Minimum Wage! Welcome to a Writer’s Life – Not for the faint-hearted!

So you want to be a writer? Well done, you have taken a brave step! Many have gone before you and failed!

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The Art of Good Storytelling

It’s one thing to be able to tell a story. If it gets published it might sell reasonably well – good going. However, it is an entirely different thing to be able to tell a GREAT story that will go on to sell bucket-loads regardless of your chosen publishing route.

The Skill of Writing

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a good writer? Any kind of writer? What distinguishes an average writer from a great writer?

A Message from Danielle Steel

One night some years ago I sent a message to the hugely successful novelist Danielle Steel to see what help and advice she could offer me, an aspiring writer. This was her response…

The Writing Process

So you have decided there is only one thing for it. Maybe you have tried other jobs like working in an office, working in the local supermarket, cleaning toilets, driving a bus. None of these jobs do much for you except use up most of your time and the pay is not going to make you rich!

How to Become a Better Creative Writer

Did I tell you that I am a perfectionist by nature? Well I am.  It’s not enough for me to just want to write. It is my wish to write well, and to get better and better…

Where to Start Your Novel

Have you ever thought about what makes a good novel? You are in your local library or bookshop