

Traditional, Indie or Self-Publishing? Whats best for you?
​The really exciting thing is that there are really SO MANY options and ways to get published in this day and age. The two most common...
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Cancer took away my fear
​Writing coach Sarah Bullen and her children were on the verge of returning home to South Africa to start another exciting chapter in...
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Writing a memoir? Elements you need to master
What do you want to write about? Well my life of course (writers say). And I nod because of course that is right. But it has to be about...
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Want to start that book...Here's how
Do you have a burning desire to publish a book? Cape Town-based writing coach and literary agent Sarah Bullen offers simple and practical...
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Writers need a writing plan
So many of us have this deep heart desire to write, but don’t know how to act on it. So you want to write – but you don’t do it. And all...
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The real cost of self publishing
Self-publishing allows you to get your material printed and out into the world and spread your message. But before you launch yourself...
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A quiz for your lead characters
Here's a good list of questions to ask your hero Your age? Nationality? Hair colour? Style? Age? How do you dress? Best feature? How...
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I survived a coma, and NDE
A year ago I had a full and busy life. I was the group editor of a publishing company, mom to two young kids (eight and ten) and busy...
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Open submissions for romance writers
Got a manuscript that you are sitting on? Here is an updated list of all the publishing houses actively looking for books. Romance!...
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How to get your book to a better first draft
The first draft of your book is not something you are going to want to show anyone. Sorry! As much as you have sweated and toiled over...
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How to grow an idea into a plot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OArGa8x2nEg
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Do you have a plan for your book?
Why isn't it selling? Who should be making it sell? Why isn't the publisher doing more? Why are there only three copies at the bookshop...
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