Bestselling UK author Mo Fanning offers tips on how to get published and attract the attention of agents, as well as hints on how to sharpen up your writing. As well as a series of well-received romantic comedies, Mo is a creative writing coach.
Traditional publishing shines, but for this book I wanted the front‑row seats filled with you—the readers who carried Rainbows beyond my wildest charts.
Punchlines and Promises: how you can be a part of the sequel Read More »
Publishing is still a world where who you know—and how much money you have—matters more than your talent.
Why the UK publishing industry fails marginalised LGBTQ voices—and how we can fix it Read More »
Do we really need more male novelists? Or just a broader idea of whose stories matter?
Do we really need more male novelists? Read More »
How I learned (the hard way) how much marketing matters when you’re the one making sure people know your new book is out.
Marketing a book Isn’t just for publishers anymore (and that’s a good thing) Read More »
In times where everything feels a little bit wrong, found family matters more than ever, and it’s the rock on which I built ‘Rainbows and Lollipops’ my new novel out in June.
Found Family in Fiction: Why We Need These Stories More Than Ever Read More »
When the world pushes us out, we build our own: How chosen families shape LGBTQ+ lives, resilience, and belonging.
The family we choose: Why chosen families matter more than ever Read More »
Amazon is one of those habits that’s hard to kick. I want to break my online habit and buy all my books from people who care about publishing.
Why indie bookshops and indie authors need to work together Read More »
Social networks were supposed to bring people together. Meta’s plan to insert AI-generated “users” into the mix risks eroding the last scraps of authenticity.
Social Media: Meet your new Facebook Fake Friend Read More »
On reading and writing and how Birmingham might be the settings for the first in a new series of novels exploring how friendship is the new family.
On becoming a Birmingham serial offender Read More »
Discover how David Nicholls cleverly uses song references in his latest novel, avoiding copyright issues while enriching storytelling. Learn this innovative technique for writers and readers alike.
Writer David Nicholl’s silent soundtrack trick Read More »
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