The Bookstore Fiction
One of the things we hear most from authors is this question: “How do I get my book in bookstores?” Most indie bookstores are happy to talk directly with authors. … Continued
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Interview Anxiety
I wore earrings for the first time in months. I put on my Shakespeare pin, in case I needed to prove my dedication to writing. I scheduled therapy directly before. … Continued
The Ever-Present 80s Music
“You need to write a blog. It can be about anything. Here are some examples.” Those were the words I was told before I got stuck into reading said examples. … Continued
Writing and Reading in the age of AI
Like many people who dreamed of a career in publishing, I’ve always loved books. For years the allure of the author enchanted me: slaving away for months or years on … Continued
Thrive
A chilly morning, mid-July 2014, twenty-three teenagers sit before one teacher in a classroom for ‘Pathways’ — a lovely subject that seeks to load up teenagers with the weaponry they … Continued
A Positive Light on Social Media and Books
How can we utilise it to our advantage The influence of BookTok and Bookstagram is giving new life to books and book engagement, and as writers and authors it can … Continued
Part Two: The Wednesday Intern
The following is a recollection of the Wednesday Intern’s experiences. Most of this is true … or at least as true as it needs to be. Day Five I created … Continued
Part One: The Wednesday Intern
The following is a recollection of the Wednesday Intern’s experiences. Most of this is true … or at least as true as it needs to be. Day One A warning … Continued