The use of AI in the writing process, whether for generating plot ideas, creating characters, or even helping design covers or social media marketing assets, is seen as cheating.
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Is relying on AI for editorial feedback on your novel ethical and practical?
Should You Rely on AI for Editorial Feedback on Your Novel? Read More »
Embrace the pains and pleasures of a structural edit. It’s a challenging process, but it’s also an opportunity to shape your story into something even better.
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One of the most quoted rules for writers is ‘show not tell’ – and I’ve yet to meet anyone who can say they stick to it without exception
What the hell is ‘show not tell’? Read More »
What it’s really like to be an independent author and write, edit and promote a novel and get it into the hands of readers?
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Tips on how to get published and places to find FREE and low cost useful advice and tools to help you along the way.
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New York is amazing, and has so much personality and so many layers, and so many different atmospheres. I love the energy of the city, and how it can change from block to block.
Stories of New York Read More »
A frequently quoted ‘rule’ for writing is to write something every day. No matter if it’s good. No matter if it’s bad. Set yourself a window – anything from ten minutes to every waking moment – and sit in front of a screen or an empty piece of paper and write. The idea being if
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In which I admit I’m not able to do two things at once. Something’s got to give. And I’m afraid that has to be the stand-up.
The art of doing two things at once Read More »
Monday was one of those nail-biting days. An email arrived with the first thoughts from my editor. She’s quite a big deal name in commercial fiction, so I’d been ready for a mauling. I expected her to brand my efforts as a mismatched jumble of bad ideas and inept delivery. Thankfully the broadside was gentle,
Notes from my editor Read More »
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