Should authors misspell book titles on purpose? (with lots of examples)
Why do authors and filmmakers use misspelled titles? Discover when intentional misspellings work … and when they don’t.
How to create an author website (a step-by-step guide)
As an author, you know a website will increase your chances of attracting more readers and selling more books, but you don’t know where to start.
How to win writing contests (with writing-contest record template)
You can improve your chances of getting longlisted for (or even shortlisted or winning!) a writing contest.
23 reasons to hire an editor or proofreader
Are you in two minds about hiring an editor for your book? Here are 23 reasons why hiring a professional editor makes sense.
How to reduce your word count by thousands (and improve your book)
Is your work in progress a bit bulky? Discover how I cut 15,000 words from my manuscript, and made it better in the process.
Writing and editing books set in France (but written in English)
Discover some key elements to consider when writing a book set in France, but written in English.
What to put on your Books webpage (whether published or unpublished)
On your author website, showcasing your work in a Books section is essential for marketing your work and driving sales. Discover what to include.
How to allow yourself to write in beautiful notebooks
Do you have a pile of beautiful notebooks full of blank pages? Give yourself permission to make some marks on those gorgeous pages!
Writers: in their own words
I asked writers about writer’s block, their proudest moments and their biggest worries when sending work to an editor.
Ampersand (&) or and?
The ampersand, despite having a charm and grace all of its own, is not welcome in all situations. Find out when to use ampersand or ‘and’.