Great Story: The Collision of Unrelated Ideas by Sam Blake
I’d love to claim this headline quote as my own, but in fact it comes
Writers' Tips
Writing Tips from Screen to Page by Triona Campbell
My book A Game of Life or Death, begins with the discovery of the body
How to Write a Romantic Comedy (that your readers will fall for) by Helen Whitaker
Author Helen Whitaker on how to write a romantic comedy that your readers will fall
Social Media Tips for Authors by Sam Blake
Social media has always been a major bonus for authors trying to reach readers – using hashtags and clever following you can build an audience for free. But the algorithms are changing constantly and many of you will have found your Facebook and Instagram audiences dropping as those companies have made changes to who sees your posts. But the readers are still out there! And as authors we now need to find more ways to connect with them.
Potential Edits to Look for if Your Book is Too Long by Linnea Gradin
It’s normal for authors to sometimes end up with drafts that are too long. Now,
Writing a Gripping Psychological Thriller (Part 2) by C.L. Taylor
Top tips for writing a gripping psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge
Writing a Gripping Psychological Thriller (Part 1) by CL Taylor
Top tips for writing a gripping psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge
Sam Blake’s 10 Tips for Editing Your Second Draft
What makes a great book – one that will attract an agent or publisher? Here
Author Copyright Licencing: Are You Registered?
Whether you are based in Ireland or the UK, register with the relevant agency to
Keeping Your Reader Hooked by Sam Blake
I’m a crime writer – not the blood and guts type though, I’m not brave
My Advice? Sit Down Every Day and Write by Patricia Gibney
This time five years ago I was an unpublished author, having just signed with my
Writing to Length by Anne Coates
If you’re writing your first novel without the benefit of an agent or publisher (yet!)
The Only Two Writing Rules by Julie Cohen
Whenever I do a workshop for writers, or I’m interviewed about my writing process, or
Historical Fiction: Escaping Wormholes and Dodging Elephants by Maybelle Wallis
In 2014, the germ of my debut novel Heart of Cruelty was a radio drama
Writing Romance (Part 1) by Abby Green
I guess I must know a little bit about writing romance, as I’ve just published
The Writing Game: Advice From the Best
We are slowly coming out of Lockdown, which, while it has thrown up many challenges,
My Top 5 Writing Tips by Carmel Harrington
Write every day Sit down in front of your computer and write. Don’t think about
Developing a Sense of Flow in your Writing by Patricia McAdoo
Do you ever find yourself so completely immersed in what you’re doing that you lose
Five Top Tips for a Long-Term Writing Career by Elisabeth Gifford
Let’s say you’ve survived the shock that writing a novel actually means what feels like
Behind the Bestseller: Get the Inside Track
Sam Blake writes writes bestselling thrillers – her latest Keep Your Eyes on Me has
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