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Talem Press Expands List With Multi-Book Deal From Debut Australian Fantasy Author

Exciting news, folks! Our imprint indie house, Talem Press, has signed debut author, Bonnie Wynne, in a multi-book deal for her fantasy series The Price of Magic. Wynne is based in Sydney, where she works for the Australian government. Her debut novel and the first book in The Price of Magic series, The Ninth Sorceress, …

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HAPPY RELEASE DAY: ‘War of Mist’ by Helen Scheuerer

A big HAPPY RELEASE DAY to our own Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer, whose third novel War of Mist is out today. War of Mist is the 3rd and final volume in the bestselling YA fantasy trilogy, The Oremere Chronicles, and is published by our fiction imprint, Talem Press. Here’s the official blurb… War is here. …

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HAPPY RELEASE DAY: ‘Reign of Mist’ by Helen Scheuerer

A big HAPPY RELEASE DAY to our own Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer, whose second novel Reign of Mist is out today. Reign of Mist is the 2nd volume in the bestselling YA fantasy trilogy, The Oremere Chronicles, and is published by our fiction imprint, Talem Press. Here’s the official blurb… The realm’s darkest secret …

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10 Most Popular Literary Theme Examples

Theme in literature is a topic we’ve delved into before. Every story has themes – whether they’re consciously explored or simmering under the surface – and the exploration of different themes adds depth and layers to any story, especially if those themes are universal. So today we’re taking a look at some of the most …

Learn 5 Secret Habits of a Productive Indie Author

As someone who writes books, runs a website and does their own marketing and publishing, I’m often asked how I stay productive. It’s no easy feat. I have a never-ending list of things to do, and it can often feel as though there aren’t enough hours in the day. However, I do have some secret …

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5 Amazing Benefits of Writing A Fantasy Series

Writing a single novel is a huge undertaking, so you can probably imagine the mammoth task that writing a series is… However, if you’re considering writing a fantasy series, and are willing to put the work in, then this article is for you. Here, I explore 5 of the best benefits of writing a fantasy …

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When and How to Write an Amazing Prologue

Today we’re going to talk about one of the most divisive literary devices around: the prologue. As you probably know, a prologue is a section that appears before Chapter One in a book. The prologue is something separate from the main story, which always begins in Chapter One. Some readers are OK with prologues. But …

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Ultimate Guide: Establishing An Author Newsletter

We’ve talked before about the importance of building your author platform. Mastering your online author presence is something all modern writers need to learn how to do – especially those who are self-published. An important part of that platform and online presence is an author newsletter. ‘Wait a minute,’ you’re probably thinking. ‘You’re telling me I …

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Ultimate Guide: How To Price Your Self-Published Ebook

Before you hit the ‘publish’ button on your novel, there’s one massive factor you need to consider: how to price your self-published ebook. Let’s assume that you’re relatively new to indie publishing – you might have published one or two titles previously, or this may be your first. Chances are, the idea of picking the …

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Ultimate Guide: 9 Fiction Genres You Should Know About

The lines separating genres in fiction writing can be hard to identify. Not everyone agrees where to draw them, and as trends in genre fiction evolve, they’re constantly changing anyway. What’s more, the cross-pollination of hallmarks and themes from different genres makes boxes and boundaries even trickier to establish. As writers, it is important to …

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EXCLUSIVE Cover Reveal: Heart of Mist by Helen Scheuerer

Today is an incredibly exciting day for us here at Writer’s Edit. In partnership with our imprint Talem Press, we’re thrilled to bring you the exclusive cover reveal for our Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer’s debut fantasy novel, Heart of Mist. So without further ado… In the novel, we follow 19-year-old Bleak as she seeks …

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Writer’s Edit Launches New Fantasy Fiction Imprint

Hello readers and writers! We’ve got massive news to share with you today… Writer’s Edit has launched a new fantasy fiction imprint: Talem Press! Talem Press is a new publisher of fantasy books, and is an imprint of Writer’s Edit Press. Founded in February 2017, they’re a completely independent, Sydney-based house. Talem is the latin word …

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Impostor Syndrome: What Is It And How Can Writers Overcome It?

Have the words ‘I’m not a real writer’ ever crossed your mind? Have you ever felt that your writing skills are inadequate, despite evidence to the contrary? Have you ever achieved success with your writing, only to think, ‘How did I get here/I don’t know what I’m doing/I don’t deserve this’? If any of the …

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Kindling III Launch Party Recap

Every year for the last three years, Writer’s Edit has launched a beautiful new book in the Kindling series. With each launch party, we’ve seen writers emerge from their busy lives and travel from all over Australia to come together and join the festivities. With each book brought into the world, we’ve made new friends …

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Challenges, Influences and Publishing With Author Anna Spargo-Ryan

From essays in Seizure and Overland to short fiction in Seizure Flashers and Kill Your Darlings, Anna Spargo-Ryan is a name you’ve probably seen across Australia’s lit-journal landscape. She has a memoir piece in the Black Inc. anthology From The Outer, and has worked on digital strategies for a number of organisations including Fremantle Media (Neighbours), Monash University, and the Formula 1 Australian Grand …

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Self-Publishing, Vlogging and Beta Readers with Author Jenna Moreci

With close to 30,000 subscribers and almost 1.5 million total views, Jenna Moreci’s YouTube channel is a force to be reckoned with. Filled with writing advice, personal insights, and tonnes of Jenna’s vibrant personality, the channel is growing in popularity every day. Alongside being a successful vlogger, Jenna is a New Adult author who recently self-published her …

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Short Story Author of the Month Anne Vince on Australian History, Racism, and Writing Advice

Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Short Story of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences with the authors themselves. Anne Vince, a writer and teacher living in rural Australia, spoke to us about her prose piece, ‘On Reading “Nigger’s …

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Author Debra Adelaide on Changes in Publishing and Her New Novel

We speak to author Debra Adelaide about her new novel and her experience with publishing.

3 Simple Tips on the ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ Mantra

The mantra ‘show, don’t tell’ is thrown at writers all the time, so how do you master the art?