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Why I write Dystopian Fiction by Michelle Cook
It is a thrill to welcome the bestselling author of Tipping Point, Michelle Cook back to the blog to discuss the dystopian fiction she...
authorvalpenny
May 19, 20213 min read
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Leah by Amanda Bedzrah
I am delighted to take part in the tour for Leah the new book by Amanda Bedzrah. I hope you enjoy her interview here. Thank you for...
authorvalpenny
May 15, 202110 min read
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6 Writing Tips by John Steinbeck
Hints and tips from successful authors are always useful, even if all they do is give us pause for thought. Here are six writing tips...
authorvalpenny
May 1, 20213 min read
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Different Types of Publishing
Traditional publishing refers to the established system of getting a book deal, which involves submission to agents and usually a...
authorvalpenny
Apr 17, 20213 min read
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Vanity Publishing
If you receive an offer to publish your book, the first thing to consider is whether it has come from a company that you have submitted...
authorvalpenny
Apr 3, 20212 min read
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Hook Your Reader
Each of us writes because we want to. We write because of a passion to share our ideas, our stories, and our information with those who...
authorvalpenny
Mar 20, 20216 min read
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How to Write a Book and Work Fulltime
Before you start writing a book, accept that the undertaking is a marathon, not a sprint. It will require time, imaginationa dn...
authorvalpenny
Mar 15, 20212 min read
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My Writing Journey by Karla Forbes
The dream. I had an idea for a book, wrote it down whilst munching on a sandwich and watching television, sent it off to a publisher,...
authorvalpenny
Dec 28, 20204 min read
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Prologues by Sue Moorcroft
It is a pleasure to have bestselling author, Sue Moorcroft, share her thoughts and experience of the importance of prologues today. Thank...
authorvalpenny
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries set in Edinburgh, Scotland
Hunter's Chase is the first novel in the series of novels, The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries and writing it was an exciting challenge. First,...
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Nov 6, 20202 min read
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