This week, the Author Spotlight is on Patricia Greasby as she shares insights into writing historical fiction, navigating the self-publishing process, and bringing her latest novel to life.
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Author Spotlight: Brian Terence on sci-fi, short fiction, networking, and sharpening his craft.
Join us for an chat with speculative fiction author Brian Terence, where he shares insights into writing classic sci-fi, the appeal of short fiction, and the value of manuscript assessments. Discover his approach to networking in the writing world, his rationale for submitting to competitions and magazines, and how he sharpens his craft as an indie author.
Author Spotlight: Morgan Christensen on her latest book and what it’s like to work with an editor – me!
Celebrate the release of Morgan Christensen’s new book, Haven’s Warrior. Go behind the scenes to see how this dedicated indie author crafts high-quality fantasy novels worthy of a spot on your bookshelf.
Every Writer Needs a Support System
Writing a book isn’t a solo journey. If you’ve ever read an author’s acknowledgements, you’ll know how many people quietly help bring a story to life. Editors, coaches, beta readers, agents: they’re all part of the village.
Writing Tips: When Actions Overlap
What is false simultaneity and how do I avoid it in my writing?
Is it obtainable or attainable?
Let’s Talk Editing – What Every Indie Author Should Know: Join us on Zoom, June 8th 2025
An invitation to join Claire and Vicky for a chat about all things editing (for indie authors)
Dialogue tags versus action beats
Learn the difference between dialogue tags and action beats and how to punctuate them.
A change of scenery can do you good: read and write in other places.
I needed a change of scenery today, so I took myself off to the library. Do you work in libraries, coffee shops, parks? I’d love to know. Head to the comments.
Can you end a sentence with a preposition?
Here we have a video about ending sentences with prepositions. In short, it’s fine! Go right ahead. But be aware of context and clarity. Here’s some further useful info, including where this preposition ‘rule’ came from. More information here: https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/prepositions-ending-a-sentence-with
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