“Show don’t tell” is one of those pieces of writing advice that’s been quoted so many times the words have almost faded into the background for many writers. But useful they are. And they are also more challenging to follow than some writers may be aware of. Just pick up most bestselling books, and you’ll …
So you’ve finally published your novel after two painstaking years of work, and you set off on the adventure into the unknown of being a published author. It’s super exciting. The big publication day arrives and your book becomes available online for people to buy. It may not seem like a big change in the …
Top 5 lessons I’ve learnt two months into being a published author… Read More »
How can a new author build their profile amidst the vast world of writers, many of whom are already well-known? It’s a question I’ve been grappling with in recent months. I’m the author of Secrets of a River Swimmer, an inspirational and humorous fictional novel about a journey within a cold Scottish river. The book …
