I get a lot of question about editing, so I thought I'd write a post on how to edit your book - top tips! When I was writing my first book, I didn't really consider the editing process at all. I thought you wrote your book, went through to check … [Continue reading] about How to edit your book – top tips!
How to start writing a novel
I speak to many people who are itching to write but have no idea how to start writing a novel. I remember being in the same place myself and mulling over possible plots. It was easy to come up with ideas to start a story but I had no idea where … [Continue reading] about How to start writing a novel
How long does it take to write a book?
People often ask me how long it takes to write a book. To be honest, I'm not sure I have a definitive answer! It all depends on what you actually include as 'writing'. Is daydreaming about the plot while you're cooking or walking the dogs … [Continue reading] about How long does it take to write a book?
Story ideas – where do they come from?
I'm asked this question a lot, and I think people expect a straightforward answer. However, coming up with story ideas is actually quite a complex and time-consuming process! It is the creative heart of the book, after all. There is no simple … [Continue reading] about Story ideas – where do they come from?
How Did I Get Here?
It’s a constant surprise to me that people want to read my books. Not just a few people, but thousands of people! In fact, at the two-year anniversary of my debut psychological thriller being published, sales will have shot up close to … [Continue reading] about How Did I Get Here?