Can independent authors really produce a book cover design to compete with the art departments of mainstream publishing houses?The answer to that question is, yes – sort of – but authors need to take charge and do their homework. Publishers use expert teams to design their covers. Self-publishers need to emulate professional processes and design their front Read More …
Category: tips & tricks
Creating The Villain
The villain is arguably the most important cast member of the story as without them – let’s face it – the hero would just be carrying on with their ironing. So how do writers come up with a truly terrifying and believable villain?The antagonist’s role is to ask a question of the hero and it’s the purpose of Read More …
The Secret to Productivity
OK, I admit that I’m a sucker for a great writing tip. I get a kick out of passing them on and seeing a writer’s eyes light up when they hear something that strikes a chord. What might be surprising is that there is one tip that stands out from the rest. What’s more it’s Read More …