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This month, I experienced something every indie author dreams of: I went viral for the first time. And the best part? It was entirely organic—no paid advertising, no massive budget, just a shift in strategy. I created a reel advertising my MC romance series that pulled in 39,000 views on Facebook. At first, I thought…
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One of the best writing tips I learned about developing characters when I was doing my Masters in Creative Writing was to give them a unique ‘metaphor family’. The way I write how a musician speaks and thinks will be different from the way a doctor does and that should be included in their use…
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You may have noticed when you walk into a bookshop or shop online that there have been a substantial uptake in modern retellings over the recent years. The market is in a boom and there is no indication of that slowing down anytime soon. In this blog post we explore the different variations of…
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Congratulations you have completed your book and now it’s time to start the editing process but do you know what you really need? In this blog post we explore the different variations of editing so that you can make an informed choice.
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It may already feel like real life and science fiction are converging. In our present AI is constantly evolving, technology is advancing to the point where you’ll be able to feel touch through your prosthetic limb and the political landscape is something out of dystopian nightmare.
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It doesn’t matter if you’re an editor, beta reader or simply taking part in a creative writing workshop, feedback is an important part of the writing process. It’s essential that you know the best way in which to deliver it so you don’t discourage the writer from continuing with their project. We’ve developed some tips…
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Word choice is very important when it comes to writing. Using the wrong terminology can take a reader right out of the piece and can diminish the impact of the scene that you’re creating. This can be one of the reasons your readers aren’t falling in love with your work.