Stuck? How to Get Your Manuscript Moving Again

At some stage in your writing, you may find that you’re stuck and having trouble moving forward. This is something that happens to many writers whether they're fiction or nonfiction writers. Now there are many reasons for this, … [Read more...]

How to Get Started Writing a Book

New writers often ask how to get started writing a book. The answer of ‘putting pen to paper’ or ‘fingers to keyboard’ isn’t really the answer they are seeking. What they’re really asking is whether there is an easier or more … [Read more...]

The Difference Between Commercial and Literary Fiction

Many writers wonder what the difference between commercial and literary fiction is. This is usually when they’re trying to decide which genre their manuscript falls into and it’s easy to see how a writer can get confused by these … [Read more...]

Writing a Children’s Book Series: Focus on One Idea

I have seen a lot of picture book manuscripts coming through and they all seem to have one thing in common – they lack focus. The thing is children’s picture books aren't very long. They range from 500 to 1,500 words and this … [Read more...]