Helen Libby's Blog

Happy Autumn!As I mentioned in my last post, I've been busy working on my new website for the last couple of months. I'm launching a business, offering editorial, self-publishing, and writing services, so I needed a website for potential customers to find out about me and the services I'm offering. The website is now live and I'm quite proud of it. I'm no web designer, but I think (hope) I've

You'll see I haven't posted for awhile, the reason being I am in the process of creating a website. I'm so excited - I can't wait to reveal it. I'll let you know as soon as it's ready. Bear with me - it will go live in September. In the meantime, I hope you have a lovely rest of the summer (as I type it's raining

***If you haven't already, please read part one of my self-publishing journey.***



This is an extract from my book, How to Self-Publish on a Budget.




I embarked on writing a non-fiction book about my dog, the first of which, All About Archie: Bringing Up A Puppy, came out in the summer of 2018. That was the first book I had professionally edited. I couldn’t seem to organise it in a way that

This is an extract from my latest book, How to Self-Publish on a Budget.


I’ve been writing stories since I was a child, but although I’d written for years, I only started seriously working on a novel back in the summer of 2007. Why? Because I’d just relocated and was struggling to settle in, both to a new area and a new job. Writing was my way of escaping from real life for a short while.



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It's publication day, and to celebrate I will be having a glass of wine later. I always toast my books! If you'd like to take a look at my new e-book, you will find it here.  #myselfpublishingjourney

I'm delighted to announce that the e-book version of my latest non-fiction book is now available to pre-order from Amazon. It will be released on Thursday, 30th April 2020.  The book's aimed at people who want to self-publish, but who have never done it before. I'm hoping that by sharing my story and some tips, that I can help others to get their books out into the world.  #

I've been pondering what to write in this post for a few days. I want to help people, but I don't know what to say. It's such a strange period of time. I sometimes feel like I'm in an Sci Fi film! I have panicky moments, but then I remember I'm well, my family and friends are well, I have enough supplies in for the time being, I have a gorgeous dog who is up for cuddles most of the time (

I read ALOT. 100+ books last year according to Goodreads. Reading so many books could cost me a lot of money and whilst I do buy books, I'm also lucky enough to get advanced reader copies of books for free via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Recently I've been thinking of more ways I can give back (aside from leaving a review), so I've decided to compile a list of eBooks I've

I've always loved to read and write. I’ve self-published eight books via Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and now I want to help others to do the same. I’m setting up in business and the first service I will be offering is beta reading, but this is enhanced beta reading in that I will provide clients with a report and I will add comments where applicable on the manuscript itself. I'll

This week my heart raced when I opened the post and pulled out a publishing contract for a picture book story I submitted before Christmas. Hands shaking, I read the accompanying letter, my heart sinking the more I read. The editorial team had only compliments for the story. With the right graphics it was felt that my story could have a chance in the children's book market. BUT. Because I am an