2025 Gift Guide for Authors (to suit any budget) Looking for the perfect gift to show your loved one how much their writing means to you? Oh boy. I was born ready for this challenge. I’m an author and writing mentor, which means I’m both the target audience for these gifts and I spend most of my […]
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Discover 10 of the best free and low-cost resources for emerging authors. From Scrivener to Reedsy, find budget-friendly tools to make your writing life easier.
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Scrivener vs. Plottr: How to choose the right novel writing software for your process Are you wrestling with which novel writing software to choose? I’ve been a professional author for more than 20 years, and I have some thoughts… You’re probably familiar with the buzz around Scrivener and Plottr. (Others are available, but these are
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The 6 Best Books to Help You Write Your Novel So. It’s time to start writing the novel that’s been in your head for as long as you can remember. But you’ve never written a book before. And you could do with some help getting started. Luckily, there’s no shortage of guides available, all with
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From Belfast to the Beyond: Narnia, Westeros, and the Northern Irish science fiction scene As a Belfast writer, born and bred, I’m proud to be part of the rich tradition of speculative fiction in Northern Ireland.​And if you’re thinking, “Northern Ireland has a rich tradition of speculative fiction…?” don’t worry – you’re not alone. We
