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Why I haven’t said anything online about the crisis in the Middle East
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The best part of book publishing is self-promotion (said no author, ever!)
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Writers: let's talk financial strategies for 2025
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Trusting the flow of creativity
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Efficiency and Strategy: two key concepts for every writer to think about in 2025
Because when times are a-changing we can't afford to get left behind
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Landing on an AI policy so we can get back to our lives and writing
My ideas, explorations and decisions over the last week, in the hopes they'll assist yours
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Let's build a big, ongoing, nuanced conversation around authors and AI
And not let it take up too much of our head space!
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Answering your Ask Me Anything questions
My editing background, selecting book themes, long-term impacts of writing in Covid, homeschooling routines, and how my PhD research continues to impact…
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Is there enough space for all writers on Substack?
Absolutely! Let me tell you why I think this is a great place to be, and how authors succeed by niching their newsletters.
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How to Leverage Multiple Perspectives in a Psychological Thriller
This week I’m sharing my thoughts on writing multiple perspectives: always a challenge, but often an extremely worthwhile one!
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The Resilient Author
The Resilient Author
Supporting authors after 25 years working in publishing, as both bestselling novelist and experienced book editor - providing inspiration, insights, courage and practical support.
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