Kill your darlings
“In writing, you must kill all your darlings.” ― William Faulkner
Category: Blog
10 Essential Books on How To Write, Self-Publish and Sell Your Book
All it takes is passion, discipline and hard work. I’ve put this list together to help you start your writing journey!
10 Essential Steps to Write, Self-Publish and Sell Your Book
Is it a passion project, you just have to write it, or do you wish to make a career from selling books?
No More Excuses – Kickstart Your Writing Habit!
Every business owner will tell you they want creative thinkers.
No matter what the business is, it needs ideas, forward thinking, creative solutions, relevant inspiring and motivating conversations.
What A 7 Year Old Taught Me About Motivation And The Power Of Positive Thinking
I truly believe a moment and a few words can change your life. If you want to do something, but are scared, don’t be.
How To Write A Successful Novel – The Hero’s Journey Formula
Fiction writers, especially new ones, sometimes fight the idea of conforming to a genre or sticking with a formula. They think it may suppress their creativity, but this isn’t the case.
Solo Writer’s Retreat? – Why It’s A Great Idea (How I Spent Two Days in York)
I didn’t allow myself to get distracted onto social media, I got into a work mindset and I’m sure that was due to the desk, the remoteness from home and the lone working space.
No Spoiler Book Review! – The Wife Between Us
I’m curious for your opinion, do you agree with me about this one?
Book Review – Sick III – Christa Wojciechowski (No Spoilers!)
This dark, and I mean dark, thought provoking trilogy is written by a wonderful woman writer, lucky enough to live her dream.
Book Review (No Spoiler!) Station Eleven – Emily St. John Mandel
You know I’m passionate about books, writing and words.
Present Danger, Stella Rimington – No Spoiler Book Review
Reading is a great way to research your genre for writing too, so you can even call it work research! How cool is that!
Insidious Intent, Val McDermid – My Latest Book Review
My reviews are short, informative, fun, positive, eclectic and importantly I promise ‘no spoilers.’
How to Spend an Awesome Day in Marvellous Muscat, Oman
I’m so glad Oman allow tourists the chance to walk around in such peaceful, contemplative spaces and see the spectacular surroundings. Truly WOW!
How a Day Alone in Pisa can Change Your Life (Even if you Don’t Drive a Ferrari)
I realised people travel to recover, to discover, to lose themselves, to find themselves, to work, to go back to basics, to move forwards to a new life.
Oman – Continued – Another MASSIVE tick on my bucket list!
In the water on the way back was a lone empty crisp packet, what a timely reminder that we MUST STOP single use plastic. It’s killing our seas, before we even know what’s in its depths! DO YOUR BIT!
How to Spend Two Days In Kuala Lumpur, I Call It KL!
Tip: Take a rain coat, and do not leave it in the hotel room because it’s warm when you set off!
Venice, Italy – So Much More Than Glass and Gondolas!
invoking thoughts of women in masks and powdered wigs roaming through the city after attending yet another outrageous masked ball in the 15th century.
Truly Unique and Unbelievable – Damien Hirst – Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable
Wow. I know it’s in the eye of the beholder but maybe they went to a different show to the rest of us.
Vietnam – Through My Eyes
The cities are bright, busy and packed with energy
The countryside is wild and awe inspiring
Paphos, Cyprus – How a Turtle Helped Me Remember Why I Travel to New Places!
Maybe, just maybe, it’ll make them think twice about throwing that plastic bottle in the ocean.