Category: On writing
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An author’s take on piracy @ Total Eclipse Reviews
This week’s blog post is proudly brought to you by Total Eclipse Reviews. They’re generously hosting me as part of my Radiant blog tour and asked me to write about my take on author piracy. Here’s a few lines to get you thinking. Click on the link to read more……
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Why writers should blog. No, really.
The life cycle of a blog 1. Blog adoption Every blogger has been there. The haze of enthusiasm that first hits when you set up your blog and you realise you can share your thoughts on almost anything with practically anyone (within reach of a computer and internet access). It…
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The writers’ toolbox: Grammarly giveaway!
The first five people to comment on this post and tell us ‘why you need help with your grammar,’ will receive a free 3-month premium Grammarly account! As writers, we all have our weaknesses. Come on, we’re all writers here, you can be honest… I was shocked to discover that…
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Writing case study: the flawed chick-lit heroine
Ah, chick-lit, you are a sweet, sweet release. Looking for my latest escape from reality, I recently picked up my first book by Louise Bagshawe, Destiny. I’m not sure why I’ve never read anything from this author. She is very much a chick-lit staple, having published her first novel back…
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That story has been told a million times! It’s time to get original
Yes, I’m afraid it probably has. It’s been done before. It will most likely be done again. Does anyone bother to wonder why on earth we keep reading stories if they are, in fact, all the same? Here’s the thing: they are and they’re not. Shall I explain? Plot and…
Belinda Williams 