by Iain Broome | 21 December 2009 | 12 Comments
It’s a year since the launch of Write for Your Life so this seems like a pretty good time for a quick recap and big thank you to everyone who has read and supported the blog over the last 12 months – thanks!
by Mary Ward | 14 December 2009 | 12 Comments
This guest post from Mary Ward offers practical advice for writers when tackling the research process, including recommended fact checking websites and some good old-fashioned common sense.
by Iain Broome | 27 November 2009 | 8 Comments
This post points you to a fantastic guide to putting a book proposal together, followed by my own account of unconventionally attempting to get a literary agent.
by Iain Broome | 22 November 2009 | 6 Comments
The second part of Write for Your Life’s chinwag with author, Jean Hannah Edelstein, where she talks about the trial and error process of marketing her book, Himglish and Femalese.
by Iain Broome | 11 November 2009 | 11 Comments
This post shows Microsoft Word users how to use Document Map to write smarter and make your way around long documents, such as novels, collected articles and essays.
by Iain Broome | 5 October 2009 | 76 Comments
This blog post sees Iain (hello) get all hot under the collar about the idea that we should all write, write, write if we are to call ourselves writers and fight our way through bouts of writer’s block.
by Sophie Johnson | 22 September 2009 | 16 Comments
This guest post from Sophie Johnson looks at the importance of structure and how it can improve your writing as well as providing an insight into her approach.
by George Angus | 3 September 2009 | 17 Comments
A guest post from George Angus of Tumblemoose, who shows you a potential taste of the future with the new Espresso Book Machine!
by Iain Broome | 18 August 2009 | 5 Comments
Vimeo is a fantastic source of inspiration for writers. This post gives you a brief overview of Vimeo channels and points you in the right direction to help you get those creative juices flowing.
by Rex Davies | 24 July 2009 | 7 Comments
Find out how to transfer your manuscript to the stage with these helpful tips on performance from our guest poster and public-speaking afficionado, Rex Davies.
by Iain Broome | 20 July 2009 | 15 Comments
Find out how you can improve your writing productivity through a little self-inflicted CCTV and one small promise to share your tape with the rest of the world!
by Iain Broome | 15 July 2009 | 20 Comments
Tired of using Microsoft Word to write and plan your writing project? Here’s a list of programs that offer an alternative to traditional software for writers.
by Iain Broome | 1 July 2009 | 10 Comments
Spoken word and open-mic nights should not belong solely to creative writers. Find out why you bloggers can also benefit from treading the boards.
by Iain Broome | 8 June 2009 | 4 Comments
A lovely link for you here and one or two thoughts on what it means to prioritise when it comes to your writing. You know, what it really means.
by Iain Broome | 27 May 2009 | 3 Comments
The first part of Write for Your Life’s chinwag with author, Jean Hannah Edelstein, where she talks research, proposals and sparkly writing.