How to come writer's block, when to abandon the project, when to know to stop, and other writing tips.

For those looking to get an agent, writing a query letter is a big change from creative writing to marketing copywriting. Your query...

For many writers, the goal is for their work to be read by other people. For that to happen, outside of thrusting a copy into the hands...

All editors will offer you a sample edit when you are deciding whether to team up with them for the editing process. When you're...

It is pretty much essential to get your manuscript beta read before finding an editor. I've found that authors who have worked with beta...

The publishing industry is heavily based on trust. I adore working with authors. When a project is actually underway and the business...

Absolutely! You don't have to be best friends with your editor. But liking them as a person is important. Hiring an editor for a swift...

No one knows your book like you know your book. This sentence is used as a reason not to hire an editor, but really it contains good...

For many writers, a daunting aspect of publishing is the bit at the end. The book is written, edited, typeset, formatted to eBook or...

Social media is steeped in everything we do. From the avid user who updates their stories hourly to the casual scroller using Instagram...

My first blog post here talked about having the confidence to take that first step. That, for me was easy. Making decisions whilst fired...

You’ve done it! This post is the third and final instalment of Your Business Plan Toolkit. We will be returning to the first page you...

Welcome back, everyone! In my last instalment I walked you through how to fill in a Quick Glance Overview of your shiny new business...

Last week we talked about balancing having the confidence to just take a step with the wisdom to plan that step first. That first step...

The step from ‘employed’ to ‘self-employed’ for many is a large one with many risks and considerations. In fact, the risks and...