How to create a dedicated writing space

How to create a dedicated writing space

Dec 18, 2024 | Author blog

It’s that time of year — we begin to hibernate with warm drinks, firelight, and cozy everything. The long, dark nights and the winter chill can make it challenging for some to tap into their creative voice, and so it’s more important than ever to have a writing space...
YA fiction vs. adult fiction: what’s the difference?

YA fiction vs. adult fiction: what’s the difference?

Last updated Nov 28, 2024 | Author blog

It’s hard to imagine a time when YA literature wasn’t dominating the bookshelves, and yet it’s a relatively new phenomenon. First coined in the 1960s, Young Adult fiction has grown exponentially — between 1997 and 2009, the number of YA titles being published grew...
The best books on writing every writer should read

The best books on writing every writer should read

Oct 31, 2024 | Author blog

We all know how important it is to read like a writer. Read in your genre, outside your genre, read stories and essays and poems to develop your narrative voice. But reading isn’t just for absorbing the language of prose; there are also some great craft books out...
Traditional vs. self-publishing – which should you choose?

Traditional vs. self-publishing – which should you choose?

Last updated Sep 5, 2024 | Author blog

Once you’ve written your book, and you’ve gone through the necessary rounds of editing and beta reading, you’ll inevitably find yourself standing at a crossroads. A sign pointing down one road reads ‘traditional publishing,’ and the other says ‘self publishing’. Which...
Should you use an editor or beta readers?

Should you use an editor or beta readers?

Last updated Sep 5, 2024 | Author blog

Typing the words ‘The End’ at the bottom of your manuscript is always an emotional moment. It’s a bit like the feeling when you reach the summit of a long hike: you might be tired, a little cranky, and ready to pass out, but you’re also relieved, proud, and feel a...