Hayden Ball
Books
Three books written for the same kind of reader: curious, busy and new to the subject.
Written in English
Before You Sign Up
A Plain-English Beginner's Guide to Online Casinos
The guide I wish I'd had the first time I opened a casino account. It walks through licensing, the registration form, identity checks, bonus terms, deposits and withdrawals, the games and how to stay in control, without encouraging anyone to gamble.
Inside
- The Basics
- Signing Up
- Money In, Money Out
- Understanding the Games
- Staying in Control
- When Things Go Wrong
- Behind the Review
57 chapters and five appendices, including a checklist for before you sign up and a bonus worksheet.
Written in English
Explain It Simply
A Writer's Guide to Beginner-Friendly Guides and Explainers
A craft book about writing for the reader who knows nothing about your subject: how to plan, write, edit and test explainers, with most examples taken from gambling content, where clear and honest explanation really matters.
Inside
- Understanding Beginners
- Planning
- Writing
- Specific Formats
- Editing and Testing
- Ethics
70 chapters and six appendices, including a plain words list and an explainer checklist.
Written in English
Blue Hours
A Diver's Love Letter to the Maltese Islands
A personal book about diving around Malta, Gozo and Comino: learning to breathe underwater, the reefs, caves and wrecks of the islands, life under the surface, diving safely and protecting the sea.
Inside
- Learning to Breathe
- The Islands
- Life Under the Surface
- Diving Safely
- Protecting the Sea
73 chapters and six appendices, including a pre-dive checklist and a responsible diver's code.