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Improving Your Writing Productivity in 7 Steps
I'm always on the lookout for writing productivity tips! And on my internet travels, I came across this infographic which I thought was really interesting. It's from Lorna Faith's website, and it covers seven steps to accelerate your writing productivity. Here's the...
The Ultimate Guide to Redrafting
What made me want to write an ultimate guide to redrafting? Thank you so much for asking. There were a couple of key things: I finished redrafting my contemporary YA story last year, and actually enjoyed the process! So, I wanted to spread the joy.In working with...
A Curse So Dark and Lonely: Book Review
Plot summary: A Curse So Dark and Lonely Harper is minding her own business, or her brother’s business anyway, when she witnesses somebody apparently trying to kidnap another woman. Unfortunately, her attempt to intervene gets her grabbed instead, and transported to...
The Three Writers I’d Invite to Dinner
Okay, for something a bit fun – I’ve been thinking about the three writers I’d invite to dinner, given the chance! It’s the kind of icebreaker question that I love. Honestly, when I first saw this question I thought I’d have a harder time coming up with my answers....
Awakening Shadows: A High Fantasy Book Review
Plot summary: Awakening Shadows In the land of Navarre, an ancient evil stirs. The peoples’ best hope, not that they know it, is sheltered princess Joseline and the ancient order sworn to protect her. After an attack on Joseline’s eighteenth birthday throws her world...
Goals and Hopes for 2021
After last year, it almost feels a bit daft to set out goals and hopes for 2021! We’ve all seen how enormously plans can be derailed by circumstances beyond our control. But, despite the mess 2020 made of some of my goals, I’m still glad I set them. And looking back,...