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Jul 10, 20231 min read
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...
Oct 3, 20223 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...
Aug 19, 20227 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...
Jun 24, 20223 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 10, 20224 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...
Apr 22, 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...
Mar 25, 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 10, 20222 min read
The importance of typesetting
Typesetting is an extremely important part of the publishing process in both traditional publishing and self publishing. Typesetting...
Feb 24, 20223 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...
Jan 6, 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...
Dec 3, 20213 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...
Sep 30, 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...
Aug 27, 20212 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...
Jul 22, 20213 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...
Jun 9, 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...
Mar 29, 20212 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...
Feb 22, 20213 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 8, 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...
Jan 20, 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...
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