by lodestar | Oct 19, 2018 | Tips
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... by lodestar | Sep 13, 2018 | Tips, Writing Advice
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... by lodestar | Jul 2, 2018 | Tips, Writing Advice
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... by lodestar | Jun 29, 2018 | Tips
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... by lodestar | May 30, 2018 | News, Tips
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! by lodestar | May 15, 2018 | Tips
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...