In my last post I hinted that I may whip up a guide to creating a jolly good ebook based on what I've learned from working on my own book, The Range. There's no real mystery to it as ebooks are simply html files that use the same code that sits behind web pages. I …
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The Range is coming!
That picture above, dear blog reader, is a proud moment for me. To see my novel on my kindle for the first time is a strange thing indeed. But before you hurry away to look for it on Amazon I should point out that it's not there yet, I was only testing to see what …
NaNoWriMo – Winning & Excerpt from The Survivors
Compared to my 80,000 word boombastic word marathon of NaNoWriMo 2011, this year it feels like I barely limped across the finishing line with 57,000 words. In 2011 I set out with a vague idea of where I was going with my story, yet in 2012 I knew exactly what I wanted to write. You'll …
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Writing Tips Wednesday – Words = Candy!
This week: Dedicated writers get all the candy! Every Wednesday I’ll be sharing some hints and tips about how to improve your writing. These are basic things I have learned over the years, from writers websites, published authors and constructive feedback from friends, family and online pals. There is an argument that fiction writing cannot …
Writing Tips Wednesday: 5 Things Writing can teach us about Life
Every Wednesday I’ll be sharing some hints and tips about how to improve your writing. These are basic things I have learned over the years, from writers websites, published authors and constructive feedback from friends, family and online pals. There is an argument that fiction writing cannot be taught because it comes from talent alone, …
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