First Impressions of ‘How To Write A Classic’ Course for Authors by The Novelry (KritikMe)
If you've ever wished you could write a book that would be received as well by adults as it would by children, or if you've ever dreamed of achieving even a tenth of the success of JK Rowling or other hugely successful authors (and I don't mean just in monetary...
Edit Your Own Writing With Confidence – Demo of ProWritingAid
Would you like to be able to edit your own work and take your writing to a more professional level? Having a well-edited manuscript to self-publish or send off to agents you're hoping will represent you is key to getting noticed in the right way! I first heard of...
The Shortest Route From First To Second Draft
Do you have a process from getting swiftly from first to second draft? A process that ensures your second draft includes everything you need to potentially make it the last draft you write before editing to completion? In this video, I share the process I've developed...
Why I’m Cheating on Scrivener (Vellum Stole My Heart!)
After championing darling Scrivener as my writing tool of choice for the past year and a half, I admit, I've been cheating on him lately. Well, not exactly cheating. More like buddying up with another partner at the same time. I recently purchased a copy of Vellum,...
Quote from J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger's character, Holden Caulfield, caught me from the first sentence of the book, The Catcher in the Rye, with the line: "If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was...
How To Write From An Eight-Year-Old’s Viewpoint
I'm currently working on a novel and am using dual timelines - one for my adult protagonist, the other from a child's viewpoint. At the start of the novel, the child is eight years old. I'm writing in first person point of view, and I want the language I use...
Self-Publishing Masterclass Part 1 – Intro and Frequently Asked Questions
Self-Publishing Masterclass Part 1 - Intro and Frequently Asked Questions This is the first part of the workshop I ran for the Just Write author group in Preston, in January 2017. Here's what you can learn about in part 1: A brief introduction - who I am, how I...
Self-Publishing Masterclass Part 2 – Amazon Kindle Upload Process
Self-Publishing Masterclass Part 2 - Amazon Kindle Upload Process This is the second part of the workshop I ran for the Just Write author group in Preston, in January 2017. Here's what you can learn about in part 2: The step-by-step process for uploading a new...
Self-Publishing Masterclass Part 3 – Marketing Strategies
Self-Publishing Masterclass Part 3 - Marketing Strategies This is the third and final part of the workshop I ran for the Just Write author group in Preston, in January 2017. Here's what you can learn about in part 3: The best marketing strategies to help you...
The 10 Essential Ingredients Every Author Website Needs
Do you know why every business owner should write a non-fiction book? Find out the reasons why and more importantly, how to get started writing YOUR book!
Book Review: How To Write A Sizzling Synopsis By Bryan Cohen
In How To Write A Sizzling Synopsis, Bryan outlines the exact format he uses to create book descriptions that not only sound good but more importantly, encourage readers to click the Buy button.
How To Design Your Own Professional-Looking Book Cover
If you’ve ever wondered if you can design your own professional-looking book cover, the answer is a resounding YES, as long as you follow these guidelines!
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