For many authors this system gives them a welcome cheque once a year. It is easy to register once you apply and add your newly published books to keep the program updated. On the website the overview states: The Public Lending Right is the right of authors to receive...
The 23rd January is National Handwriting Day. There is a significant decline in handwriting as we utilize technology with multiple devices to 'do' our writing for us from simple texts to digital note taking for study lectures, to writing systems on our laptops. I...
As writers and authors we know we need capture our readers attention. After a potential reader has picked up our book, possibly due to the cover artwork and reading the blurb, the first line or two can clinch the deal. So the most worked on, pondered and despaired...
As many of us know 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, whcih actually begins on 17th February. This allows us time in January to delve into what we want to accomplish this year, whether personally, or professionally. The Fire Horse characterises enthusiasm,...
As many of you know I am the Scouting Manager for Relatable Media. This company has many opportunities for authors to write, talk, discuss and promote their work. https://www.relatable-media.com/ As writers and authors we are constantly trying to get our stories out...
At this time of year, there are a mulitude of seasonal markets we can attend. So many, in fact, we need to pick and choose on occassion as there can be conflicts with dates. This December, I am attending three markets, which are mainly local to me. In past year's, I...
Did you have a clear idea of the plot for The Ruby Cradle? I did. As the second book in the Gemstone series, it had to pick up with the same characters as in the first. But there had to be a definite twist, we were going back in time to learn more about the dragons....
Today is National Writing Day, so as a writer and published author I thought I would share some of the reasons I write with you. As an avid reader myself, I am always curious about the person behind the narrative's I read. So here goes: I write because I enjoy...
Today is the celebration of Webster’s Dictionary and maybe all dictionaries. Without them writers and scholars would be lost in their endeavours. Of course, with the impact of online resources a physical disctionary is not as well used in today's world. In fact...