Aug 20, 20204 minHow to write a synopsis for agentsWriting a synopsis is daunting, so here are some tips on what to include and how to format correctly.
May 25, 20206 minHow much does a book editor cost? (And how to reduce their fee)In an industry where authors earn so little, it can be tricky to decide whether paying for a copy-editor is worthwhile. So... is it?
May 7, 20204 minHow to write a query letter for agentsYou've picked out your agents, now you need to write your query letter. Here are some dos and don'ts.
Apr 9, 20205 min5 myths about working with a copy-editorI’ve heard a lot of myths about working with editors, so I'm here to debunk a few of them. Buckle up!
Mar 27, 20206 minAuthor chat: Bex HoganAs part of a new series on this blog, I’m going to be talking with various authors, and first up is Bex Hogan, author of Viper and Venom.
Feb 27, 20205 min6 mistakes newbie writers make All writers make mistakes. It's how we figure out what process works for us. Here are 6 mistakes most newbie writers make.
Feb 2, 20205 min5 ways to find a literary agent If you're going to tackle querying right, you need to build up a substantial list of agents. So let's talk about how to find them.
Jan 9, 20208 minHow to edit the first draft of your novelFirst drafts are hard to write. They are even harder to edit. Here's a little guide on how to go about tackling those first edits.
Nov 6, 20193 minExperiencing the 'flow' in writingHave you ever settled in for a writing session and completely lost track of time? This is an experience we call ‘flow’.