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…]
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…]
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…]
Am I a writer, just because I’ve written something, or is there more to it than that? I think this debate has been around for as long as writers have been around. Everyone has an opinion on it, but there seems to be no hard and fast rules. I mean in theory, you … [Read more…]
As you know, August’s theme is all about writing, so what better way to start than with an interview with author Will Pollock. Will’s book, Leaving Triscuit is available now on Amazon. Leaving Triscuit Say “hello” to better good-byes. “Leaving Triscuit” is a blueprint on how you can heal the stress of leaving pets while … [Read more…]
I know I say this every month, but oh my god – it’s August already? How has this happened? You know, I still catch myself saying “Once the year gets started properly, I’ll do XYZ”. I think it’s fair to say the year has started properly considering it’s more than half way over. And now … [Read more…]