Raising the stakes in fiction – what does it mean?
As a writer, you’ll hear the phrase ‘raising the stakes’ often. But what does it mean, and how do you do it? Jodi Gibson explains.
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The Writer’s Den: Seasoned Romance
Welcome to the second installment in my new blog series, The Writers Den. Each month there will be a guest post from a very special guest author with each author offering something different and informative on a particular area of writing and publishing. This month Seasoned Romance author Eliza Bennetts is sharing why she loves … Read more
3 Publishing Tips For Debut Indie Authors
3 publishing tips for debut indie authors, that I wish I knew before stepping into the indie publishing world.
Getting published in 2020
There are many positives to being a writer in 2020, one of them being the opportunities open to authors to get their books out there in the hands of readers. An aspiring writer living in 1990 had one option for getting published: submit to an agent and hope that they could secure a publishing contract … Read more
Three (plus 3) top tips for writers
Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed on one of my very favourite writing podcasts – So You Want To Be a Writer. I’ve been listening to the podcast since it began way back in 2014, and always dreamed of being interviewed by Al or Val. Well, now I can say that dream, has … Read more
9 Gifts for Writers & Readers
I love Christmas. The fun putting up the decorations, being with family and friends, relaxing on hot summer days, driving around looking at Christmas lights and of course the wonderful sleep-inducing food coma that ensues on Christmas day. But I must admit I am a little over the excessiveness that is gift-giving. Not only does … Read more
My favourite writing podcasts (2019)
The last time I did a blog post about my favourite writing podcasts, was way back in 2015! So I thought it was time to revisit and share what I’m listening to in 2019. So let’s get to it! #1 So You Want to Be a Writer Some things never change. I’ve been listening to … Read more
No two books are the same (aka it’s your story)
As I prepare to announce the publication date of my debut novel, I’ve been thinking a lot about the story. I heard an interview with an author the other day and something they said made perfect sense. The author said that once you have finished your book and it’s ready to go out in the … Read more
An indie publishing journey: Chapter 3
. This is the third chapter in an ongoing series following my indie publishing journey. You can read all posts by clicking here When you approach something new, there’s always a steep learning curve. Whether it’s a new job, parenthood, or your first overseas travel adventure, and indie publishing is no different. In fact, I … Read more
What are beta readers, and why you need them
You’ve heard the term ‘beta reader’ but what are they – and do you need them? A beta reader is…