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Dispelling the writing myths

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019
by ShannonKyle

Fame, fortune and acclaim, those are the dreams to lure many people into wanting to write. But how realistic is it? If I had a pound for every time someone said to me: ‘You could be the next JK Rowling’ or ‘This will be a bestseller and you’ll be rich from the royalties!’, I would be made richer than from any of the royalties I’m currently contracted to receive. One certainty is, writing a book is unlikely to be a get rich quick scheme. B,ut if you still have a desire to write, you are not alone. Becoming an author

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019
by Emma Murray

Read, read, and read some more. You can’t improve as a writer without reading. Set up a cosy place to enjoy what others have achieved. If you’re stuck, take a walk. Yes, the hard graft happens at the desk but the inspiration often comes from a change of location. Read aloud. When you’re editing your own work, print it out and read it out loud. Remember: when you stumble, your readers will too. Always carry a notebook and pen with you. You never know when inspiration will strike. Deadlines are your friend. Focusing on a delivery date keeps you and

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018
by SpencerHonniball

If you’ve ever had your home redecorated, you’ll be familiar with a snag list. It might include a poorly painted windowsill, a chipped radiator or, more seriously, a trickle of water suddenly appearing following some heavy-duty construction work. A good builder will resolve all issues they were responsible for, leaving your home safe, dry and comfortable. For all self-respecting writers, a snag list is an essential part of our work. We don’t always get things right first time and, since no style suits all clients, adaptability is key. In the overwhelming majority of cases, my clients and I read from

December 10, 2018
by CaroHandley

If you’re thinking of hiring a ghostwriter what you probably want to know is what you will be getting. But how to find out? After all, you can’t click on your chosen writer’s profile to see how many five star reviews he or she has received from past clients. Ghostwriting doesn’t work like that, because every relationship between a ghost and their client is unique. So how can you tell what you might get from a collaboration with one of us? Well, although we’re a modest lot, and don’t generally like to blow our own trumpets, you can ask us

December 8, 2018
by HeatherBishop

I’m a big believer in the fact that a good story is always going to be a good story however publishing, like most businesses, is very trend led. When it comes to memoirs especially, tapping into a particular trend can mean the difference between getting your book published or not. A trend can be sparked by anything such as a film or a TV programme. When I first started ghostwriting around seven years ago, publishers were clamoring for nostalgia memoirs largely due to the huge popularity of TV shows such as ‘Call the Midwife’, ‘Mr Selfridge’ and ‘Downton Abbey’. So

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