Don’t be scared – Editing is your best friend – yes really!
I have lost count of the number of times I have seen people on writers forum ask – “Do I really…
How do I choose a publisher?
Despite all the trials and tribulations of last year, and the start of this one, there are some of you who…
What being a writer looks like
So I thought it would be a bit of fun now that my Out of Your Head and Onto The Page…
Writing Prompt Pictures
For all those who access their inspiration visually, here are some picture writing prompts, work through them one by one
Block Off!
writers block can be a real issue for anyone who writes, whether that’s books, articles, blogs, or talks. Anything that involves you having to translate the myriad wonders of your mind, into simple words that you can put on a page is bound to be tricky isn’t it?
Write a book!
you may be one of the 83% of the world who wants to write a book, has started writing a book, feels they have a book 'in them' if this is you, get started with 'out of your head and onto the page'
First aid, Frisbees & Festivals
Picture it, a hot summers day at a festival, dancing, flirty, laughing in a clearing in the crowd, when I got hit in the head by a frisbee travelling at full speed. Everything stopped, it took a full minute for me to realise that my head hurt, a lot.
Day out at the STI Clinic
My friend Caroline has led a very sheltered life and has only been with one man who she met at nineteen. She lives through, and for, the next instalment of her Celebrity magazines and soap operas. But, more than celebrity and drama, Caroline finds sex fascinating;
Author websites and why you really need one
There are tons of myths around websites, from they have to be designed by a professional, that they cost thousands of…
Do authors need a mailing list?
Call it whatever you want; a mailing, email or contact list, whenever we talk about this, what we mean is a…
Who is your ideal reader?
If, when I asked this question you answered “everyone!” then let me give it to you straight, prepare yourself as I…
Make Friends With Social Media
These days even with a traditional publisher, you probably need to be your own marketing department. Which means you have to…
Writers Block LIVE Q&A
You may remember that I wrote all about writers block in an article a while ago, and many of you have…
Covering Your Design
I have spoken before about the controversial nature of book cover design, popping into any online writers forum will show you…
National Grief Awareness Week 2020
You may not know it, and it may be something you don't want to think about, but National Grief Awareness Week starts today (2nd to the 8th December)