Category: The writer’s life

A clear vision for your book

A little while ago, a writer (Jaraslawa, an accomplished circus trick rider, a part-time intelligence officer, and a highly skilled swordswoman) wrote to me to…

Harry 20 May 2022

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How to Stay Resilient | Jack Jordan Takeover

What do all successful writers have in common? A number of answers may spring to mind, but you’ll find that ‘resilience’ is one you’d struggle…

Esther 17 May 2022

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Social Media for Authors | Aliya Ali-Afzal Takeover

Author and Jericho Writers member Ailya Ali-Afzal hadn’t touched social media before her debut, but she quickly found it an engaging and creative way to…

Esther 10 May 2022

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The Book of Tom – or how to see a halo

As you all know, I have about a million kids. (Don’t ask me for an exact number; I haven’t counted recently.) The older boy, Tom,…

Harry 6 May 2022

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Authority, platform – and wit

I don’t always talk enough about non-fiction, which is daft in a way, because plenty of you write it and I’ve always enjoyed doing so…

Harry 29 April 2022

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Writing when life gets busy | Emma Cooper takeover

Today, we’ve brought in the delightful Emma Cooper to share some tips with you. An author of acclaimed book club fiction novels, as well as…

Esther 26 April 2022

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What books? How many? How bossy? How greedy?

Earlier this week, I did a members’ webinar on Trad Publishing vs Self-Publishing, and how to choose your route. I can’t recap the whole of…

Harry 22 April 2022

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Conversations with fists

Folks, I’ve had covid all week and today is my birthday. So I reckon I’m justified in giving y’all / youse a slightly cheaty email…

Harry 8 April 2022

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Author Branding the Cringe-Free Way | Anna Caig Takeover

You might have found yourself shrinking away from this topic. Maybe you’re already skimming, wondering if there’s really anything for you here. Yet, author marketing…

Esther 5 April 2022

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Ooh, Your Grace

The missus and I have slightly random TV habits and don’t generally just sit down to watch whatever the show-of-the-moment is. But I will say…

Harry 1 April 2022

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