Category Archives: Articles

Announcing “Project Anatole” – iWriteReadRate v2.0 – the social place to discover new stories

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Editor

We’ve been a little quiet recently, but rest assured we’ve been very busy! We’re building a completely new version of iWriteReadRate utilising everything we’ve learnt with our v1.0 site currently online. We’re very excited about the plans we have, so register on our main site now to keep updated. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, General Updates and Information, Project Anatole, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Guest Post: So Many Books, So Little Time by Melissa Foster (@Melissa_Foster)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Editor

We’re delighted to welcome Melissa Foster in this guest post for iWriteReadRate. Melissa is a bestselling author and involved in running a number of great initiatives to support aspiring authors. Thanks to her for contributing to our blog. Here she is… Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Guest Posts, Reading | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Reaching Readers & Breaking Through The Indie Noise

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Editor

It’s a crowded, busy and noisy place out there in Indie Publishing land. Here’s some thoughts from iWriteReadRate Founder, Adam Charles, on what’s happening and what you should think about as an Indie author… Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Win a Google Nexus 7 32GB by Reading & Rating eBooks

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Editor

Yes, you heard us correctly. We’ve got a brand new and shiny Google Nexus 7 32GB to give away to a lucky iWriteReadRater. The Nexus 7 is a fantastic multi-use and portable tablet and we think it’s a great prize for our new competition. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Competitions, General Updates and Information, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ending UK VAT on eBooks Makes Sense

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Editor

For quite some time now there has been numerous discussions and even a petition to the UK government about ending the nonsensical full VAT (Sales Tax) rate on ebooks. This is in stark and pointed contrast to the fact that print books are exempt from VAT. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Reading | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Samurai Guide To #Editing Like A Rock Star (Guest blog by @StartYourNovel)

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Editor

We’re delighted to welcome JM Bell back to iWriteReadRate with this great guest article about editing your work. Whilst reading this, ask yourself, do you edit like a Samurai and a Rock Star? Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Editing, Guest Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Writers & Readers of the World Unite!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Editor

The Indie publishing movement is an exciting and innovative emerging array of people and organisations out there in the wide old reading world to support and develop new writers and help connect them with their audience. Here’s a short article from one of our founding Directors around why he thinks that now is a fantastic time to be a writer or a reader. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The eBook Revolution 2012

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Editor

In March 2011 we posted an article entitled “The eBook Revolution: What Does Emerging Technology Mean for Writing and Reading Literature?” This article is an update following a year watching and taking part in la revolución. Read more… Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

4 Quick Reasons Why #Editing Your #eBook Is Essential

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Editor

Continuing our “4 Quick…” Series, here’s a short article about why attention to detail, repetition and focus are essential during the editing process. Read more… Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Quick Reasons, Articles, Editing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

App-Tastic: Project Prometheus Part One

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Editor

Here at iWriteReadRate we’re all talking about Project Prometheus. As we’ve shared with you already there are three parts that are designed to add new dimensions to the experience you receive with us. We’re delighted to unveil to you the first part… Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, General Updates and Information, Project Prometheus, Reading, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments