James Patterson On Writing masterclass Curious to discover what I was doing wrong or what I could do to improve my writing, I decided to embark on the James Patterson Masterclass. I’m not going to give away the content of the lessons because it wouldn’t be fair for those who paid up – like myself….
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The Write a Novel in 30 Days Challenge It’s that time of year again: the write a novel in 30 days National Novel Writing Month, aka (Nanowrimo). I’ve been neglecting my blog of late. Mainly because I’ve struggled to get into the writing zone. I can just about manage to churn out a page or two…
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The London Book Fair: Marketing and PR for Authors Tory Lyne-Pirkis from Midas PR and Jennifer Krebs from Harlequin talked about marketing and PR for authors. Take Aways Tweet about 30% about your book. Constant self-promoting is not advisable. Use Net Galley if you can afford it. It’s a good way to get reviewers for…
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I joined the London Book Fair Author Club on the spur of the moment. This gave me priority access to the LBF, reserved front row seats and discounted, and free entry to Reed Expo events such as the London Book and Screen week, which sad to say, I wasn’t able to take advantage of. The…
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London Book Fair: Author Perspectives & Children’s Book Publishing Peter James The London Book Fair welcomed the thriller author, Peter James, talked about the extensive research he undertakes for his novels. This includes being shut in a coffin, going on police raids and watching live autopsies. He advises to read what you want to write,…
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The London Book Fair was held in the vast Olympia Exhibition Centre. I knew Earls Court like the back of my hand, so I had to set out early for this one. As expected The Author HQ was packed to capacity. The London Book Fair: PR and Marketing Seminar Takeaways Giveaway copies of your book. Do…
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The London Book Fair My visit to this year’s London Book Fair was very different to the one I had several years ago – because on this occasion I was actually allowed in! My first visit to the London Book Fair was at a time where the event didn’t cater for the wanna-be-published author. “Are…
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