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Jessica Bell is an award-winning author/poet, writing/publishing coach, graphic designer, and singer-songwriter who was born in Melbourne, Australia.

In addition to having published a memoir, four novels, three poetry collections, and her bestselling Writing in a Nutshell series, she has been featured in a variety of publications and ABC Radio National shows such as Writer's Digest, Publisher's Weekly, The Guardian, Life Matters, and Poetica.

She is also the Publisher of Vine Leaves Press, and CEO of Independent Publishing Assistance.

Jessica Bell is a singer/songwriter, an award-winning author, and graphic designer. In addition to having published a memoir, four novels, three poetry collections, and her bestselling Writing in a Nutshell series, she has been featured in a variety of publications and ABC Radio National shows such as Writer's Digest , Publisher's Weekly , Mamam!a , Life Matters , and Poetica .

She is also the Publisher of Vine Leaves Press , CEO of Independent Publishing Assistance , and a voice-over actor.

In October 2016, she became the new lead singer of the well-known dream-pop group, Keep Shelly In Athens , and records and performs as a solo artist under the name BRUNO

Awards & Accreditations

​Semi-finalist in The 2017 Kindle Book Awards for Dear Reflection.

Finalist in The 2015 Kindle Book Awards for White Lady. ​ Semi-finalist in The 2013 Kindle Book Awards for The Book.

Semi-finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards 2012: Best Poetry for Fabric.

The Disguised Cicada's Click, was awarded 71st place in Rhyming Poem category of the 79th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition 2010


Published Articles & Other Writings​

Writing, Editing, & Publishing Advice:

The Creative Penn Book Cover Design Fundamentals: Questions to Consider Before Hiring A Designer

Alliance of Independent Authors Book Marketing: How to Create an Author Brand – Case Study

The Artist Unleashed Top Ten Pet Peeves of A Literary Magazine Editor

Alliance of Independent Authors Online Etiquette for the Indie Author Community

Live, Write, Thrive The Only Self-Publishing Platforms You'll Ever Need

The Artist Unleashed How to Prepare Your Manuscript in Microsoft Word Before Typesetting

Alliance of Independent Authors Writing: Front and Back Matter For Your Self-Published Book

Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris How to Write Chapter Endings That Make Readers Turn the Page

Writer’s Digest Self-Editing Advice: How to Tackle Character Consistency

Alliance of Independent Authors Writing: How to Self-Edit Your Novel

Writers Helping Writers Five Writing Exercises to Keep You on Top of Your Game

Wow! Women on Writing ​Writing Exercises to Feed A Starving Muse

Live, Write, Thrive Advice I Wish I'd Been Given When I Started

Writer Unboxed How to Change Telling into Showing

Writer's Digest Why Literary Fiction Isn’t Boring

Writer's Digest How to Subvert Adverbs and Clichés

Writer's Digest Don’t Be Afraid of Indie Publishing

Alliance of Independent Authors How to Survive Writing in a Narrow Niche

Alliance of Independent Authors How to Gain Inspiration from Writers' Retreats

Alliance of Independent Authors How Indie Publishing Compares to the Indie Music Scene

Alliance of Independent Authors How & Why to Get Published in Literary Magazines

Alliance of Independent Authors How to Conduct a Facebook Author Interview


Memoir & Personal Essays:

Rachel Thompson: Author | Poet | Advocate But That’s Not “Real” Depression

Disorder Magazine Growing Up Rock ‘n’ Roll

MamaM!a Because of one day, 20 years ago, I have never considered sex to be something special.


Short stories:

The Monarch Review When She Flicks the Latch

Flash Fiction Magazine Sorry


Poetry:

Poetry Repairs City Suicide The Only One Left Standing Mama’s Confession

Red River Review Flamenco Fun

Eunoia Review Rag Doll What You Found

Short, Fast & Deadly Flesh

Apeiron Review City Suicide

Mirror Dance Once

Visceral Uterus Gothic Neanderthal Twisted Velvet Chains

The Stray Branch Frayed Black Hole Below the Rind

The Lascaux Review Secret Friends

Cordite Poetry Review Organ Charms

Ramshackle Review By Tongues

Singer/Songerwriter

n October of 2016, I joined the chill-wave group, Keep Shelly in Athens. Since then I've toured Europe with the band, and released one full-length album, an EP, and four singles. With lush melodic beats and dreamy vocals Keep Shelly's production is an accessible and lighthearted entry into the world of down-tempo electronica. As The Guardian says, we'll "make you happy to feel sad."


In 2017, after many years of composing and releasing music as a solo artist under my own name, I became sick of being Jessica Bell and created a crazier and ballsier alter-ego, BRUNO. I released a couple of electronic pop/rock singles, and a full-length album (I SAID NO) in 2017. I've now transitioned into a more grungier punk pop sound. And also a few indie folk ballads.

Graphic Designer I began my career as a graphic designer when I self-published my first book as an author, a poetry collection called Twisted Velvet Chains, back in 2011. Being the type of person that 100% believes in the phrase ‘if there is a will there is a way,’ I embarked on a self-taught design journey. 1) Because I was penniless, and 2) Because I’ve always loved a creative challenge.

Very soon after my design debut, I started designing book covers for author friends as favours. I didn’t charge back then, as it was just a fun way to make use of my creative energy. Until one of my friends told me I had talent, and that I should start a business. I took her advice, and since then I have designed hundreds of covers for indie, traditional, and hybrid authors, many of which have hit bestseller lists, and won awards. A few have even graced the shelves of WH Smiths at Heathrow airport.

Being an author myself, I fully understand the need to be able to incorporate your vision into your book cover. I allow you to do this while simultaneously hitting the right target audience, nailing a professional design, and adding a bit of extra artistic flair.

Social media links:

Website

  1. https://www.facebook.com/jessbell.vineleaves
  2. https://twitter.com/MsBessieBell
  3. https://www.instagram.com/msbessiebell/
  4. https://www.iamjessicabell.com/