Once you’ve finished your book, it’s usually time to dive into the realms of editing. Whether you’re working with a professional editor, or working through self-edits, this post explains what a style sheet is and how it can benefit your work.
Category Archives: Discussion
How to Write Unlikable (but still compelling) Characters: Yellowface Book Review
R.F Kuang’s latest novel, Yellowface, has been everywhere recently. And for good reason. The book is a twisty, compelling read, with characters you’ll love to hate and a healthy dose of publishing industry critique.
Epigraphs in Fantasy: Fourth Wing Review
As writers (and editors) reading is one of the best things to do to understand what does and doesn’t work. Fourth Wing is a recent example of one of my favourite elements of a book that I don’t think we talk about enough: epigraphs.
January Wrap-Up
The first month of the year has flown by and February is just around the corner. I hope the year has started well for you, wherever you are reading this from.
For this, the first post of 2023, I’ll be sharing a bit about what I’ve been up to over the holiday period as well as some of my plans for the year ahead.
7 Tips for working away from home
In recent times, more people than ever before are working away from the traditional office. Whether it’s a hybrid model, or you’re full-time freelancing it up from your home – sometimes working remotely can be a challenge. It can be isolating, and challenging (especially if you have to share your space). So sometimes it’s aContinue reading “7 Tips for working away from home”
Shadow & Bone – Book and TV show review
Today on the blog we’re chatting about one of the latest Netflix book adaptations. Shadow and Bone. If you’re considering picking up the series, or wondering if you need to have read the books to watch the show, read on!
7 Writing Misconceptions Holding You Back
Writing is a challenge, there’s no question about that. But the ideas that we hold about the writing process can either help or hinder us. Today we’re talking writing misconceptions that might be holding you back from achieving your personal writing goals.
4 Apps for Book Lovers
Do you have a desire to access even more books? If your answer is yes, or always (like me) today’s post is for you. Today we’ll be featuring 4 of the best apps for book lovers in 2021. Without further ado, let’s dive into these reviews!
Do Book Subscriptions Make Good Gifts?
Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Today’s post is looking at a gift option you might be considering this holiday season.
What I Learned Reading The Lord Of The Rings in 2020
Today’s book review is a little bit different. As some of you may know, The Lord of The Rings has been one of my bucket-list books. I started it in January of 2020, and little did I know, this would be the year I needed to read this book.
Steph Huddleston 