Is a Manuscript Assessment Worth the Investment?
In this post, I explore what a manuscript assessment is, what its advantages and disadvantages are and how it differs from a developmental edit. Share this post in your favourite …
The T Word – Tips and information for independent authors.
Writing the Gothic Part 1:Setting
This post is the first in a series looking at writing gothic fiction. In it, I explore what it takes to create a setting filled with menace, one that evokes …
5 Challenges of Historical Fiction Writing
This is the second in my series focusing on historical fiction writing. If you’d like to read the previous post, Creating a Believable World, please click here. In this post, …
Story Timelines: A Guide
Choosing the most effective story timeline for your novel is an important decision. Read this post for an overview of the different timeline structures. Share this post in your favourite …
Writing Genre Fiction– 5 Tips to Enhance Your Craft
This post gives some of the important points to consider when setting out to write genre fiction.
Writing Historical Fiction – How to Create A Believable World
This post gives tips on how to build an authentic sense of time and place in your historical fiction writing. Share this post in your favourite places No-one said writing …
How to Write for Your Audience
In my post 7 Tips for Writing a Great Memoir, I advise ‘consider who you are writing for’. But what does that mean? This post aims to answer this question …
7 Tips for Writing a Great Memoir
Do you want to write your memoir, but have no idea where to start? Follow my seven tips to help you hone your memoir writing craft and create a work …
What is Creative Nonfiction?
This post is the first in a series on writing in the creative/narrative nonfiction genre and will outline exactly what it is. Share this post in your favourite places! Telling …
How to deconstruct a novel and deepen your writing
Read on to find out about some simple techniques you can employ to help deepen your writing. Share in your favourite places! As writers, we know there is a ton …
11 Tips for Working with an Editor for the First Time
Looking to work with an editor? Get some handy tips to make the process a smooth one. Share this post in your favourite places! Before Submission 1. Think carefully about …
A Simple Guide to the Fiction Editing Process
If you haven’t worked with an editor before, or have and would still like some straightforward advice, why not have a read of my simple guide to the fiction editing …
My Guide to The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing
Share this post in your favourite places Finished writing your book? Find out whether the self-publishing route is for you. Securing a six-figure book deal is the stuff of dreams. …
