The Relaxed Writer
The start of a new year is a great time for setting our writing goals for the coming months. Perhaps this will be the year you finally get that book …
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Retreating to Write
I try to run away at least once a year. If I’m lucky, I manage it twice. Running away can be one of the best things we can do for …
The Heir Affair
None of us wants to think about our death. But, as writers, thanks to copyright, our words continue living and generating an income for our heirs after we die. So, …
Poetry in Performance
Could performance boost your poetry business? Simon Whaley chats to three poets who regularly take to the stage. The first Thursday in October is National Poetry Day. It’s an opportunity …
Writing Magazine: Capturing Ideas
I once woke in the middle of the night with an idea for a new cosy crime novel. Realising how important this was, I grabbed the notebook and pen I …
Writing Magazine – Plastic Fantastic
Accepting card payments at book events is easier than you might think. Simon Whaley chats to two authors who think plastic is fantastic. The Covid pandemic affected writers in many …
Writing Magazine – Passport to Publication
The American travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain said, “Travel is not a reward for working, it’s education for living.” While a break away at this time of year can be a …
Connecting with Consultants
It’s not only multi-national companies who use consultants. Simon Whaley chats to one author who uses a series of consultants for her writing business. The first Thursday in June is …
Writing Magazine – BookTok Business
Is TikTok every author’s dream marketing platform? Simon Whaley chats to two authors about their experiences. In 2022, the Publishers’ Association attributed some of 2021’s five per cent rise in …
Pitching to Podcasts
The word podcasting was first coined in February 2004. A podcast is an audio show, like radio but, instead of tuning in at a set time, we can download and …