Jan 11, 20213 minWhy you should use beta readersBeta readers are one of the most valuable resources in any writer’s arsenal, and here's why.
Dec 21, 20203 min21 Writing Competitions for 2021Let 2021 be the year you get your writing out there. Here are 21 writing competitions to enter.
Dec 11, 20205 minHow not to start your storyEveryone has an opinion on the *right* way to start a story. Here, I look at the layers behind all that... advice.
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.