Really Useful Links: Gifts for Writers by Paul Anthony Shortt
This article is a little different from my usual posts. Instead of offering advice
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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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
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