As with any other style or genre, writing YA fiction truly is an art form. There's so much to balance: the younger characters' perspectives, relationships and development; the language; the plot... One of the most common misconceptions about writing for young adults is that it's easier than writing for adults. …
So we've covered professional portfolio sites and invoicing tools – now it's time to take a look at organisational tools for freelance writers! As we've mentioned before, being highly organised is one of the most important supplementary skills for freelance writers. If you're unorganised, you risk missing deadlines, turning over …
As an indie author, all book marketing and promotion is entirely your responsibility. The amount of people your book lands in front of comes down to the promotion strategies that you develop. But when it comes to promoting an indie book, it can feel like every marketing tactic has been …
Well folks, we've done it again - another twelve crazy months have gone by, another whirlwind year for Writer's Edit and Writer's Edit Press. We celebrated our fourth birthday, and have had some massive changes and some even bigger achievements, so let's take a look back... Launching Talem Press As …
We all know that crafting believable characters with strong motivations is vital in fiction writing. But how do you ensure that your characters remain compelling throughout the course of your story? The answer is simple: make sure they all have strong character arcs. Below, we'll first discuss what exactly a character …
Broadly speaking, freelance writers fall into two categories: generalists and specialists. Generalists are open to writing content about any topic. One week, they might be writing about food and dining trends for a magazine; the next, they might be writing articles for a blog about dogs; and the next, they might …
Having recently published my first indie book to bestseller status, I've realised that there are some lessons best learnt in theory and others in practice. From market research and the ideal publication schedule, to fielding financial questions and overcoming anxiety, I've decided to share 15 of the lessons I've recently …
Fight scenes are common across a range of genres, from action, spy and thriller novels to fantasy and sci-fi. They're often a physical manifestation of the conflict that's driving your story – and they're great for keeping things exciting for readers. Whatever genre you write, knowing how to write an authentic, …
