On this page you’ll find writing and editing tips, and musings on editorial life.

How to ace your writing productivity

Genius is the capacity for receiving and improving by discipline. So said George Eliot, some 150 years ago. Eliot is the author of Middlemarch – one of the finest novels in the English language. The thing is, life moves much…

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Review of the year

Well, it’s the end of 2022 and time to look back at the last 12 months in life and business! Health-wise, I’m pleased so far to have got through another year without contracting Covid-19. I don’t want to jinx this…

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How to write a great introduction

Introducing your book well is vital to grab readers’ attention and gain traction. Think of it this way: when potential readers are ploughing through numerous books on online platforms, they can experience overwhelm. What they’re looking for is a title…

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Why you need to write a book

Yes you, lovely reader. You need to write a book! Seriously, if you’re reading this, you’ve probably been thinking about it or are pondering the possibility at the moment. But there might be all sorts of reasons that are holding…

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How to prepare book prelims

When you’re writing, trying to organise your book prelims can be confusing. Here’s my superfast guide to getting the order, labels and content right. Title page Imprint Dedication Contents Foreword Preface Introduction Title page This contains your title, subtitle and…

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