Create a Last Line First
At the start of a piece of writing, it may be worth a writer’s time to take a few moments to draft the last line […]
weekly writing tips
Restarting your Writing Career
Most writers go through periods of rest from time to time. It’s worth remembering that these caesuras often come in times of stress, when we’re […]
Sparking Original Ideas
“The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates.” – Oscar Wilde. Sounds a bit over-clever, but I think he might have meant, Don’t […]
The Writer’s Pause. Reflect and Revitalise.
To do what you love can sometimes be stressful. -Toni Braxton. Books are big work What’s more, we have to think up every bit of […]
Growing a Writing Career
What moves us to take on a writing career? First, the spark. Then, a sense of determination. And a love of hard work. But at […]
Gearing up for Writing: Writing Tips from Pulp Literature Press
First, picture a great spot to write in. Better still, imagine several great spots, because a writing career shouldn’t depend upon a particular spot, or […]
Fewer Steps, More Time to Write
“You know that Pepperidge Farm bread, that stuff is fancy. That stuff is wrapped twice. You open it, and then it still ain’t open. That’s […]
Writing Confidence: Ready, Steady …
Some days the story almost writes itself, doesn’t it? So, how can a writer keep and grow the writing confidence that feeds success? Maintain Your […]
There’s Never Been a Better Time
There’s never been a better time for many aspects of our authorial lives, including re-issuing works. I’m very grateful that my work can go out […]
Sunshine, Writing, and Stephen King
I walked and made no effort to think – an old trick from my writing days. Work your body, rest your mind, let the boys […]