Writing: Is it Worth Doing a Creative Writing MA?
Ever thought of doing a Creative Writing MA? With the wisdom of hindsight, novelist Kate Frost shares the pros and cons, and offers caution about this investment.
Opinion: Why When Writing a Book, Sometimes You Have to Go Backwards to Go Forwards
Ever find yourself procrastinating about your writing? Come unstuck and can't get restarted? Take heart from Dave Sivers' story of how he got himself back on track.
Writing: Fiction or Non-Fiction? Case Study of How to Pick Your Genre
Case study of how Scottish author Ali Bacon decided whether to write fiction or non-fiction about her chosen topic
Top Tips for Writing a Trilogy
How to write a trilogy - Rosalind Minett shares what she learned while writing her Relative Invasion trilogy
Writing: How to Get to Know Your Target Readers Better and Craft Your Self-published Books to Resonate with Them
How to improve the reach, impact and sales of your self-published book by better understanding your target readers
Writing: The Narrative Arc and the Three-Act Novel
Novelist John Lynch defines the narrative arc and talks about the classic three- or five-act structure. Do you use it? Should you?
Partnership in Writing: How Critique Groups Help Indie Authors Self-publish Better Books
There are many forms of partnership that help indie authors succeed, and here Clare Flynn describes how helpful critique groups can be.
How to Set and Meet Effective Creative Intentions for your Writing and Self-publishing in 2017
A handy guide for the start of the new year on setting and meeting creative intentions for your writing and self-publishing processes
Writing: What is LIterary Fiction Anyway?
Why wouldn't Shakespeare's royal plays count as literary fiction if written today? Theo Rogers asks provocative questions - and suggests some answers - about the nature of literary fiction.
Writing: How to Find Inspiration from Readers
Where do you find inspiration for your writing? Sci-fi and steampunk author explains how he's gleaned ideas for sequels and prequels from his readers' reactions to his books
How and Why All Indie Authors Should Try NaNoWriMo
50,000 reasons to give NaNoWriMo a try this November - that's the target number of words you could have written by the end of the month. Indie authors share their experience to help you decide whether it's right for you.
Opinion: Which is the Best Guide for Authors – Brain, Heart or Gut?
How to gain confidence as an author - including a discussion of the roles of heart, brain, gut and instinct in guiding your career as an indie author.