It’s not easy to get a traditional publishing deal, especially as a new author, but it is possible. Below are some tips to help you secure that elusive deal. It is possible to get deals with small independent publishers by pitching them yourself (if you choose this route, make sure the publishers are not vanity publishers before … [Read more…]
Have you always dreamed of writing a novel, or do you just have a killer idea for one that won’t leave you alone? Now is the time to start. Often, starting is the hardest part, but once you do start, you’ll soon be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner. Here are five simple tips … [Read more…]
There are many options available for self publishing your book, but I think self-publishing on Amazon is still by far the best option to reach a wider audience (and no I’m not being paid to say that) and I think it is by far the most popular platform with writers and readers alike. For that reason, … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Anything Goes linky, week 59! #AnythingGoes info for you This linky, which I co-host with Janet from Rambles, Rants and Writings is for any type of posts on any subject. Literally Anything Goes! It will run from 12.05am Monday to 7pm Friday, so there is plenty time to link up. And if … [Read more…]
This week, we have Nia from Nia Patten Looks taking part in the Blogger Spotlight interview. If you would like to take part, and your blog is under six months old, or has been re-launched in the last six months, please email me randommusings29@gmail.com 1 Firstly, tell us a little bit about yourself My name is … [Read more…]
Imagine you’ve sent your manuscript out to hundreds of agents and publishers. You’ve received rejection after rejection and suddenly, there it is: The glowing email offering to publish your manuscript and telling you how wonderful you are. Of course you want to believe it – I mean you are wonderful aren’t you and of course … [Read more…]
Now, Blogger Club UK is three times the fun with all three of us here every week. That’s three times the retweets and three times the promotion, meaning Blogger Club UK is now bigger and better than ever before. Every Wednesday, join me, Becky and Clare with your favourite post of the week! The … [Read more…]
As bloggers, one thing we all have in common is a love for writing. Now imagine how amazing it would be to be able to quit your day job and get paid to write full time. There was a time I would have said it was impossible unless you were one of the lucky few … [Read more…]
There are advantages and disadvantages to both self publishing and traditional publishing – the key to choosing which route you will take is to weigh up your options and see which method is right for you. In an ideal world, you’d write your novel and within days someone would offer you a six figure deal. … [Read more…]
Do you want to write some fiction but don’t know where to start? Have a look below at some of these five creative writing prompts – sometimes something so simple can really connect with you, and before you know it, you’re inspired and writing away. You wake up in the middle of a forest. … [Read more…]