

Cancer took away my fear
Writing coach Sarah Bullen and her children were on the verge of returning home to South Africa to start another exciting chapter in...


Writing a memoir? Elements you need to master
What do you want to write about? Well my life of course (writers say). And I nod because of course that is right. But it has to be about...


Want to start that book...Here's how
Do you have a burning desire to publish a book? Cape Town-based writing coach and literary agent Sarah Bullen offers simple and practical...


Writers need a writing plan
So many of us have this deep heart desire to write, but don’t know how to act on it. So you want to write – but you don’t do it. And all...


The real cost of self publishing
Self-publishing allows you to get your material printed and out into the world and spread your message. But before you launch yourself...


A quiz for your lead characters
Here's a good list of questions to ask your hero Your age? Nationality? Hair colour? Style? Age? How do you dress? Best feature? How...


I survived a coma, and NDE
A year ago I had a full and busy life. I was the group editor of a publishing company, mom to two young kids (eight and ten) and busy...


Open submissions for romance writers
Got a manuscript that you are sitting on? Here is an updated list of all the publishing houses actively looking for books. Romance!...


How to get your book to a better first draft
The first draft of your book is not something you are going to want to show anyone. Sorry! As much as you have sweated and toiled over...


How to grow an idea into a plot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OArGa8x2nEg


Do you have a plan for your book?
Why isn't it selling? Who should be making it sell? Why isn't the publisher doing more? Why are there only three copies at the bookshop...


Bad book covers
Publishers and designers can make some real mistakes!





