Writing a Thriller or Crime Series: Key Insights from Tony Park and Bonnie Espie
Two bestselling authors talk plot, character voice, and the realities of writing (and publishing) a thriller and crime series.
From Journal to Published Memoir: Writing Tips from Sheryl and Sandy James and Indeed Books
How does a journal become a memoir? In this webinar recap, Sheryl and Sandy James and the team at Indeed Books share honest, practical advice on writing through emotion, protecting the people in [...]
The Creative Writing Skills That Make the Most Difference: Key Insights from Jo-Anne Richards and Richard Beynon
What are the craft skills that really move the needle? Jo-Anne Richards and Richard Beynon each chose their three most important creative writing skills — without comparing notes — and between [...]
You Can Finish Your Manuscript: Lessons from Two Writers Who Did
Two writers. Two completed manuscripts. A conversation full of practical wisdom about beginning, keeping going, and getting it done. Here's what Rick Melvill and Tim Chevallier shared in our free [...]
How to Write a Memoir: 4 Questions to Get You Started
Not sure where to start with your memoir? Four essential questions to help you find your story, stay motivated, and overcome the obstacles every memoir writer faces — with practical tips from [...]
Start the Year Writing: A Free Interactive Webinar
Join our free interactive webinar on 19 January to clarify your writing intentions for 2026. No resolutions, no pressure – just honest reflection and practical strategies with experienced writing [...]
That Magical Moment: Holding Your First Book
The path to publishing your first book is filled with both practical challenges and moments of pure magic. In both this blog and my next subscriber-only Monday Writing Motivation mailer, I [...]
From Life to Page: Why Your Social Skills Are Your Secret Weapon
Starting a new writing project can feel as complex as navigating a challenging social gathering, with characters and conflicts demanding careful consideration from the first page. In both this [...]
Best of 2024: Finding Your Creative Flow Through Careful Observation
The summer in the United Kingdom was brief and unmemorable – but Trish and I have found that, whatever the season, there are vivid and memorable details to be spotted and investigated in the [...]
Best of 2024: The essential capacity that we bring to writing
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re sharing four of our most popular Monday Writing Motivation mailers from the year. This winter piece on the art of people watching showcases the kind of detailed [...]
Best of 2024: The Art of People Watching
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re sharing four of our most popular Monday Writing Motivation mailers from the year. This winter piece on the art of people watching showcases the kind of [...]
Moving Beyond Binary Success and Failure in Writing
Many writers find themselves trapped in binary thinking about their writing journey, measuring themselves purely in terms of success or failure, especially as the year draws to a close. In both [...]
