5 ways to make your fiction unputdownable
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Even quiet stories can (and should) have that gotta-keep-reading quality to them. But how can we as writers make sure … Read More
How I got my short stories published in The People’s Friend
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This week marks my seventh short story published by women’s magazine The People’s Friend. But mine wasn’t an instant success … Read More
4 true crime documentaries for hipster douchebags who’ve seen every true crime documentary
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I found out a new friend of mine was a true crime junkie recently. Our conversation quickly spiralled into what … Read More
Check out the trailer for Dead Ringer
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Want to meet your double? Be careful what you wish for… The eerie trailer for Dead Ringer gives you a … Read More
Four months till Dead Ringer is published – what am I doing to prepare?
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My debut novel, Dead Ringer, is set to be published on 27 February 2020. That’s four months from now, which … Read More
5 things I’ve learned as a beginner in public speaking
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Public speaking has always been a huge fear of mine, but over the last year, I’ve been working on getting … Read More
One bad habit that writers need to break
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It’s time to stop cringing when people ask if you’re a writer. It’s time to stop waving your hand when … Read More
The People’s Friend’s Writer of the Week
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I’m thrilled to be The People’s Friend’s Writer of the Week. Here’s a short interview from their blog. What inspired … Read More
The 10 people who’ll critique your writing
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Joining a writing group is probably the best thing I’ve ever done, in terms of improving my writing. Getting other … Read More
I gave up coffee and I didn’t die
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(Trust me, I’m surprised too.)… Read More
5 YA books from the 90s that deserve a revival
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Looking at the current crop of Young Adult books, it can be tough to remember that there was ever a … Read More
What listening to audiobooks taught me about writing craft
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I’m a recent convert to audiobooks. For years, I never had much patience for them. If you’re a fast reader, … Read More
6 books to read if you love Gillian Flynn’s psychological thrillers
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I love Gillian Flynn! Doesn’t everyone love Gillian Flynn? (Real answer: No. My mum does not love Gillian Flynn. I … Read More