Writing

But blogging is so much fun Why? Well, first of all, blogs are shorter and much easier to write than a 100,000-word novel. Believe me, that many words is a lot of hard work. Not only do I have to concentrate for long periods of time, but I also have to make sure that all…

I want to be an author I have been asked a number of times recently if being a writer is a rewarding activity. Well, this got me thinking and I’ve decided to do what all good bloggers do. Make a five reason list. So let’s get right on with it. 1. Anonymity. Being a writer…

What types of titles catch a reader’s attention? I know it’s an old journalistic saying that when a dog bites a man, it’s not news, but when a man bites a dog it is news. It is also a good example of how to attract attention by writing good titles, or in the case of newspapers, headlines.…

Would my books sell better in US English? There is no doubt that the popularity, market and acceptance of ebooks is predominantly in the US. In two recent articles, I posted on Just Publishing; one confirmed that the US is by far the biggest ebook market in the world, with the surprise being that the…

The man who wrote words in a cunning order. This post is a little wander down memory lane for my favourite author of all time. Hopefully, with a few facts about him, which you may not know, plus a few classic quotes, which you may. But his most important quote, of course, was that he wrote…