From the Heart (Guest Post by Ashley Capes)
I’ve been trying to come up with some good advice for submitting to a competition. Rather than preaching something new, I’ll instead repeat something I was once told – which … Continued
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A Community of Readers
If I asked you what the literacy rate in Australia is, you might respond by saying that most Australians can read well. The fact is that 46% of Australian’s do … Continued
Five Small Tips for Short Stories (Guest Post by Emilie Collyer)
You have written a short story. The feeling of achievement is warm and tingly. You’re ready to launch this wee creature into the world. Pause for a moment. Take a … Continued
The Quality of Writing
Well, where do I start? I’m Erin, an editorial intern at Busybird Publishing and I’m writing my first blog. Ever. Why did I make the decision to become an editor … Continued
Under the Influence
It’s one of the repeat-ad-nauseam lessons of being a writer: read. Constantly. Incessantly. Passionately. Fanatically.* Reading is important, and not just for brownie points on how many Russian writers you’ve … Continued
Control Your Own Destiny
Years ago, the only viable and credible alternative when it came to publishing was to submit to a commercial publisher and hope your book got accepted. Self-publishing (also known as … Continued
Watch Your Language
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: my favourite word in the English language. Some people might think it’s me or I. They’re wrong. Those are my … Continued
Writing a Synopsis
Something many people struggle to write is a synopsis. Writers cringe at the prospect of writing them – and with good reason: how do you sum up your book in … Continued