Hurdles, Hope and COVID Era Publishing
We had a place, a designated café that we always used for interviews. Decent coffee, if not overpriced, with a trendy postgrad hangout vibe. It was February 2020, and my … Continued
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The Scratching of Pen Nibs
Review of the Winter Solstice Writing Retreat, June 2021 Kinglake, Victoria is surrounded by trees and national park. On the third weekend of June 2021, it was also shrouded in … Continued
Authorial Voice
When editing, the line between improving and erasing authorial voice can be thin. An editor may find themselves curling their lip at an author’s prose, wanting to delete and start … Continued
Fan Fiction: Friend or Foe?
Your first reaction to the word is probably apathy or disgust. Fan fiction has a bit of reputation, and the writing of it isn’t particularly celebrated – for good reason. … Continued
Writing to Reconnect
A few months ago, while walking a six-kilometre loop with my husband, Kev and Labrador, Oscar, a father and his two sons whizzed past us on their bikes. They were … Continued
25 free or low cost book marketing ideas
It’s well known that word of mouth is the best way to sell books. In fact, it’s the best way to sell anything. To create word of mouth, you and … Continued
5 Pitfalls to Writing Self-Help
Self-help books are big at the moment. Let’s face it, the world feels a little broken and everyone is looking for a quick fix. Most notable is the fact that … Continued
Your Life Writing: Tap into Your Emotions
There are many reasons why you might write about your life. You may have had an adventurous journey that people will be interested in reading about, or you have overcome … Continued