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Practical writing tools: infographics, templates, tips, tricks, advice, and reviews of books and software for the aspiring alternative history author.
If you’ve decided to self-publish your book, and you want a physical book to hold in your hands – much more satisfying than an eBook – then the easiest…
I was recently commissioned to write a chapter for a new creative writing book, called The Art of the Novel. My chapter is about how not to bore…
Correct grammar is one of the critical distinctions between a successful writer and an unsuccessful one. Sadly, many beginning writers neglect it. As part of a new series…
My first commercially published novel, A Kill in the Morning came out in 2014, and working on it with a professional editor taught me about the process of copy…
I’m a commercially published author, so I’ve been through the process of writing a novel several times and know that inspiration can strike at any time. I’ve learnt…
I’m probably the best procrastinator in the world. I could have procrastinated for England… if I got round to it and didn’t keep getting distracted by other stuff….
I’ve been using the Pomodoro Technique for the last few years now and I think it really helps with: Motivating yourself to write. Limiting distractions. Helping to keep…
The Manchester Speculative Fiction Group, of which I’m a member, is producing a showcase anthology. We are currently looking for writers to submit stories for inclusion. The anthology…
First an analogy to help understand why dealing with criticism as an author is important: Writing a book is like having a baby. You’ve spent years getting your…
Good Book Cover Design is Vital The book cover design is one of the most critical factors in a book’s success. There are only really three things that…