I know the first time I played with the idea of publishing my own book I was swamped and overwhelmed. I would have given anything to have an honest, unbiased, successfully self-published writer to lead me through the minefield.

I can’t believe it, for the first time in over two years and since I started, I simply forgot to put up a daily writing prompt on the Writing Information and Tips site. So weird. Apologies to all.

You know how somethings can really bug you, and that when they do you are reminded of them everywhere? (I was going to go into detail about why this is, but decided …

Often when writing in first person, whether it be fiction or creative non-fiction, there will be times when you write down your thoughts. (As in, …

If you had the opportunity of going on a writing retreat what would be the most important (and decision-making) aspects for you?

Well, that was a surprise. I just got another ‘thank you, but no thank you’ response to my mid grade novel. DARN! But the news, thankfully was not as impersonal as it could have been, and as rejections go it was extremely helpful and kind.

Are you looking for something to do this November? Have you got a few hours each day to put towards your writing goal?

If so, NaNoWriMo might be for you.