The Writing Hall

02/11/2025

12/10/2025

I should laminate this blog and take it everywhere with me.

It’s one of the most common questions new writers ask, and also one of the hardest to answer.‘Is my book any good?’ The truth is, that question doesn’t really lead anywhere useful. A better question might be ‘Good for whom?’ or ‘Good for what purpose?’Writing a book is a personal thi...

27/09/2025

If you're a new author, some things aren't explained to you, and you won't know these elements of the process exist until you do them incorrectly or miss them altogether.

Here are a few to be aware of that you can address.

Self-publishing and digital platforms have opened doors that were once firmly bolted, giving writers the power to put their work into readers’ hands without waiting on the gatekeepers of traditional publishing.That freedom, however, comes with responsibility.When you’re both the creator and the ...

11/09/2025

I've finally got around to adding my FREE download to new newsletter subscribers (it's only taken me five years - at least). It's an A to Z of what I believe you need to consider before releasing your book to the unsuspecting public.

I'm practically starting from scratch with my newsletter, so even if you think you subscribed ages ago, please do so again, as I've probably moved websites umpteen times in-between and have lost your details.

I absolutely promise that you won't be spammed every single week (because I'm rubbish at consistency and I have a hundred things to complete before writing any content!). Hopefully, though, every now and again, I may ping over something of value to your book-writing journey.

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04/08/2025

A gorgeous duet featuring two gorgeous young people.