Why do writers crave validation?
Being a creative is a great gift, regardless of whether we are a painter, a sculptor, fabric designer, or writer. We are born with this desire to bring what is…
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STYLE AND LAYOUT Regardless of whether you are publishing independently, or are hoping to find a traditional publisher for your book it is important that your manuscript is correctly laid…
Read moreHow many drafts does it take to complete a novel?
The feeling of relief when you finally type ‘The End’ at the bottom of your manuscript is immense. All you have to do now is submit it to a publishing…
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As an independent author you probably know the importance of writing a series. Through your books you create a world, or a character that readers grow to love and want…
Read morePlot. Write. Sell. Chapter Five
PWS 5 Plot Curves There is such a lot more to writing a novel than the act of just sitting down and churning out heaps of pages of text. Anyone…
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