It can take years to shape a WIP into its book form, which is why it feels so weird to type "The End" and know for sure it is the end. While this is seen as a job well done and the signal that it's time to move onto the next project, for some writers, …
This week I received the author copy of my next book, Blackbirch: The Dark Half. As this is only the second book I've had published, it was still a thrill, although I can't imagine any writer getting bored with a box of their own books arriving on their doorstep. After all, it's years of hard …
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Concentration is hard to come by at the best of times, but as we're currently experiencing the worst of times, it's downright rare. Time to write is just as scarce some days, with new Coronavirus world responsibilities taking priority. When you do get the chance to write, you might find that diving straight into work …
I'm a huge fan of celebrating writing achievements, and why shouldn't we? Writers work hard—sometimes for years on end—putting a book together. If that's not worthy of a little reward, then I don't know what is. One of the ultimate things to celebrate as a writer is the publishing of your book. And one of …
