The first thing your reader will see is the book cover, You can just download pictures off the internet? No. Many images are not copyright free. You cannot use them without permission. You can search for copyright free images, but they tend to be generic, and you want your cover to stand out. There isContinue reading “Author Advice – Book Covers”
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Wednesday Snippet
‘So why’s a good-looking woman like you not got a husband then?’ ‘I was my mum’s carer, so I didn’t have time for dates.’ So you live with your Mum?’ Thomas asked, and swirled the champagne around his glass. ‘No, she died a few months ago.’ ‘I’m sorry to hear that, was she ill forContinue reading “Wednesday Snippet”
Self Publishing Advice
You’ve finished your manuscript. Had it beta read and sent to an editor. You are happy with the results. What do you do now? It is easy and free to self publish your book. Avoid any company that charge you to publish. From my experience you pay the money, and see nothing much in return.Continue reading “Self Publishing Advice”
Tuesday Snippet – Elizabeth
‘Elizabeth, may I say you brighten up this old place.’ Elizabeth blushed when he handed over his application form. He stroked the ridges of her knuckles. Thomas didn’t let go until it was on top of the others. ‘I know you’ve said no, but please accept my offer of dinner. I’m beguiled by your beauty.’Continue reading “Tuesday Snippet – Elizabeth”
Author Advice
Since starting on my writing journey, I have made mistakes. The first, and most crucial, was I thought I could edit my own writing . . . I was wrong. I have beta read other author’s work. Can write an essay on how to improve their manuscript. I look at my own and do notContinue reading “Author Advice”
Monday Snippet – Introducing Elizabeth
CHAPTER FOUR ELIZABETH NOVEMBER Elizabeth pushed back the strands of her auburn hair, which was straight out of a bottle. Did he say seven o’clock? It was now seven-fifteen. Maybe she got the time wrong, but was sure it was written down correctly. Windsor Castle always looked more serene at night. She wondered whether theContinue reading “Monday Snippet – Introducing Elizabeth”
Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again
Even as an adult the shadows strangled the light. It had been three years into their marriage, before Laura could sleep with it off. The sound of his voice followed, she joined him in the kitchen. Martin had already made a cup of tea. From the biscuit tin, he brought out a full packet ofContinue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”
Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again
Chapter three Laura As Laura turned the pages of Tabitha’s favourite book, familiar words calmed her frayed nerves. It didn’t seem that long ago she was a slip of a thing in uncertain arms. With Martin’s encouragement, she rang her mum. Within half an hour, a proud grandmother had ventured into the hospital ward. ForContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”
Self publishing
Self publishing can be a minefield every writer has to cross. Agents and publishers shy away from self published books. I’ve learnt from my editor there is so much more to writing books. Grammar, punctuation are important. So is content, character and empathy. You have to connect with the main character to connect with theContinue reading “Self publishing”
Daily Snippet
‘Nanny!’ Tabitha’s cries brought her to her senses, as she tried to keep her emotions together. ‘Sorry love, Nanny was getting tired,’ Martha attempted a brief smile. ‘Nanny, please may I go on the ladybird?’ ‘Of course.’ Martha gently picked Tabitha up and planted her on the ground. She tried to keep up with herContinue reading “Daily Snippet”
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