AI, for writers, is a minefield. There’s the plagiarism, the ickiness that someone can so easily mimic our writing style, cadence and tone, the misuse of intellectual property rights, the risk of our jobs being...
Read MoreYou know how you hear about something new and then you hear about the same thing a few more times before you really take note? I was the same with Schitt's Creek and in more recent times, body-doubling. The term 'body-doubling' is one I've only just learned about but it's a notion I recognise as a mechanism I've used as far as I can remember to focus and get started on things.
Read MoreThere's a lot of learning by osmosis that comes with being a fiction writer who reads a ton of fiction books. An innate understanding of the flow and rhythm and twists and turns within the stories of new and old.
Read MoreMy first four books were traditionally published. Between them, they sold over 60,000 copies. It was a dream come true. So, why then give self-publishing a go? There were two reasons.
Read MoreKeeping a blog's editorial calendar padded out with content that's relevant, fresh, interesting, helpful, and engaging is a continual work in progress. Here are 5 really simple tried and tested ways to come up with enough ideas to fill an editorial calendar with content we can be proud of.
Read MoreAs a writer, self-editing is an essential part of the creative process, albeit a daunting one. Spotting errors and inconsistencies in our own work can be a right ol’ challenge.
Read MoreWriting is wonderful when it’s all going well, the words are flowing and you’re totally ‘in it’. It’s the best feeling. When it’s not going so well? Gah, it’s incredibly frustrating. We’ve all seen (and...
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