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The publishing rights squeeze
What it is, and why I want all writers to know about it
Sep 15
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Sara Foster
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The joy of the finish line, and why I sometimes find it hard to talk about my books
PLUS: a paid subscriber offer I hope you’ll take me up on!
Sep 6
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Celebrating my first year on Substack
Everything I've learned over the last 12 months, and a special offer for the year ahead!
Sep 3
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August 2024
Author Notes #12 (August 2024)
Best book lists, authors doing bold things, authors doing horrible things, a publisher tribute, and legislation that doesn't really help creatives (so…
Aug 30
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Notes from the editing trenches
Digging deep to help our books soar
Aug 23
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Sara Foster
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To kiss or not to kiss: the evolution of the female action heroine
How fresh choices can revitalise our creative decision-making
Aug 16
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The best part of book publishing is self-promotion (said no author, ever!)
Ten ways to turn a daunting prospect into an easier, enjoyable experience
Aug 9
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Sara Foster
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Author Notes #11 (July 2024)
Writing advice; concerning stats about reading; romantasy booms while the RWA crashes; authors' political views are being discussed; and Spotify expands…
Aug 1
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July 2024
Welcome to Novel Thoughts and Wild Ideas! If you're new, please start here!
Here's a look at everything I've written so far.
Jul 26
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Should we hold an Olympics for the Arts?
For a few decades the modern Olympics included medals for the Arts. What if this had never stopped?
Jul 25
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Ignored, erased, silenced: the cost of speaking up about abuse
The many losses surrounding Alice Munro, and her daughter's ongoing fight to be heard
Jul 18
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Setting a scene versus building a world
Some thoughts for writers, and for those who love learning about the writing process
Jul 11
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