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It takes hard writing to make easy reading

It takes hard writing to make easy reading. How true is that? Writing a book is hard, but it gives your readers the best experience.

What it's like writing an adult fantasy series

I'm halfway through writing my first adult fantasy series. I thought I'd share what the writing journey's been like across the books.

The Taste of Change—Magical Fantasy Short Story

A while ago, I was excited to have a piece of my writing published in an anthology. The theme choices were past, present, future, and...

Making time for writing: mini writing retreat

Making time for writing on a mini writing retreat with a friend. What did we do and why should you have a writing weekend too?

What it's like to receive a manuscript appraisal back from the editorial team

I got my manuscript back from manuscript appraisal. This is what it was like, and how it helped me to grow as a writer and improve my book.

Why is my debut book as a fantasy author a children's picture book?

As a fantasy author, I decided to make my debut book a children's picture book to spread a love of reading ...

How to plan a story with a strong plot structure

When you plan a story, it's important to give it a good plot structure and timeline. Here's some great writing tips to build a strong plot.