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Ten tips to ensure that your time out isn’t forever. Every writer hits a wall. The difference between a productive pause and a permanent stall usually isn’t willpower — it’s [...]

Festivals are great ways for authors to broaden their reach and build their readerships. Here are a few tips for authors looking to snag a place on panels or seminars at festivals or other book [...]

One of the great things about working with a publisher is that you outsource the proofing of your work. The publisher bought the book, so it’s their responsibility to make sure all the [...]

I’ve been on this self-publishing journey for a while. But now it’s getting real. I’m starting to think about an actual publishing date, probably right around the beginning of [...]

1. They’re basically your book’s first date outfit Let’s be real – people absolutely judge books by their covers. You’ve got maybe three seconds to catch [...]

I was asked about this the other day, and found myself unable to answer without changing my mind. Here’s the list. But in no particular order. Boiler Room Glengarry Glen Ross Mrs Watanabe: [...]

George Orwell wrote his essay “Politics and the English Language” in 1946. In it, he criticised the “ugly and inaccurate” written English of his time and examined the [...]

I received an assignment recently: to write a story about how much Presidents in the past have increased their net worth whilst in office. I started out by using good old Google to see if I could [...]

From Parade and Classic Rock: More than half a century ago, the legendary music broadcaster John Peel invited Thin Lizzy to the BBC Maida Vale studios in London to record four songs for his Top [...]

A good story is one that connects emotionally, engages the audience, and leaves a lasting impression — whether it’s told in a book, a podcast, a film, or around a dinner table. While styles [...]