General Articles about Writing and Publishing
The Benefits of Subscribing to the Newsletter
With the meteoric rise of social media, smartphone messenger apps, mobile technology, and the speed at which posts disappear from view, it is easy to lose track of what is happening in your social community. While it is easier to communicate with one another than ever before, the sheer volume of information that streams down our social media timelines means that information is quickly missed. And that is why I love the email newsletter.
As an author, email is the best tool for me to communicate directly with my fans and readers. My newsletter gives people insight into what I’m working on, issues I’m passionate about and access to promotions I’m running. As a conservationist, writer and wildlife photographer the content of each newsletter will be varied & fresh.
Read on to find out the benefits subscribing
10 Lessons I learnt from writing my first novel
In 2008, I sat down to write. I had the need to turn writing into an alternative career to the one I’d been stuck in for years. Sound familiar to anyone? I quickly realised that to make it as a full-time writer, I would need to produce a steady stream of novels that people would buy and want to read. I was both excited and daunted by the challenge of coming up with fresh content that readers enjoy.
Fast forward to the present, and I can say that it has been one of the greatest journeys of my life thus far. As I look back, it’s difficult to quantify how much I’ve learnt. Here’s a list of the main points you need to look at before embarking on this epic journey.
Online Writing Mentors that I follow
Online writing mentors have appeared all over the internet with the advent of digital publishing, and continue to do so every writing day. With so many out there, how do you find the right ones to influence you at your particular point in your journey. This article is about incredible influencers who’ve made a difference on my journey and I’m sure will help you with yours.
