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5 myths about working with a copy-editor
I’ve heard a lot of myths about working with editors, so I'm here to debunk a few of them. Buckle up!
Apr 9, 20205 min read


Author chat: Bex Hogan
As 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.
Mar 27, 20206 min read


6 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 27, 20205 min read


5 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.
Feb 2, 20205 min read


How to edit the first draft of your novel
First 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.
Jan 9, 20208 min read


Experiencing the 'flow' in writing
Have you ever settled in for a writing session and completely lost track of time? This is an experience we call ‘flow’.
Nov 6, 20193 min read


NaNoWriMo: A survival guide
It’s that time of year again: NaNoWriMo! Time to bash out a novel in 30 days. Piece of cake, right? Here's my survival guide for conquer
Oct 12, 20196 min read


What are the different types of editing?
Your manuscript will require different levels of editing at different stages of its life. Here are the four types of editing you might have
Sep 26, 20196 min read


5 more tips for writing your novel in Word
Word is a marvellous tool. We've already looked at five tips for using it to write your novel, so here are five more.
Sep 15, 20195 min read
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