What does a final draft look like?
Artists often remark that the skill of a good artist is knowing when you are done. The same applies to a book. Regardless of whether it is a novel or … Continued
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Open Mic Night #100
When we first moved into our Montmorency Studio way back in 2013, something Blaise wanted to do was host a monthly Open Mic Night. That had been a requirement at … 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
Sometimes the Wrong Path is the Right One
I spent four years of my life doing a PhD that I hated. Four years to accept that hating it meant it was the wrong path. Four years to abandon … Continued
The Continuous Growth of My Imagination
I am forever in debt to a teacher who I neither enjoyed the presence of, nor her class. However, many years ago, she gave me an opportunity to strengthen my … Continued
Why You Should Launch Your Book
It might not seem an important part of the publishing process to launch your book. If you haven’t thought about doing it please make sure that you add it to … Continued
Your Voice Matters
When you read, you hear the narrative in your head. The voice you hear won’t be the idealised version of your own – you know the one you hear in … Continued
Respecting the Craft
When talking to people at parties, usually one question is always asked: ‘What do you do?’ Now here’s how these conversations never turn out: Person #1: ‘I’m a brain surgeon.’ … Continued