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How Writing Is Like Yoga

In October, I was the speaker at a writer's retreat in Ubud, Bali. The retreat also featured daily yoga and…

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How To Improve Your Novel: On Getting Feedback From An Editor

Last month I sent my first novel 'Pentecost' to a freelance editor for an Editorial Review. I truly believe it's…

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Writing Fantasy And Being A Pro Novelist With Philippa Ballantine

In this interview, we discuss fantasy, tips for writing first drafts, where Pip gets her inspiration and the busy life…

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Book Cover Design: The Process Explained With Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer

Last week, I posted a number of options for the design of my book cover for 'Pentecost', a thriller novel.…

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Achieving Your Dream Of Writing And Publishing A Book…At Any Age

Writing a book is a dream that many people talk about but few actually achieve. Some figures suggest that 80%…

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Killing The Sacred Cows Of Publishing With Dean Wesley Smith

Bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith has written more than 90 popular novels and well over 100 published short stories.He writes…

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