After a day of data-entry and tomato scrubbing (don’t ask) I was keen to relax and catch up with the on-line writing group I belong to. One of the lovely members had posted a link to an article by novelist, Chuck Wendig, outlining 25 reasons a potential reader might give up on your book. Sounded … Continue reading Write Stuff – Turning the Pages
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The Liebster Blog award
Anita Chapman, fellow member of the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme, has very kindly selected my blog for The Liebster Blog award. Thanks, Anita! That’s really kind. As you know, I thoroughly enjoy your blog too. The topics are always thought provoking, and encourage a broad discussion which I really enjoy. In accepting the Liebster Blog … Continue reading The Liebster Blog award
Write Stuff – What’s the Big Idea?
Why is it bad to ask authors where they get their ideas from? I hasten to add that I’ve never committed this sin in person (and it does seem to be a sin in the eyes of many writers). Neil Gaiman describes having to answer the question as one of the pitfalls of the job. … Continue reading Write Stuff – What’s the Big Idea?
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers – Approaching Agents
Following a recent discussion with friends on where to find advice about approaching literary agents, I’ve realised just how many excellent resources there are. Here’s a round-up of some places to go for inside information: Help from agents themselves Carole Blake’s book From Pitch to Publication provides a comprehensive and very … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers – Approaching Agents
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers – Author Events
Sarah Duncan has been giving advice on delivering author events on her blog in the last few days, and I’ve found the posts very interesting having worked in literature promotion. It also made me think back to some of the events I’ve attended. One runaway success, in terms of sales, relied very much on getting … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers – Author Events
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 5 – WriteWords
It’s well worth browsing the WriteWords website to get an idea of what’s on offer. Signing up costs £35 a year and gives you access to its full range of benefits. The site’s services include forums, online writing groups, the chance to showcase your work and useful directories featuring agents and publishers. The directory entries … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 5 – WriteWords
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 4 – Nicola Morgan’s blog
In the ordinary way I would be blogging away about how wonderful Cambridge Wordfest was but, in fact, it was London Marathon weekend. I therefore tore myself away and spent my time watching my other half, Charlie, scorching his way round the capital instead (in 2 hours, 42 mins - well worth travelling down to … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 4 – Nicola Morgan’s blog
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 3 – Andrea Semple’s website
I haven’t seen any new books by chick lit author Andrea Semple in a while now, but her website still contains some real gems. There seem to be a few problems with her homepage though (and several broken links elsewhere in fact), so it’s best to head straight for the About Me section for background … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 3 – Andrea Semple’s website
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 2 – Write Away by Elizabeth George
I’ve read a lot of ‘how to’ books about the craft of writing, but so far my favourite has to be Elizabeth George’s Write Away. As you’d expect, with George as its author, the book includes some great tips for writers of crime fiction, but also covers all the standard aspects of novel writing that … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 2 – Write Away by Elizabeth George
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 1 – Mslexia website and magazine
Mslexia is the magazine for women who write. Its accompanying website: http://www.mslexia.co.uk/ is stuffed full of useful, free information for writers of all sorts. Under the Get Published tab, you can find workshops to help you tackle everything from writing your first paragraph and choosing a title, to putting together your pitch to an agent or … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 1 – Mslexia website and magazine
Clare Chase 