Has that Gremlin Writers Block hit you? Today we discuss ways in which you can overcome the frustration of that gremlin through exercise etc.
Sunday, 28 March 2021
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
P047 FORMATTING A CHILDRENS MANUSCRIPT
Whether you are submitting to an editor, agent or publisher you really do need to ensure your manuscript is formatted correctly. Not only do these tips help with children's manuscripts they can be adapted for all types of books.
Saturday, 20 March 2021
B030 THE COLUMBO CLOSE
I'm sure many of you will have heard of the TV Detective Columbo. Let me explain to you how the world of TV fiction was used to develop the sales training programme for one of the top coffee providers in the world. You will be surprised at how simple the art of words can bring two worlds together.
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
P046 CREATING A FLEXIBLE WRITING OUTLINE
Ensuring your story is enticing to readers is the one job all writers really want to achieve. To do this you need to understand where your story is going to go. By drawing up an outline on the crisis, conflict, characters and scenes it will help you produce a book that will flow, and be the best it can possibly be.
Saturday, 13 March 2021
B029 TIPS FOR CREATING GREAT CHARACTERS
A story is only as good as the journey it takes its readers on and part of that journey is allowing readers to hold hands with your characters. Don’t just have good characters, make sure yours are great. Here are some tips to help you create them.
Tuesday, 9 March 2021
P045 USING KICKSTARTER TO FUND YOUR BOOK
You've written your book but need to fund getting it published. One of the newest ways of doing this is to create a fund from future readers willing to support your reading. Today we talk a bout using Kickstarter to fund your book launch.
Saturday, 6 March 2021
B028 CREATING AN AUTHORS PRESS KIT
Getting your name and details of your book out into the world is as important as writing the book itself. One key element all authors should have is a good Media or Press Kit. Here I list the necessary items needed that you should include in yours.
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
I002 IN CONVERSATION WITH LIS McDERMOTT
An informal interview with trained musician, musical educator, professional photographer, writer, poet and now mentor Lis McDermott. She had me laughing by throwing a few surprises into the conversation. A fun interview.
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