Writing: Voice Recognition Software – Is It the Author’s New Best Friend?
The latest generation of voice recognition software can be an invaluable tool for indie authors, whether you are writing full-time…
Writing: Could You Turn Your Day Job Into A Book?
One often overlooked advantage of following the common advice to "write what you know" is that writing in your comfort…
What Is Literary Fiction and Why Does It Matter?
Reports of the death of literary fiction are greatly exaggerated, claims US science fiction and fantasy author Kevin McLaughlin,…
Writing: What is Flash Fiction and Why Write It Now?
In the first of an occasional series defining and celebrating different genres and formats of writing, British author Debbie Young…
All about the money? Wanted: Your opinions on author earnings
It’s been hard not to notice how the publishing industry’s attention has been focussed on the always-thorny topic of author…
Writing: How To Boost Your Productivity
Could you write 10,000 words a day? Charles Sheehan-Miles, based in Massachusetts, USA, shares top tips for indie authors to…
Writing: Which Version of the English Language Do You Use?
An important decision for any writer aiming at the global market for English-language books is which version of English to…
Opinion: Write What You Know – Or Know What You Write?
US indie author Kathryn Guare provides a spirited and heartfelt response to Dr Carol Cooper's recent post in our Writing…
Writing: Do Novice Authors Really Need an Editor?
Having your book professionally edited is one of the most recommended, yet least understood, most ambiguous, and cost-prohibitive, steps in…
Writing: Write What You Know
Established non-fiction author Carol Cooper is currently deploying her medical background in her second novel, a sequel to the raunchy…
Writing: Choosing Theme and Genre
In a reprise of recent lectures he has given on the subject of Theme and Genre, Irish hybrid author Laurence…
Writing: The Value of Mentor Services for Self-Published Authors
"Having a writing mentor is like having a guardian angel on your side," says Rebecca Swift, co-founder and director of…