Releasing your book into the world is a huge step and one that deserves to be celebrated! And as almost all in the book world seem to know, word-of-mouth (and so by extension, reviews) is still one of the strongest forms of marketing there is. At the time of writing, I’ve been working in theContinue reading “Navigating Book Review Etiquette for Authors”
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The Rough Draft: August newsletter
Hello, lovely reader, it’s been a while! The year is flying by and I realised the other day it’s been a while since my last newsletter. Read on for a quick recap of the last few months, book recommendations and as always… cute cat photos! Writing As shared in previous newsletter updates, I have beenContinue reading “The Rough Draft: August newsletter”
The Rough Draft: March Newsletter
Take a peek behind the scenes! Including my snapshot review of Genrecon, writing news, and important updates to my editing business.
Understanding Style Sheets for Book Editing
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.
The Rough Draft: December Newsletter
Hello lovely reader! Thank you for returning to my corner of the internet. In this newsletter, you’ll find all sorts of updates on my writing, editing, and a wrap-up for 2024! Of course, the year isn’t quite over, but this will be my last newsletter until the new year. Go get a nice snack forContinue reading “The Rough Draft: December Newsletter”
The Rough Draft: September
Hello, lovely reader, another month has passed us by and it’s been a busy one. I recently had someone describe September to me as the ‘Thursday’ of the year – the slip towards the Christmas season has begun… I even spied fruit mince pies in my local supermarket! But before we get ahead of ourselves,Continue reading “The Rough Draft: September”
The Rough Draft: April
April’s wrap-up, filled with writing, editing, adventuring, and restful updates!
Do you have Writer’s Block or Imposter Syndrome?
ost writers (if not all), have faced these challenges and doubts in some form or another. But I have noticed that while there’s a common discussion about Writer’s Block, its cousin, Imposter Syndrome, doesn’t get enough attention.
Words You Can’t Help But Mix Up: Confusables
Recently, on Instagram, I hosted a discussion on my stories about confusables. When I’m editing a book, I like to keep a list of confusables close by so I can check the usage is correct. When I mentioned this on Instagram, and asked if you’d be interested in me sharing my list, there was a resounding ‘yes’
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