Monday 26 May 2014

Writing challenge..'Believe in yourself'

Easier said than done..I'm thinking as I'm listening to a successful writer speak at her book launch..but what if no one else believes in me, reads my work, likes what I write..what then. No doubt after months of writing editing sweat tears and general hours of stress your novel gains some shape and is ready to move into the vast space of readerdom. But what if nobody reads it buys it likes it..
It is without doubt the head space that most writers get into once their book is published.. and while it is a possibility it's more probable that your book your brand will find its way into an audience that appreciates your effort likes your style is interested in what your book is about and will buy your work.. and your next book and your next book etc..as writers I think it is really important to believe in ourselves as the author said and to..

Friday 23 May 2014

Published my first book this week and..

Thanks to my lovely friend and super fantastic mentor and author Zena Shapter..and for all the Josie's out there who find the courage to stand their ground..even at such a cost..

Friday 16 May 2014

Editing..again..only this time..

my brilliant astonishing knows exactly how a YA book should read editor is working on it doing a final copy edit for me..surely some expertise is priceless..