Self-doubt and fear of failure are a normal part of the creative process, but that doesn't make them any easier to deal with. In today's show, Sarah Painter talks about how to write during the …
7 Reasons To Smile When Your Book Is Not a Bestseller
Writing a book is a huge achievement, but what if publication day comes round and copies are NOT flying off the shelves? What if your book is not a commercial success or critically acclaimed? In …
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Am I Good Enough? The Validation Of Awards For Writers
This week, the International Thriller Writers announced the finalists for the 2017 awards. My novel, Destroyer of Worlds is a finalist for the Best Ebook Original category and I am over the moon! So …
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The Author Mindset. Researching And Marketing Non-Fiction. The Obstacle Is The Way With Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday has worked with some big names in the non-fiction book world, including Tim Ferriss and Tucker Max, and I'm thrilled to bring you this interview with him around his own latest book, “The …
Resilience: How To Deal With Criticism And Rejection With Mark McGuinness
Criticism and rejection are part of life, but perhaps particularly part of a writer's life. In the video below, I chat with Mark McGuinness about how the importance of the right types of criticism, …
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Writing, Creativity And The Empowerment Of The Author In Publishing With Orna Ross
There are a few people who I consider mentors for my own writing and creative life, and Orna Ross is one of them so I am delighted to interview her for you. Today we talk about the importance of …