Regency romance, romantic mysteries, & writing tips too.
Yesterday, I decided to take a hard look at my self-publishing business so that I could start off fresh in 2017. Of course, I knew the mistakes I’d made, but there were some bright spots too. My top 3 self-publishing mistakes: all my own work Last October we had some changes in my day job. … Read more
Confused about book marketing? Many authors are. This means that they fail to do any marketing at all, and inevitably, without visibility, their book sales are disappointing. Let’s make sense of book marketing — by making choices, creating a quick message and plan, and then using our ten minutes a day, every day. The minutes … Read more
Writing fiction takes time. Even full-time authors find it a challenge to find time to write. We all have calls on our time. Either we work at a day job, or we have family commitments. Writing apps on your phone or tablet can help you to turn spare minutes into writing time. Find time to … Read more
I’m currently in the middle of the first draft of a new novel. It’s going well. However, I’ve changed the novel’s hook, eliminated a couple of characters, and made huge changes to the plot. These major changes are a lot to keep in mind while I complete the draft. My novel’s bullet journal helps. What’s … Read more
No time to write your book? No one has time — we all have many things we could (and maybe should) be doing rather than writing. I’ve been falling into the “no time” trap myself recently, so let’s look at great time management tips which have helped me to get back on track. Time management … Read more