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Real Artists Ship: How to Finish What You Started

Do you have a folder full of half-finished stories? You’re not alone. This article explores why it’s vital to finish what you started, why many writers get trapped…

Is Blind Judging a Good Thing?

At first glance it seems like blind judging is a great idea, but there are some surprising issues. Discover the nuances.

I’m Shortlisted for the Letterkenny Flash Fiction Prize

The organisers of the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival contacted me recently, to let me know that my flash fiction story This Will Be the Hole is one…

How To Write a Blurb

Maybe you spent ten years writing your novel, but you still only have ten seconds to sell it to a potential reader… and that’s why you need to know how to write a blurb.

How to Write a Tagline for a Novel

A great tagline can make the difference between your novel selling like hot cakes and it not selling at all… and that, fundamentally, is why you need to…

Why You Should Join a Writing Group

So, you’ve heard about writing groups? Maybe you’re even thinking of joining one. Good, because if you want to write and publish a novel, then joining a writing…

Vanity Publishing – What It Is and Why You Shouldn’t Do It

You’ve probably heard the term “vanity publishing”. But what is it exactly? Everyone seems to think it’s bad, but why is it a problem? What’s the difference between…

Five Easy and Ethical Alternatives to Amazon

Amazon has had a lot of negative publicity about its ethics, and that’s led to some people looking for alternatives. In this article first I’m going to look…

How to Copyright a Story

I’ve been helping aspiring authors for a long time now and one issue that new writers always seem very concerned about is how to copyright their work. This…

Logline Examples

Several years ago, I invented the Killogator logline formula. It’s been incredibly popular because, well, it works. But people who’re trying to use the formula often ask me…