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Pain Over Profit-Why Publishers Love 'Suffering'

14th July

There’s a curious thing that happens in publishing. If you’re going to tell your story-your real, lived, complicated, maybe even quietly remarkable story, then make sure it includes at least one of the following: a breakdown, a ...

Writing Your Book In 1925

7th July

A hundred years ago, getting a book published was a quieter, slower affair—more formal, more exclusive, and, in many cases, far less accessible than today. In 1925, publishing was a world of gatekeepers: literary agents, editor ...

Why A,E,I,O,U?

30th June

It was my Birthday on Saturday. I know, bear with me… …and, as you do, well, certainly as I do, I was looking deeply into that ever so familiar phrase Happy Birthday and being gently astonished at how many words you can make o ...

Celebrating A New Book

23rd June

Every time a book makes its way into the world—a book I’ve had any kind of association with—I feel it. That little burst of excitement, of pride, of hope. Whether I’ve been involved as the author, a ghostwriter, an editor, a m ...

Why A Book Is More Than 'Just' Pages

16th June

We all know a book by its cover. Some of us, proudly or guiltily, choose our next read because of it. The title might draw us in; the blurb might seal the deal. But what about everything in between—the parts we hold, skim past, ...

Books Are Making A Comeback-Time To Celebrate

9th June

There was a time, not so long ago, when people were queuing up to bury the printed book. The rise of e-readers, tablets, and smartphones — along with a growing obsession with convenience and minimalism — made it all too easy to ...

You Can't Win Them All-And That's OK

2nd June

Not every pitch lands. Not every client stays. Sometimes a client moves on from me. And sometimes, they come to me—after parting ways with someone else. It works both ways. When it happens, it simply means we can’t possibly b ...

The Pros & Cons Of Your Book Being On Amazon

26th May

It’s always a thrill to see your book listed on Amazon. That familiar cover, your name in bold, available at the click of a button to readers across the globe. It feels like validation—like you’ve made it. And in many ways, Ama ...

Invisible Ink-The Art Of Ghostwriting

19th May

It’s a curious thing, ghost-writing. A profession both intimate and invisible. We exist in the margins, in the shadows, at the back of the room and away from the cameras. Our job is to disappear—so that someone else can be hea ...

How Many Words Do I Need In My Book?

12th May

It’s one of the most common questions I’m asked by aspiring authors-usually just after they’ve written either 3,000 words and called it a novel, or 150,000 and referred to it as ‘…a short story that got slightly out of hand’. I ...

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