Inspired? Would you like to see your name on this website and your book up on those bookshop shelves? This is where we bring you a round up of writing tips, ideas and hints.  | How to Self-publish a Bestseller Spread the word: self-publishing is the new Black: on trend, in vogue and definitely here to stay. more>> |
 | Cross-Over Novels - Skill or Just Good Luck? Kit Berry tells us how she created a series of books that are read by everyone from teenages to retirees. more>> |
| Will a Degree in Creative Writing Turn You Into A Writer? Thinking of doing a degree in creative writing? Read this first. more>> |
 | Earn Money Writing From Home Paula Gardner gives advice on how to earn a living writing from home. more>> |
 | Do You Need An Affair? Author Lucy McCarraher looks at whether you need to have experienced the highs and lows of an affair to be able to include one in your novel. more>> |
 | Editing a Manuscript - A Checklist writing coach Jacqui Lofthouse explains how to edit your manuscript. more>> |
| The London Writers' Club The must-join resource for writers based in London. more>> |
 | How I Publicise my Writing Got a book you need to promote? Fiona Robyn tells us how she publicises her novels and poetry. more>> |
 | How To Write A Romance Novel Penny Jordan, author of over 160 books, gives us her valuable advice on how to write a romantic novel. more>> |
| Inspiring Sensual Writing Sensual writer Deanna Derbyshire gives us her tips and advice on writing erotica. more>> |
| The Secrets of Writing a Non-Fiction Book How to get going with that non-fiction book that's bubbling away... more>> |
 | Our Writing Critique Service Have you written or part written a novel and would like an expert eye to assess it before you send it off to an agent or publisher or press on with it? more>> |
| Journal Writing Techniques Keeping a journal can unblock creativity, or just help you discover who you are... more>> |
| Write about what you know! How one writer put together her own story. more>> |
| On turning a blog into a blook Fiona explains how daily blog writing helped her put together her latest book. more>> |
| How To Write For Magazines Practical tips on how to get published by magazines. more>> |
| How to find a daily practice and stick with it Fiona Robyn talks about her struggles - and success - in keeping up a daily writing ritual. more>> |
| How to earn a living writing magazine features (£99) If you've ever bought a copy of Cosmo, She or Bella - or any other magazine - and thought "I'd love to write for magazines like this and get paid for it", this is the course for you. more>> |
| Do I really want to be famous? by Fiona Robyn I have a confession to make. I want to be famous. I want more people to read my blog. I want more people to buy my books. Why would I be writing this article otherwise? Why would I be writing at all, if I didn’t want someone, somewhere, to more>> |
| Ten Ways to Get in The Habit of Writing Writing is a bit like exercise or meditation - it's easy to put it off, but getting yourself into a regular routine is the first step along the long and lonely path of becoming a writer. more>> |
| Reaping Benefit from Your Writing Group How you can use a writing group to sharpen up your writing skills. more>> |
| A new year, new small stones: Making a commitment to daily blogging Fiona Robyn muses on how a daily blog can be of use to the creative writer. more>> |
| Writing Contests - Having Fun and Keeping Your Writing Safe How to get the most out of writing competitions more>> |
| How To Write A Strong Start For Your Novel Tips to get the beginning of your novel right and so entice the reader to continue... more>> |
| Finding The Energy For Weekend Writing Don't we all dream of a life where we could spend all the time we want on our writing; but when we do have the time how come it seems so hard? Liz Hardy helps motivate us to just get on with it and write.. more>> |
| Five Tips To Writing A Fantasy Novel If fantasy writing is your thing why not check out these tips on writing a fantasy novel? more>> |
| The Top 10 Ways to Ignite Your Creative Fire and Keep it Glowing Keeping the creative fires burning can often be a challenge but there are ways that you can nurture them. more>> |
 | How To Do Your Own PR For Writers The Do Your Own PR guide to how writers and journalists can do their own PR and get more commissions! more>> |
| Creative Living Fiona Robyn's thoughts on living more creatively - whether you make your living as an artist or only ever use your creative juices when you rearrange the furniture! more>> |
 | To Follow A Dream Prethi Nair gave up her job to write a novel. Little did she know she'd end up publishing and promoting it, win an award and later go on to have her second book picked up by the BBC. more>> |
| Chicklit’s growing up A friend recently confessed to me “I like reading chicklit but it’s a bit like reading a dirty book: I’d rather not tell anyone what I’ve got in my bag.” more>> |
 | The Magic of Morning Pages There's something you can do that will bring you clarity, insights, relaxation, stability, and help you to stay in touch with your creativity. It's called Morning Pages. more>> |
 | The Secrets of Success Most successful writers aren’t born, they’re made - self-made, at that. Dianne Bown-Wilson looks at the secrets of successful writers. more>> |
| Must-read books to help you write that novel These are a selection of must-read books to help you write that novel. more>> |
| Writing tips - online resources Here are some useful web sites to help you get started, guide you on your way and help you find a publisher. more>> |
| Clearing Space for Creativity It's easy to say you're going to set aside time to write, but actually doing it, and nurturing your creativity is another thing entirely. Fiona Robyn gives us some suggestions to help your nurture the inner muse. more>> |
 | Getting organised Declutter your desk and free up your creativity By Sue Kay of No More Clutter more>> |
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