How do you make a living as a novelist? Turns out it’s super simple, you guys. Step 1: Find a big cardboard box. One designed for a large home appliance (a fridge/dishwasher) is perfect. Step […]
You Have an Idea for a Book. Now What?
Oh, so you’ve got an idea for a book? Congratulations. Permission to be an absolute tool about it. By having an idea for a book, you’ve now joined the other 7+ billion of us capable of […]
5 NaNoWriMo Success Stories
The four minute mile. Man on the moon. In human history there has been instance after instance of the seemingly impossible being accomplished. We, as a species, are constantly surprising ourselves. And so we come […]
Creating a Cover for Your NaNoWriMo Novel
You’ve done it, you star. Like some sort of keyboard ultra-athlete, you’ve managed to throw down 50,000 of the most eloquent, expressive, descriptive and exhilarating words to have ever been put to paper, and all […]
The Little Author That Could: Inspiration to Shake off Writer’s Block
Shakespeare’s been there. Milton’s been there. Wilde, Tolkien and Rowling have been there. Writer’s block is the ultimate egalitarian, striking down authors regardless of race, creed or reputation. It’s a bastard, but a fair one. […]
10 Writing Hacks Every Budding Novelist Should Know
For some, writing comes entirely naturally. Words flow onto the page like water down a Grade 5 rapid. Books are started and finished within weeks, delivered ready for the publishing house to slap a price […]
Why You Should Be Doing NaNoWriMo This Year
Are you a budding novelist? Are you looking for a push in the right direction? Do you enjoy abbreviations? If you answered yes to any of the above, NaNoWriMo might just be for you. What’s […]
Tying Together a Book Series through Cover Design
Like most people, you’ve probably got a certain ‘look’ when it comes to your personal style. Whether it be that trademark leather jacket, a go-to hairstyle, or your characteristic if questionable sock and sandal combo […]
Writing a Novel: The Romance vs The Sadomasochistic Reality
I learnt early on that when writing a blog post, nothing is classier than starting it with a quote. “Writing a novel was a simple, fun and breezy experience“ – No one ever Strap yourself […]
4 Common Mistakes Made by New Self-Published Authors
As a new author, there’s nothing quite as exciting as the prospect of publishing your first work. It’s like Christmas, Easter and International Talk Like A Pirate Day have all come at once. 20 years […]