Find tips to supercharge your writing – and musings on editorial life.
Book awards: what’s right for your author brand?
‘I’ve won an award!’ …Says the person who’s humbly received a gong for the East/West/North/South/global/local category of whatever they do. I should clarify, that isn’t me! Awards can be a thorny issue in writing, because there’s one for pretty much…
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How to protect your book from AI piracy
Book piracy has become a big issue in recent months. In case you might not be aware of what’s been happening, LibGen is an illegal site containing millions of pirated texts from books, research and journals – all stolen and…
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How to deliver for your readers
‘I went into this book with an open mind, then slammed it shut again. It just didn’t give me what I needed.’ These are words you never want your readers to say. Worse still, write in a review about their…
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How does the law apply to your writing?
Do you know how the law applies to your writing? When you’re publishing content, chances are you’ll come across legal matters at some point in the process. And they could be things you might even not be aware of – with…
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What I do all day
Ever wondered what those of us wielding the editorial pen do all day? Well, my day usually begins with rooibos tea or a Barleycup latte (in the winter, an indulgent oat milk hot chocolate!) and guitar practice. Some people like…
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International Women’s Day: How I support women in their work
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. As an editor and woman in business, I understand just how hard it can be for us to make that work. For decades, my own industry – publishing –…
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Want to know how to write successfully? Study a musician
On my usual walk, I pass by the home of a classical pianist. Sometimes she’s tutoring, while others she’s at the piano alone. When she was practising a particular piece day after day, I noticed her faltering at the same…
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Review of the year 2023
It’s the end of 2023, so time to pause and reflect on the last 12 months in life and business! Health-wise, I’ve managed another year without contracting Covid. (I think I must be one of the few people left who…
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Working hard on your writing? Here’s how to survive it
Autumn’s here, the nights are drawing in and it’s getting chillier. By now, the chances are that lovely, relaxed feeling brought back from any summer holidays has well and truly vanished! Returning to our desks after a restorative break can…
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