“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” —Stephen King It’s impossible to overestimate the power of reading. But aside from the multiple emotional (and physical) benefits of reading, what unique value does reading bring to writers and their craft? Can reading more make you …
A book is like a time travel machine. Reading allows us to go into another world for a moment, whether it be to a wintry wonderland, a sun-blasted desert or a faraway castle equipped with fire-breathing dragons. It can also take us places more reminiscent of the everyday world, like a coffee shop on a …
Hi everyone! It’s WE Editor Claire here, back again to sum up another fantastic twelve months of Writer’s Edit! Yep, it’s that time of year again – time to reflect on everything that’s been happening throughout 2019 in our bookish and writerly corner of the web. Let’s dive right in… Six years of Writer’s Edit …
A big HAPPY RELEASE DAY to our talented author, Bronwyn Eley, whose debut fantasy novel RELIC is out today. Relic is the first volume in the new YA fantasy series, The Relic Trilogy. Here’s the official blurb… In the city of Edriast, there is no deadlier duty than to serve as the Shadow. As …
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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Hi everyone – Claire here, taking up the end-of-year review mantle for the first time from our wonderful Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer! I seem to say this every year, and I’m sure you do too, but truly… Can you believe another 12 months have come and gone?! 2018 was another massive year for Writer’s Edit, …
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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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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 …
If you’re considering becoming an indie author, there’s no doubt that you’ll need to become familiar with Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). This article is all about learning the basics of KDP, one of the biggest indie publishing platforms in the world. We’ll take you through what it is, the basics of its dashboard, and …
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It’s another 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 second fantasy novel, Reign of Mist. So without further ado… Reign of Mist is slated for release on September 13th, this year! Intriguing and …
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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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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 …
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 …
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 many of you know, Writer’s …
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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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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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This guide includes everything you need to know about ARCs (Advance Reader Copies): what they are, where you can find them, and how to make your own. We’ve even got some tricks on how to connect with book reviewers. Have you ever booked tickets to an advance movie screening? Remember the excitement, knowing you’ll be …
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Most savvy web surfers of the last 5 years know of at least one or two subscription book box services, busily providing their niche markets with curated packages full of gifts related to the service they provide. The recent book subscription box craze is not only a great product for readers and gifters, but it …
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I first met our Founding Editor Helen Scheuerer a couple of years ago, when I started working for Writer’s Edit as an Editorial Assistant. Little did I know then that we’d become great friends as well as colleagues – and that I’d have the chance to become involved in the process of developing her debut …
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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