PinnedMember-onlyNo Safety Net: The Hidden Risks of Self-EmploymentEveryone’s talking about being a digital nomad, moving abroad and working a four-day week. Or chucking their jobs and making money online full-time. But have you really thought about what you’re actually signing up for? Working for yourself is great in some ways and not so good in others. I…Self Employed8 min readSelf Employed8 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Secret Sauce of Characterization: Writing Tips for Authors to Leave a Lasting ImpressionThe best part of writing stories is creating the characters. This part of the process really gets my writing juices flowing. I love creating new people and populating their lives and personalities with all sorts of fabulous things. …Writer5 min readWriter5 min read
PinnedUnlocking the MagicWhy Writers Should Explore the World of Children’s Books There are two train of thoughts regarding whether or not writing a children’s book is a good idea. For some writers, the thought of writing children’s fiction is akin to career suicide, believing wrongly that is not true writing and should be avoided at all costs. For others, not only…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWriting Don’ts: Mistakes You Should Avoid in Your Next PieceAre you guilty of these writing no-nos? You have probably read loads of articles on what you should be doing when it comes to writing. But what about the things you shouldn’t be doing? Here is a quick list for you about the things you shouldn’t be doing in your…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyFrom Daydreams to Words: How to Kickstart Your Writing AdventureA guide for overcoming procrastination and writing inertia — Nearly sixteen years ago, I finally saw my dream come true when my first novel — the award-winning DarkIsle — was traditionally published. And since them I’ve published a further two novels in the DarkIsle series, a children’s history book, six indie published novels and one novella. There have also…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Oct 23Member-onlyA Writer’s Dilemma: How Do I Know What to Write?The book business is an industry and, as such, as a writer, you must always know what’s selling and what’s not. But, does this mean you have to write to market to earn any money? The simple answer is yes. But with a bit of leeway. Let me explain. If…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Oct 22Member-onlyWhat Having a Break Has Done for MeAnd what I learned from it So, I’ve been on an unexpected break from Medium for a few weeks now. I had intended ramping up my writing here, but it didn’t quite turn out that way. I’ve noticed a pattern in my working life. I have a couple of weeks of feeling really motivated and then…Planner3 min readPlanner3 min read
Oct 3Member-onlyThe best laid plans … and all thatOr how illness kiboshed my plans for world domination So, a few days ago I put it out there that I was planning to write on Medium every day this month. I had every intention of sticking to it. I was all fired up. …Writer2 min readWriter2 min read
Oct 1Member-onlyTen Tips to Inspire Your Creative FlowAre you finding yourself stuck when it comes to writing? Are you staring at your screen (or blank page) and wondering what the hell you’re going to write? Well, worry no more. Here are some tried and tested techniques that should get your writing again, enhance your writing skills and…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Sep 26Member-onlyFormatting Finesse: 10 Steps to Elevate Your Novel’s PresentationYou might not be thinking about this right now, but formatting your novel is crucial in presenting it in a professional and readable way. Whether you are sending it to a publisher or agent, or self-publishing, it’s vital you properly format your text from the beginning. If you don’t properly…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
