How to write commercial fiction Writing books for a commercial market What does ‘commercial fiction’ mean and how can you ensure your novels appeal to the masses? This newsletter contains… Sarah 11 August 2020 0 Comments
Looking for children’s book reviewers – children (8-12) or adults Hi Everyone Who would like to download a free copy of a children’s adventure story for 8 – 12. year-olds? It’s already published and selling… gloria 9 August 2020 0 Comments
The three page novel A friend of mine is a painter. He was in a grump the other day because he’d been working all morning on a new canvas,… Harry 7 August 2020 3 Comments
How to work with an editor Getting professional feedback on your work Nothing has improved my writing more than working with a professional editor. This newsletter highlights the help available… Sarah 4 August 2020 1 Comment
The empty cover Oh ye merry folk of writing, I have tidings to bring … but, in the best traditions of suspense, I’m not going to tell you… Harry 31 July 2020 6 Comments
How to start and end a story Compelling beginnings and reader-happy endings The start and end of your story are perhaps the two most crucial elements. At the beginning, you need to… Sarah 28 July 2020 1 Comment
Prologue and introduction Hey everyone! I know i joined a while ago and never posted anything, but here it is. The prologue to one of my longer works.… rowena 25 July 2020 0 Comments
Infinite Shelf Space & the Gatekeeper’s Myth An interesting thought this week, arising from my Summer Festival conversation with Jenny Geras, the CEO of Bookouture, on Tuesday this week. If you’re a… Harry 24 July 2020 4 Comments
Advice on writing historical fiction How to write about the past I have tremendous respect for anyone who writes historical fiction. Not only are you tied to reality in terms… Sarah 21 July 2020 2 Comments
An arctic tale I once saw a documentary about dog sledding in the Arctic. The show had (I think) three teams racing to the Pole using broadly the… Harry 17 July 2020 14 Comments