One of the most common questions writers are asked is ‘where do you get your ideas from?’ Usually, the answer is no more enlightening than ‘my head’. But sometimes you do remember the spark, even if the final story bears no resemblance to what inspired it. So it is with Louise’s Tattoos. It’s an old […]
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Envy and professional jealousy are an occupational hazard for writers – as, indeed, for any creative. The arts are an insecure business; most creatives are wracked with self-doubt, and it can feel like you are in constant competition for a dwindling reserve of paid gigs, audience attention and market presence. You put your heart and […]
I’m relaunching The Bridesmaid Blues with a fresh new look for summer. Using paper cut art from Newcastle-based artist Brittany Coxon, my designer Caroline Goldsmith put together this beauty: The Kindle version is live, with the paperback to follow, featuring more of Britt’s gorgeous art (this is a slightly less than final version, but you […]
No one can be entirely objective about their own work. You spend so long in your own head with your words that they can become stale or overly familiar, and a new perspective is vital. This is why a team of beta readers is so useful for authors and writers: a fresh set of eyes […]
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