Five ways to choose your next writing project
Do you have ideas coming out of your ears? So many great stories to tell that you can’t decide which one to focus on first? In some ways this is a great position to be in, but when it comes to getting projects finished, it can be a bit of a curse. If you’re the sort...
Five types of feedback to ask for when you’re writing your novel
Getting the right feedback at the right time can be the difference between a half-finished novel at the back of a drawer, and a novel flying off the shelves in bookshops. But not all feedback is the same - different parts of the writing process need different types of...
Five places to get inspiration for your next piece of writing
I don’t think I’ve ever met a writer who had the exact right amount of ideas. Every single one I know either has so many ideas they don’t know what to do with them, or they struggle to find enough ideas that excite them enough to write about. If you’re one of the...
What is Assisted Self-Publishing?
The basic definition of assisted self-publishing is exactly what it sounds like - it’s self-publishing, with help. But the general category encompasses a lot of different services, and, just like traditional publishing, lone self-publishing, or any other way of...
How to get your book reviewed – guest blogging at Self-Publishing with Dale
Today we're guest blogging over at Self-Publishing with Dale, sharing a few tips on how to get more reviewers for your books. Take a look!
Five ways to make the most of a one-day writing retreat
These days, most writers (whether amateur or pro) have to juggle their writing with day jobs, childcare, and a whole host of other responsibilities, and it can be difficult to find time for writing. Sometimes the answer is a writing retreat, but even the more...
Five ways to get started on a new piece of writing
A lot of writers struggle with beginning to write something new - that blank page can be incredibly intimidating, and sometimes no first line seems good enough to start on. If that’s you, here are a few ideas to help you beat the fear. Start every...
What we’ve been working on, Winter 2017
It’s been a busy month here at Lodestar HQ! We were delighted to have the chance to work with an exciting new publisher, Carnation Books, on book covers for talented debut author Clara W. Barrow. Check them out: Just Like That (Gone and Changed) and Everywhere With...
Authors – the second round of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) opens today. Check if you're eligible to make a second claim (even if you didn't the first round) – details here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
