Tag Archives: advice

Goodbye, Authonomy

I originally joined Authonomy in 2010, back in the days when I had the time and energy to engage with a very busy community of authors. An early extract of ‘New Beginnings’ received heaps of favourable and constructive feedback, all … Continue reading

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Something has to go!

During the last four years, I’ve gradually built up a modest online presence via various platforms. As well as this blog, I have a website, a Twitter account, two Facebook pages and various other media through which I’ve been able … Continue reading

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The WoMentoring Project

Reblogged from The WoMentoring Project Welcome to The WoMentoring Project   The WoMentoring Project exists to offer free mentoring by professional literary women to talented up and coming female writers who would otherwise find it difficult to access similar opportunities. The … Continue reading

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What would you do?

Imagine that you’d made several requests for information and payment relating to your intellectual property. Imagine that, more than a year since your first request for that information and payment, you were still waiting for a response. Imagine that you … Continue reading

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The Welsh Academy’s Writers’ Fair

On Saturday (3 November) I attended The Welsh Academy’s inaugural Writers’ Fair in Cardiff. The fair took place in the theatre at The Gate in Roath, a beautifully refurbished church with an art gallery, café, the theatre and no doubt … Continue reading

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How to write a book in 30 days

photo from Liverpool University I’m not sure when this was originally published, but I came across it today via a link on Twitter and thought I’d share it here for several reasons: 1. I’m curious to find out if it … Continue reading

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Would You Give Your Book To A Stranger?

I subscribe to Stephanie Hale’s “Rich Writer, Poor Writer” newsletter, and today’s article has given me much to think about, so I thought I’d share it here. One thing that never ceases to amaze me is successful writers’ attitude towards … Continue reading

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Recharging my motivation, thanks to Marc and Angel

My motivation has been waning somewhat of late. I’m normally a very positive thinker, and maintaining an optimistic view on life and its challenges usually comes quite naturally to me. As an author I have two goals – to find … Continue reading

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Writing an author bio

I’m curious about the advice given to authors to write one’s biography in the third person. I’ve never seen it stipulated anywhere that one should write it that way, but it certainly seems to be a universally accepted convention adopted … Continue reading

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Bestselling Author Shares 3 Tips for Building Your Blog Audience

Originally posted by Erica on Just Another WordPress Weblog – some great advice: Bestselling Author Shares 3 Tips for Building Your Blog Audience.

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