On Writing… or Not Writing… and Marketing by Susie Bower
For the first time in years, I'm not writing. Instead, I'm counting down the days until my new children's book – The Invisibles – flies into the world. On my …
A tribute to the bright lights of Teignmouth – by Lucy Martin
While the rest of the country and most of the world is grimly foretelling disaster – a tornado of fascism billowing in on the wind that isn’t properly connected to …
Cover design: where to start? – by Bob Fairbrother
Well, a book is judged by its cover …and the name on it (oh)…and the strong reviews (oh)… and, of course, the weight of the marketing spend behind it (oh, …
Why a wet day in January is perfect for a walk in the woods – by Melissa Noble
A wet walk in the woods banishes the January blues and gets creative sparks flying… It’s 09:49 and the sky’s blanketed in grey. The 40ft conifer that half-blocks my view …
Book launch of ‘We Are Made’ – by John Ludlam
Local author, John Ludlam, has released a gripping new historical novel set in the dark days of 1938, as Europe was sliding towards the chaos of all-out war and Britain …
The Daylight Saving Club – by Melissa Noble
Helping you thrive through winter Introduction Once the clocks go back, it can feel like we're in for a bit of a slog. That’s why I’ve created the Daylight Saving …
Where do writers get their ideas from? – by Ffion Mackenzie
Whether you want to write that best-seller novel, an award winning short story or an invaluable ‘How to' book,’ you’ll need ideas to kick start your writing. In this series, …
Writing in Two Different Genres – by Elizabeth Ducie
When I wrote my debut novel between 2006 and 2014 (yes, it really did take me 8 years) no-one told me I should write to genre. Consequently, Gorgito’s Ice Rink …
The dreaded Writer’s Block, and how to get over it! – by Melissa Noble
Google ‘how to overcome writer’s block’ and up pops loads of articles containing countless checklists. But what happens when you’ve optimised your environment, set all the productivity schedules, eaten all …