

Jan 10, 2025

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5 min read

How I write effective dialogue and bring characters to life

How I write effective dialogue and bring characters to life

Writing effective dialogue in fiction: bringing characters to life

Jan 9, 2025

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5 min read

Plotting vs. Pantsing: Which Approach is Right for You?

Plotting vs. Pantsing: Which Approach is Right for You?

The two methods often divide opinion within the writing community

Jan 3, 2025

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5 min read

Master the art of world-building in fiction

Master the art of world-building in fiction

Whether it’s cosy mystery or epic sci-fi, creating these worlds for our characters to play out their stories is an essential foundation in fiction writing

Jan 2, 2025

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5 min read

How to create unforgettable characters

How to create unforgettable characters

Want readers to love your work? Here's how to create memorable characters.

Dec 28, 2024

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4 min read

Get this right and people will buy your books

Get this right and people will buy your books

Your book premise underpins everything from your writing to your marketing

Dec 27, 2024

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5 min read

How to find the people who will buy your books

How to find the people who will buy your books

Stop writing for anyone and everyone. They don't care. Here's what to do instead.

Dec 26, 2024

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4 min read

Beating Writer's Block: 5 Proven Hacks

Beating Writer's Block: 5 Proven Hacks

That blank screen. That blank mind. Nothing happens. What can we do?

Dec 23, 2024

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4 min read

Unlock your creativity: The power of a writing routine

Unlock your creativity: The power of a writing routine

No more sitting and looking at a blank screen. Here's how to unlock your creativity

Dec 22, 2024

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5 min read

Your Writing Environment: Is It Working?

Your Writing Environment: Is It Working?

Where you work can have a massive impact on your creativity - and productivity

Dec 21, 2024

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4 min read

The Importance of Setting Writing Goals

The Importance of Setting Writing Goals

Is your writing going nowhere right now? Here's how to fix that.

Dec 20, 2024

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4 min read

The step-by-step process that landed my client a bestselling spot on Amazon

The step-by-step process that landed my client a bestselling spot on Amazon

You could be a bestselling author in less than 12 months. Here's how to do it

Nov 10, 2024

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9 min read

Free 5-day writing challenge: Conceptualise your book

Free 5-day writing challenge: Conceptualise your book

Take this free 5-day challenge and create an outline and a plan for your new book

Nov 4, 2024

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1 min read

The Best-Selling Author: Week 45/2024

The Best-Selling Author: Week 45/2024

Selling books on social media, building readerships, plus how one self-published author became an overnight bestseller

Nov 3, 2024

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4 min read

Why you're struggling to sell books on social media

Why you're struggling to sell books on social media

Building a readership takes more than just posting to social media

Oct 31, 2024

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5 min read

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