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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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Notes from the editing trenches
Digging deep to help our books soar
Aug 23
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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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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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How would you define a *successful* writer?
A few thoughts about the different definitions of success
Jun 21
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A peek inside my writing process
I don't always have a clear writing system, but I often go back to tried and tested methods
Jun 4
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How soon before we can deepfake the novel?
How a deepfake story of the moon landings got me thinking…
May 14
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Avoiding overwhelm during the research process
Some strategies for writers
May 8
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How to stay creative when there are SO many books!
Valuing our words in an oversaturated world
Apr 16
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Why timing is everything in traditional publishing...
And the blurb reveal for my new book When She Was Gone (Writing Journal #5)
Mar 28
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