If you get your book structure right, you’ll write more easily and your reader will be looked after. It’s a win/win! What is structure? Lots of people use the words “structure” and “plan” interchangeably. This is fine,...
I think we’ve all been there: the dreaded writer’s block. “Help,” you might think, “why am I doing this again?” It’s important to know you’re not alone if you’re wondering how to get through writer’s block. It’s a really common thing that the authors I work...
Some of the most common questions people ask me are: “How long should my book be?”, “How many pages is a ‘proper’ book?” and “How thick should my book be?” You’d think I’d get questions about how long it takes to write a book, but that’s not the usual question. It...
Howdy! If you’re reading this, then chances are that you’re a writer. And chances are that you really, really want to write better/faster/for longer/without losing focus or procrastinating. Uh huh… ME TOO! I used to really struggle to write regularly, and when I did...
Hello? Oh good, there you are. Let’s cosy down over here and ignore the world for a bit, yes? So. I’ve had a lot of people tell me lately, “I want to write a book, but I’m stuck/bored/can’t get moving/it’s not working.” If that’s you, then this...
You might think that planning your book is what you need to do before you start writing. You might even have several book plans, scribbled out on pieces of scrap paper, or in notebooks (having a notebook makes you feel like a real writer, doesn’t it?)....
