Blow Your Own Trumpet

Have  you noticed how the most successful people are always those who are great storytellers?

This page lists  all the interviews that we have had the honour of conducting with the very many storytellers people from all over the world. Click on the title of the interview you’d like to read and you’ll be taken to the appropriate webpage.

If you would like to be interviewed, please do not hesitate to contact us at editor @ howtotellagreatstory.com

Introduction For those who have self-published any of their works, one of the most important points of reference is The Self-Publishing Manual. The author of this fantastic manual is none other than Dan Poynter. Dan has written some 116 books. Some have been sold to publishers and most he has published himself. He has also published several other authors. During the past 35 years, Dan has experienced every phase of the writing-publishing business – whether it is as an author, publisher or self-publisher. Naturally, with his vast experience, he is regarded as an industry leader. Dan has served as vice-president…
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