Learning to write is a never-ending journey, and for so many writers, the path to "The End" is an ever-changing process. I've been wanting to document my processes and my writing journey for a long time, so here it is - everything I've learned (and am learning) about writing and publishing. It's here for you to take what you need and leave what you don't. This is a writing & publishing blog. You can expect to find writing help, guest posts and publishing tips here because writing is better with friends and knowledge, like good wine, is better when shared.

somewhat helpful tips on how to take your writing to the next level

A book for us poor writers who want to write on different countries but can't get there. [#23 IN NON-FICTION]

How to get the story out of your head and on the page. A collection of blog posts full of writing tips and encouragement. Writing is an ongoing learning experience and whether your a successful novelist or about to pen your first book, there's always room for tips and encouragement. I'll be posting weekly instalements here and I hope you find something that helps you with your writing. Cheers! And if you're thirsty for more, I've compiled some of my most popular writing posts all in one place on my blog under the 'For Writers' tab.

Cliffhangers? Plot twists? Complex characters? Back stories? Bad guys? Chilling scenes? Mystery and Thriller, home to some of the most interesting, intriguing books you will ever read. There are turns round every corner, suprises at every bend and most of the time you are left with literal goosebumps. But writing Mystery/Thriller is much harder than just reading- are you up to the challenge? See this book as survival training for the very tough battle you are about to face when writing MYSTERY/THRILLER!

Advice for writing book-shaped things and getting them traditionally published. This series will cover everything from querying to agent fit, to building a platform and marketing yourself.

If you're looking for a fresh book of writing tips with a shocking level of humble honesty, a tastefully moderate amount of swear words, and an occasional wave of dry humor, then look no further! Rather than your standard list of Dos and Don'ts, I'll use my own writings and methods I've tried as examples of what you CAN do in your journey to finding what works for you. Because there's no one way to write, but my one way may inspire you.* * Just take this sentence fragment starting with because as a sneak peek of the unorthodoxy inside.

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11 Top tips and tricks to get the most out of Wattpad! From a Watty Award winning author with over 30 million reads online.

[ON HOLD] Nobody will ever know how incredible your book is if they don't read it. And for that you need a hook. A unique opening line that touches the core of the story, that temptingly hints to what they'll find inside, that compels your reader to read on. Here are ten tips to hook your reader and get more reads.