Really Useful Links: Gifts for Writers by Paul Anthony Shortt
This article is a little different from my usual posts. Instead of offering advice
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The internet is a fabulous place for finding tips on writing and resources for writers (just look at writing.ie!), but the most helpful articles can be hard to track down, in a new regular weekly series we will be bringing you taste of our favourite links.
This article is a little different from my usual posts. Instead of offering advice
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“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and
Whether you like to plot out your book completely in advance or dive right in
I’ve previously talked about the mental toll that writing can take on us. But while
So you’ve had a book published. It’s out there, in the world. Now it’s time
With the release of my fifth novel, Red Skies, this week, sales are very much
Writing is typically regarded as a solitary practice. Even dispelling the stereotype of the author
Let’s be honest, this writing thing is hard work. The hours are long. The job
