An interesting article in the Guardian about the exciting new potential of the internet as a means for new writers to get published in a cheap, effective manner. This is what I did for my first book. On the back of that a publisher has now picked up my second book. I really, really recommend it to anybody who wants to get started as a writer. Just a shame they labelled me a Scot…
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Not Very Glowing Book Reviews – Blackout Art
Sometimes, as an author, you receive glowing book reviews. That is a lovely feeling. Sometimes, as an author, you receive not very glowing book reviews. That is a less lovely feeling. I have been having some fun with my #notveryglowingbookreviews, […]...
10500 Days (and almost as many words)
“My thoughts first turned to adventure 10,500 days ago today. The idea of adventure for me at first was simple and uncomplicated. It was the prospect of excitement, fun, and novelty that were pulling me forward, and the push of […]...
Survey results: What direction shall I go next?
I recently asked the wonderful readers of my newsletter for a bit of advice on what things I should focus my attention on for the next few months and years. I thought I’d share the results here, partly to show […]...
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