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Why Failing at NaNoWriMo is Okay #Writing

Why Failing at NaNoWriMo is Okay. Hello, I’m Shelley, and I’m a big fat failure! I’m not upset by this statement, and in fact, I find it quite liberating to admit my failures, especially when they’re writing-related. I recently met two lovely A-Level English students, and I felt thoroughly inspired as I listened to their… Continue reading Why Failing at NaNoWriMo is Okay #Writing

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How to Promote Your Self-Published eBook #wwwBlogs #GuestPost #NaNoWriMo

Thousands of writers’ are frantically tapping away at their keyboards this November in the hope to complete the first draft of their novel, but what will those dedicated writers’ do with their manuscript once they reach the finish line? Last week I shared a guest post from Susan at Perfect Prose Services; Top Ten Tips… Continue reading How to Promote Your Self-Published eBook #wwwBlogs #GuestPost #NaNoWriMo

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Top 10 Tips for #NaNoWriMo – An Editor’s Perspective by @perfect_prose #MondayBlogs

I’m delighted to have special guest, Susan Buchanan, from Perfect Prose Services on my blog today. She shares her top ten tips for all the NaNoers preparing for 1st November, from an editor’s perspective. Top 10 Tips for NaNoWriMo – An Editor’s Perspective Only a day to go. On November 1st, fingers will be poised… Continue reading Top 10 Tips for #NaNoWriMo – An Editor’s Perspective by @perfect_prose #MondayBlogs

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Diary of a NaNoer aged 43 1/2 #NaNoWriMo

November is here, the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween have slipped back to the cemetery, and we are discarding the pumpkin soup in exchange for hot dogs and fireworks.  Yes, it’s nearly bonfire night, that time when we ‘celebrate’ the near explosion of our houses of parliament. For me, November is when I get to… Continue reading Diary of a NaNoer aged 43 1/2 #NaNoWriMo

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Would you BUY or PASS? #NonFiction Fiction Unboxed #FridayFiveChallenge

  Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you… Continue reading Would you BUY or PASS? #NonFiction Fiction Unboxed #FridayFiveChallenge

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo

  Even though I was born in the spring and should cherish budding flowers and lambs-a-leaping, I do prefer the autumn months.  Crisp mornings full of colour, hot chocolate stacked high with marshmallows, and, of course, Halloween.  As a writer of fantasy, I am in my element around All Hallows Eve.  I get to dress… Continue reading 30 Days of NaNoWriMo

Authors, Blogging, Book Reviews, Indie Author, NaNoWriMo, Self Publishing

My Top Ten Favourite Blogs

  Joining Twitter, just over two years ago, was one of the best decisions I ever made. During this time, I have met some remarkable people. Yes, I follow a few celebs purely for the gossip, but the majority of people I follow are bloggers, writers and reviewers. I have discovered a plethora of new… Continue reading My Top Ten Favourite Blogs

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo

Well it's finally here - November and NaNoWriMo 2014.  The plotting is done, the character bio's are stuck to the notice board and the 54lbs. of Cadbury's chocolate is taking up residence in the fridge.  I'm good to go. Now when December arrives we all rush to open the first door on our advent calendar so… Continue reading 30 Days of NaNoWriMo