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What is a copywriter?
Now that I have introduced my copywriting services into my business, I thought it would be a good idea to explain exactly what a...
Jul 10, 20231 min read

How to find the time to write
As a writer one of your biggest problems can be finding the time to actually write, or finding any excuse to avoid it. Your book isn't...
Oct 3, 20223 min read


The self-publishing process
On May 6th 2022, I self-published my first novel... And now I am sharing my experience in the hopes it can help someone with their...
Aug 19, 20227 min read


Primary school English lies
One thing I have learnt and noticed as a writer and editor is how scarred we are from primary school English lessons. There were so many...
Jun 24, 20223 min read

Writing in 2nd person
You, I am writing this blog post for you... Essentially, this is second person... Writing in 2nd person (aka direct address) is one of my...
Jun 10, 20224 min read


Editing Tips for Microsoft Word
As a writer and editor, I have a few tips and tricks that can instantly tidy up a piece of work and help it get ready for the editing...
Apr 22, 20224 min read


Signs you're DONE with your manuscript
As a writer it can be so hard to get to the point where you feel like you have completely finished your book. After spending so long...
Mar 25, 20224 min read


The importance of typesetting
Typesetting is an extremely important part of the publishing process in both traditional publishing and self publishing. Typesetting...
Mar 10, 20222 min read


What to do BEFORE hiring an editor
Have you finished writing your book? Are you looking for an editor? Here is what you need to know and what you need to do before hiring...
Feb 24, 20223 min read


Productivity Tips for 2022
For my first blog post of 2022, I thought I'd step out of my typical blogging 'niche' and write about productivity. As a small business...
Jan 6, 20223 min read


World Building
World building plays an essential part in any piece of writing, especially in fiction. When you first think of world building, your mind...
Dec 3, 20213 min read


What is an Unreliable Narrator?
An unreliable narrator is a character that tells you the story with some kind of lack in credibility. This technique can be difficult to...
Sep 30, 20213 min read


What is Flash Fiction?
Flash fiction (aka short shorts, micro-stories, napkin fiction, nanotales or postcard fiction) is a very short story. There is a whole...
Aug 27, 20212 min read

Writing Perspectives - 1st, 2nd or 3rd Person?
Should I write in first, second or third person? Good question! There is no right or wrong answer, choose what's right for you and your...
Jul 22, 20213 min read


Writing Prompts For Beginners
Writing prompts are great for when you are starting out as a writer or if you are a little bit stuck/ blocked. Writing prompts don't have...
Jun 10, 20213 min read


Tips For Editing Your Own Work
As much as having a second pair of eyes look at your work is important, sometimes that isn't possible. As a writer, it's really useful to...
Mar 29, 20212 min read


Staying Productive
This weeks blog post is a little different to the other posts on this website and a little out of my niche'. However, I thought it would...
Feb 22, 20213 min read


Tackling Writer's Block
Whether you're a novelist, a student or a budding writer, then you probably have experienced writer's block at some point. To put it...
Feb 8, 20213 min read


Writing Tips For Beginners
Today I wanted to share with you some of the advice I have for people who are starting out with writing. Now, of course I am no expert...
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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