The IWSG question of the month for November asks about life as a writer. I had a look at all the other things that go on at IWSG as listed in the monthly email. I wonder whether I really want
Life as a Writer #IWSG #booksky
What would Jane Austen have done? #IWSG #booksky
Jane Austen celebrates her 250th Anniversary this month. I often wonder what she’d have done if she’d had all the writing advice we have, or done a creative writing course before she started. I reckon she’d have ignored all the
Using the Seasons #IWSG #booksky
Using the seasons is something I try to do when writing. Like involving the setting in your plot, it enriches the reader experience. Actually, I came across something when I was hunting for old short stories I’d written. I decided
Unethical Practices plus #QuestforOh blog tour #IWSG #booksky #authorsky
This month’s question is about unethical practices in the publishing industry. I’m not sure I’m qualifed to answer, but when has that ever stopped me? Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Natalie Aguirre, Sarah – The Faux Fountain Pen, and Olga Godim! And I’d like to
Ups and Downs of a New Book #IWSG #booksky
A new book is nothing but ups and downs. And if you don’t have a fixed home/work schedule, it can take over. Internet research rabbit holes are just as bad for losing days at a time. Rebecca Douglass, Natalie Aguirre,Cathrina Constantine, and Louise
Does anyone have a bookstore online? #IWSG #authorsky
A bookstore… I’ve always thought standing on the shoulders of giants was just fine. But now I’m thinking of taking my paperbacks inhouse. I’d love to hear of your experiences. PJ Colando, Pat Garcia, Kim Lajevardi, Melisa Maygrove, and Jean Davis The trouble with Distribution
Why everyone should co-host | #IWSG #authorsky
Everyone should co-host a monthly IWSG meeting. Some of us do it regularly, some maybe do it just once, but everyone should do it, as it’s not hard and it’s enjoyable! Feather Stone, Janet Alcorn, Rebecca Douglass, Pat Garcia. and me! This
So what’s new for 2025 #IWSG
Yes, what is new for 2025? The longer I imagine myself writing, even just short stories, the less I can think of that is new, interesting or exciting to actually write. I can think of several things I ought to
What makes a writer? #IWSG
I wondered whether I could still call myself a writer when I was booking next year’s craft fair spaces. Do I still write? I am an author — look, here are my books. But does that make me a writer?
So many ideas, so little time #IWSG
You know the problem; so many ideas, so little time. In my case the time constraint is how much time I can spend at the keyboard without wrecking my hands for several days. And damp weather makes them worse. But
What to do about audiobooks? #IWSG
Do you have, or do you listen to, audiobooks? I have an audiobook problem, and I’d like your ideas. Basically, my narrator needs to change. Feather Stone, Kim Lajevardi,Diedre Knight, C. Lee McKenzie, and Sarah – The Faux Fountain Pen My audiobook problem It
Aren’t people funny? #IWSG
Sometimes when I’m doing my book sales, my reaction sometimes has to be ‘aren’t people funny?’ It’s part of that shell you need to ward off the comments and reviews that hurt your ego. JS Pailly, Rebecca Douglass, Pat Garcia, Louise-Fundy Blue, and Natalie Aguirre
Books and Fairs – June update #IWSG
I thought an IWSG post about books and fairs might go down well this week. I mean, I spend most of my time reading books and going to sell my books at fairs. And I enjoy both of those very
Curved balls part 3 | #IWSG
I told you about the two emails that threw me curved balls last month. I sort of sorted one out and talked about it in another post a couple of weeks back. Now an update and a couple more issues
Publisher curved balls #IWSG
Last week, my publisher partners sent me two emails, both throwing me curved balls. As I often do, I decided to talk through my problems here with you! Janet Alcorn, T. Powell Coltrin,Natalie Aguirre, and Pat Garcia! Publisher: Smashwords (ebooks) problem: ebook rejected