The Power of Accountability

It’s Easy to Write a Book. Right? Right? Back in Spring 2015, when the self-publishing phenomenon gathered momentum, I decided to write a book. I had done some research and had a good idea that I wanted to write something romantic with magical elements strewn in. I grew up in Germany, and from early on, […]

How I Overcame Writer’s Block

How I overcame Writer’s Block So for the last two days I haven’t been able to write. I’m literally 90% done with my novel. In theory, I should be flying through the final ‘boss battle’ and head for the home straight. In practice I was terrified of that particular scene. I had no idea where […]

How do you FAIL Nanowrimo?

Did you fail NaNoWriMo? NaNoWriMo 2016 is nearly over. Some participants won the contest, others didn’t. My Twitter and Instagram feeds are full of writers bemoaning that they “failed Nano”. That makes me really sad. It’s like they don’t even realise that they’re a lot further along than they were at the beginning of the […]

Dictation or Fighting the Dragon

Have you heard about Dragon Dictation software? No? Let me enlighten you: I HATE IT! Not always but mostly. Last winter I listened to Joanna Penn’s interview with Monica Leonelle, author of Write Better, Faster and Dictate your Book. Both books are available on Amazon and highly recommended! Dictation Problems – am I the only […]

How to Write a Sizzling Synopsis by Bryan Cohen

How to Write a Sizzling Synopsis: A Step-by-Step System for Enticing New Readers, Selling More Fiction, and Making Your Books Sound Good by Bryan Cohen My rating: 5 of 5 stars The story Struggling to find new readers? Learn how a compelling synopsis can make your book fly off the digital shelves! Do you hate […]