Names matter. Whether they are quirky and memorable, or simply a way of embodying the dullness of a character, it is important to get it right. Some authors, like Ernest Hemingway, use simple names and don't feel that unusual or extraordinary names are key to an outstanding … [Read more...] about Names matter: choosing the right name for your characters
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How To Write a Picture Book For Children & Young Readers
You might think that writing a picture book will be easy… but you’d be wrong. Writing picture books for children is a remarkably competitive area. It’s also one of the trickiest forms of writing to get right. Generally speaking, picture books use very few words and have very … [Read more...] about How To Write a Picture Book For Children & Young Readers
Author Interview – Heather Hawkins
Heather is the author of ‘Adventurous Spirit’, a memoir chronicling her life through its many challenges. You will see, below, that I’ve asked Heather to tell us a bit about herself… don’t be fooled by her modest coverage of her achievements. Heather is a warrior; a life loving, … [Read more...] about Author Interview – Heather Hawkins
May 2016: Manuscript Discount offer
What do you have to do to enjoy a 15% discount on any of our manuscript development services? Simply share this page (with the video) on your social media site (Facebook or Twitter), let us know about it and you will be eligible for the 15% discount, don't forget to include … [Read more...] about May 2016: Manuscript Discount offer
Christmas Dreaming…and writing challenges!
Tia is a regular contributor on our Facebook page and she willingly took up the 'Christmas Dreaming' writing challenge that I set a few days ago. I posted the following photos and suggested that my talented writers use the images as writing inspirations – to write a 1000-word (or … [Read more...] about Christmas Dreaming…and writing challenges!