Page Seventeen #12

In case you haven’t heard, let me shout it anew: the latest issue of page seventeen is now available in paperback form. You might be aware that Issue 12 was … Continued

Always Be Hustling

I’ve worked with a number of authors privately and through Busybird, and something many of them don’t seem to understand is that writing the book is the easy bit. It … Continued

The Quality of Appreciation

Nowadays, we live in a world where branding is becoming paramount. Take films as an example – especially ‘reboots’. A concept is taken from decades ago and remade. Studios trade … Continued

What We Hear …

We talk to so many prospective authors here at Busybird Publishing. They walk in, wide-eyed, selling the virtues of their writing. And that’s great. They should believe in their work. … Continued

Audience Assemble!

Every piece of writing has an audience. It might be a magazine’s readership, or it might just be for yourself when you vent into your diary or write up a … Continued

The Failure of Inspiration

So you’re taking a walk, or doing the washing, or lying in bed – well, you’re doing something relatively ordinary. Then it hits. Inspiration. You have a brilliant idea for … Continued

Time to Write

A new year! And about now, most writers can be broken into any of the following categories: I’m going to start something new I’m going to finish that book I’ve … Continued