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November reads

I am overly giddy to report that I am currently on-target to complete my challenge of reading 100 books in 2021! And there were some great stories that helped me edge ever closer in November… The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan is the perfect read for a cold afternoon spent beside a blazing fire. It’sContinue reading “November reads”

October reads

I read so SO many good books this month! I feel like I’m back in the groove of reading, and if you need some help here are some great stories to throw yourself into… Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty is fantastic. If you liked her other books, you’ll love this. She takes all theContinue reading “October reads”

Periods

Why, when, and how to include menstration in your writing I’ve started sharing some of the feedback I find myself giving regularly to editing clients – this time I’m chatting about PERIODS. Search for #EditingTipsFromAnna on Twitter to find other topics. Disclaimer number one: Previous clients – please don’t worry that I’m talking about you.Continue reading “Periods”

Giving Feedback

Giving feedback to other writers on their stories is such a rewarding and beneficial thing to do. It not only gives them a boost and sharpens their skills, but it will also hone your writing practice. Partnering with other writers will give you friends that understand the highs and lows of creating imaginary worlds andContinue reading “Giving Feedback”

September Reads

Two stonking crime books take the top spots this month – they couldn’t be any more different OR brilliant… We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker left me reeling. It was days before I could pick up another book because anything else would be an utter disappointment after reading something so beautifully written andContinue reading “September Reads”

Valley

How I parted ways with my agent This is a long one, and a very personal one. I’ve tried to provide action points and comfort, but sometimes life is just messy and hard. I hope that showing you some of my mess is helpful. I want to tell the truth about this, because I’ve gottenContinue reading “Valley”

August Reads

A summary of my August – had two weeks off work, got pinged, read all the books instead of seeing people. Here are my faves… Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell completes the Simon Snow trilogy, and what an ending it is. I don’t want to say too much because of spoilers, butContinue reading “August Reads”

Very Exciting Prologues

I’ve started sharing some of the feedback I find myself giving regularly to editing clients – this time I’m chatting about VERY EXCITING PROLOGUES. People say that prologues are a little bit like marmite – readers (and agents/publishers) either hate them or love them. I want to add a little caveat to this because, yeah,Continue reading “Very Exciting Prologues”

July Reads

My reading has sloooowed down in recent months, but July was full of books that brought me joy no matter how long it took me to read them… Toby and the Silver Blood Witches by Sally Doherty is a phenomenal debut by a lovely writer who I am privileged to call a friend. It’s gotContinue reading “July Reads”

Fat Shaming

What is it? Why is it harmful? How can we spot it in our stories? I’ve started sharing some of the feedback I find myself giving regularly to editing clients – this time I’m chatting about FAT SHAMING. (Search for #EditingTipsFromAnna on Twitter to find other topics.) Disclaimer number one: Previous clients – please don’tContinue reading “Fat Shaming”