The writing life

  • Where do story ideas come from?

    Where do story ideas come from? It is one of the most commonly asked questions at a book launch or directed towards well-known feature writers, and it’s a good one. To the outside world published writers are unicorns, the kind of magical creatures who see the world differently. I bet just like me, you’ve read […]

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  • How to be an author

    There’s a new book in town and every author – wannabes, nearly-theres, and established pros — need to get a copy! If you dared to stroll into my home office you would find at least a dozen books written by authors imparting their wisdom from The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron to Anne Lamot’s Bird […]

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  • 5 Ways to promote your business during a global pandemic

    Flapping his gums, has his foot in his mouth, says too much… yeah we all know that one person who just doesn’t know when to stop talking or worse has absolutely no filter and says the most inappropriate things at the worst possible time. You know who I’m taking about, someone like that loud-mouthed cousin […]

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  • Three considerations you must make when writing copy

    I have no doubt that you have already researched and read about the different ways to communicate with your clients or customers online. Whether you’re drafting a blog post, creating marketing materials or have something to say on social media, getting that perfect message across can be tricky… I’ve tried to make it easier for […]

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  • Books: All about figuring it out

    What can we do in a time like this? Corona virus has us sitting inside, doing our part to avoid spreading this nasty beast far and wide. It certainly wasn’t part of the 2020 plan we made when we were thinking about fresh starts and New Year’s resolutions. I’m finding it absolutely heartbreaking and heavy […]

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  • Is there a Tinder for publishing?

    Have you ever considered that finding a publisher is just like dating? Oh, it is so similar, and the rejections feel just as sharp! Well, folks I’m back at it in more ways than one! This is my first blog post back for the year (excuse my tardy start, the holidays and the back to […]

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  • A-Z of writing lessons so far…

    When I first became a mother I was repeatedly told ‘The days are long, but the years are short’ and while I do agree that the kids are shooting up before my very eyes, I have to say I think this saying also applies to being a writer. Some days at my laptop can feel […]

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  • Writing review and goal setting for 2020

    It’s that time of year! I know, I know… we still have another month+ to go but I am a serial planner! It’s time for me to look back at 2019 and see what 2020 has the potential to be. I’d love for you to join me and have created a very basic PDF with […]

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  • Why being online before being published is worth it

    Build it and they will come… or so the saying goes. As a yet to be published author the question rumbles around: Is it worth me putting time into social media and a website, when that time can be spent on my manuscript? My experience this year is that, yes, it really has been worth […]

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  • Aussie Reading Month 2019

    Woo hoo!! I love this time of year and not just because it’s finally getting warm enough to swim at the beach or start Christmas shopping! No, no, no! There’s a buzz in the air that’s just as exciting as cracking the crisp spine of a brand new book! It’s a great month to be […]

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