Self-publishing books is something that’s pretty common now. Because of it’s popularity, when you decide to self-publish your work, there’s a wealth of information out there which means with a good amount of research, nothing will surprise you right? Wrong. Here are four things that will surprise you about self-publishing, even after you’ve … [Read more…]
I think you all know that that I believe very firmly that you can indeed make money as a writer (as a full time writer, I’m the living proof that this is possible). But don’t just take me word for it. Today I have a guest post from Emily Jones, a freelance writer, who also … [Read more…]
Today I’m sharing a guest post from author Anne Goodwin. Anne’s post will talk about why it’s important to follow your dreams and not let fear hold you back – something I think we can all use a little help with sometimes. Over to Anne: You Don’t Know Until You Try by Anne … [Read more…]
One of the things I get asked a lot by people is how I manage to fit everything in – my own writing, my freelance writing and my blog. The truth is, I fit it all in because I make a conscious decision to fit it all in. Its not because I’m some sort … [Read more…]
If you read my post reflecting on last year’s bucket last, then you’ll know that I said I would be posting this year’s list today. In my post about setting realistic goals (which has some advice if you want to set goals but don’t know where to start or you just need a bit of … [Read more…]
You might remember not so long ago I wrote a post called Am I A Writer? The Debate. I won’t rehash the full post here but the gist of it was me debating when I would feel comfortable calling myself a writer. Seriously, if you haven’t read it, have a look now (this post will … [Read more…]
I’ve noticed a lot when I’ve been talking about writing fiction that a lot of the comments I get are from people saying they’d love to do it, but they don’t have the confidence to go for it. I would love to tell you all I’m super confident in my writing, but I’ll be honest … [Read more…]
I’ve always said that creative writing isn’t something you can teach. It’s like singing – you can either do it or you can’t. However, plenty of singers go for singing lessons and really benefit from them so is it the same with creative writing? You can’t teach someone to be creative, but maybe it’s possible … [Read more…]
When you first start out writing fiction, you will soon find the genre you feel the most comfortable writing in. This is most often the genre you read the most. You are comfortable with it – you know what is expected, and people always advise you to write what you know. This is great if … [Read more…]
It’s not easy to get a traditional publishing deal, especially as a new author, but it is possible. Below are some tips to help you secure that elusive deal. It is possible to get deals with small independent publishers by pitching them yourself (if you choose this route, make sure the publishers are not vanity publishers before … [Read more…]