What Makes A Great Thriller
Possibly the trickiest of all writing genres, the thriller comes with high expectations, which are hard to fulfil. So what do we expect from a thriller, and why do we enjoy reading them so much?
Should Authors Blog Or Is Blogging Dead?
When Huffpost Editor-in-chief Jimmy Leach announced the closure of its blogging platform he said that “publishing thousands of blogs has been a distraction from the delivery of impactful, targeted investigations, explainers, breaking news and lifestyle and entertainment journalism.”
Have we forgotten how to love? The science behind the fiction!
Is anything ever again like your ‘first love’? The trembling hands, the beating heart, the breathless anticipation-in short, the culmination of all you ever saw and heard and felt about love?
What Readers Want From Great Fantasy Fiction
The imaginary worlds and characters of fantasy fiction continue to enthral readers around the world.
Is There A Future In Self Publishing
The last year has demonstrated that people will not stop buying books. They offer pleasure, escape, entertainment, and at the very least distraction. But what is the future of self-publishing?
Fiction & Survival Stories
I read with both fascination and disgust as I learned how he was attacked by a bear who scalped him and left part of his skull flapping open but was not prepared to lay down and die.
Why Short Stories Are Good For Busy Readers
With the continued growing popularity of the short story, many good collections are released each year and yet sadly the majority go unnoticed by mainstream readers.
Top Tips for Developing Great Fictional Characters
How often do we read a book where a character appears in the mind’s eye fully formed?
5 Critical Steps Authors Must Take To Successfully Build Their Author Brand
Branding is important in any business and whilst often overlooked by authors, particularly those who are self-publishing it is an essential element of any authors marketing strategy.
Writing A Good Book – The Two Things It Must Have
Trying to distil the essence of a good book down to a few short words is a thankless task because the qualities that define good books are, more often than not, quite elusive.