The A to Z of British (and Irish) Mythological Creatures
The United Kingdom is 94,354 square miles. In comparison to many nations, it’s not that big! Yet, size isn’t everything when it comes to...
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Literary agents for speculative writers
To save time trawling literary agencies to find agents willing to represent speculative fiction writers. Good luck!
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#BookBloggers Catalogue
A catalogue of #bookbloggers - those wonderful people who read, review and recommend books for others to enjoy. An author's lifeblood.
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Tips for opening your story
Looking for ways to open your story? These tips establish style, inciting incident & character in your opening without it being contrived.
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Where does a writer's inspiration come from?
A writer's inspiration can be an elusive thing. Where does it come from? Here are some of the triggers from famous authors plus suggestions.
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Tips for Writing a Great Synopsis
A synopsis can be a great editing exercise. Here are some tips to help improve your submission AND review the action in your narrative arc.
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Intellectual Property and the Writer
An author's Intellectual Property (IP) is a highly valuable asset. Don't overlook its value when signing a publishing contract! Some advice.
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Neuroscience and the Writer
How can neuroscience improve our writing? My post summarises the ways our brains work. Plus, how it enhances the experiences of our readers.
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The History of Robin Goodfellow
Robin Goodfellow (or Puck) has existed for nearly a thousand years! My history of this fairy shows why. Plus why he's in my stories too.
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