

How well do you know your market
In a non-fiction proposal you need to be specific. Who did you write this book for? Who is most likely to buy it, and why? ​​ When you...
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How to work out your estimated book sales
How many copies do you think your book will sell? A publisher wants to know what your expected sales are. But how do you work that...
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Are you doing the work to get your book placed at a publisher?
Sending off a manuscript is terrifying. It is adrenalin inducing, heart-stopping stuff for any writer. But so many writers bail or fail...
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Some mistakes writers make
I have been coaching writers for some years now and I wanted to address some of the most common reasons queries or questions that I get....
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Finding the G spot
Genre is a funny thing. Ask most writers what they HATE and they will tell you ‘generic fiction’. Just the word ‘generic’ will strike...
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Some killer opening lines from memoirs
Here are some strong openers for memoirs that kick the reader straight into the story. Do you have a favourite one? Share it in the...
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What does a book editor cost?
All books need to have a professional editor to take them from manuscript to finished product. First, these are the variables that...
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Here are the basic plots
I love this below list of plots and they do ring true. Find your own plot below: The list below is from 20 Master Plots & How to Build...
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