Self-publishing and ebooks do not create a level playing field for writers

by Iain Broome | 27 August 2010 | 14 Comments

Iain looks at the rise of ebooks and questions the wisdom that says that the rise of technology in publishing makes all things equal for writers.

Introducing Broomeshtick and selling Websites for writers

by Iain Broome | 19 August 2010 | 1 Comment

Iain tells the world about his new writing site, Broomeshtick.com, and puts Websites for writers officially on the market for all you wannabe website curators.

Open your writing mind with the morning papers

by Helia Phoenix | 12 August 2010 | 21 Comments

Helia Pheonix talks about the morning papers, a writing technique that encourages writers to write three pages a day on anything and everything. Will you try it out?

Critiquing etiquette: six ways to provide gracious feedback

by Jodi Cleghorn | 5 August 2010 | 17 Comments

Great post from Jodi Cleghorn who provides a great overview of feedback etiquette and some great tips for making sure you’re giving people a thought-out, constructive opinion on their work.

Zen and the art of not writing

by Beth Morey | 28 July 2010 | 11 Comments

Beth Morey describes the notion of ‘not-writing’ to make space for ideas and inspiration to come to us naturally. It’s not all plan, plan, plan you know!

How I use a mind map to build stories

by Paulo Donovan Campos | 22 July 2010 | 12 Comments

This guest post from Paulo Donovan Campos looks at how mind maps can help you outline your story, manage your ideas and connect narrative strands.

Do you need university qualifications to be a good writer?

by Iain Broome | 19 July 2010 | 16 Comments

In this episode Iain asks whether you need a qualification to be a good writer, and outlines three potential benefits of taking an English degree or postgraduate writing course.

A beginner’s guide to writing for the web

by Robert Mills | 14 July 2010 | 13 Comments

In this post Rob Mills provides a great introduction to writing for the web, including how to tell your story, making the most of your time and choosing your tone of voice.

Introducing the all-new Write for Your Life!

by Iain Broome | 14 July 2010 | 10 Comments

The new Write for Your Life is here! In this episode, Iain introduces the new site and talks about some exciting plans for the future, including a unique membership scheme and a series of online conferences.

Preparing to relaunch Write for Your Life

by Iain Broome | 3 June 2010 | 8 Comments

With the relaunch of Write for Your Life just around the corner, Iain talks about his plans for the new site and how you can get involved with making it really rather smashing. There’s also talk of more monsters.

A writer’s guide to feedback and writing groups

by Elilzabeth Markham | 14 May 2010 | 32 Comments

This post by Elizabeth Markham provides an overview of writing groups, including what they are, how you might benefit from joining one, and what pitfalls to look out for.

Reading at and setting up a spoken word event

by Iain Broome | 28 April 2010 | 5 Comments

In this episode Iain chats to Manuela Boyle about spoken word nights, including how to set one up and the benefits of performing your work, and to Donna Sørensen from the Irish Writers Centre in Dublin.

The key to selling your book is the cover letter

by Gary Smailes | 23 April 2010 | 14 Comments

Gary Smailes from the rather brillo blog, Bubblecow, outlines some rather tremendous common sense guidelines to help you put together a great cover letter and improve your chances of getting a book deal.

Copywriting versus creative writing

by Iain Broome | 11 April 2010 | 19 Comments

On this episode of the Write for Your Life podcast Iain and Manuela talk about the trials and tribulations of being a copywriter by day and a creative writer by night.

Who wants to write for Write for Your Life?

by Iain Broome | 31 March 2010 | 1 Comment

Your invitation to get your pencil and paper out and start scribbling something awesome to (potentially) be published on Write for Your Life!

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