Four Authors Share the Stories of Friendship They’ve Penned through Their Writing Groups
February 1, 2023
All writing groups are unique, yet they all share the ability to create deep bonds and lasting friendships among their
Jacqueline Harmon
While studying for her doctorate in Medieval History Jac Harmon spent her time poking around in old buildings and reading manuscripts which gave her plenty of experience when it came to doing the research for her historical fiction. After many years spent working in university administration herding students she is now getting involved in voluntary work at a historic house and being trained in paper conservation. The idea behind this being that one day she’ll be allowed to get her hands on some of the rare books in the library there. Not that this will help with her current novel which is set in the seedy criminal underworld of late-Victorian London. An era of gas lights and grime which was purposefully chosen to give her an excuse to indulge in her love of all things Gothic. Dark twists and bad weather are to be expected.
Choosing the Right Chair
March 1, 2022
As writers, we can’t avoid spending time sitting in a chair, and this can lead to both bad posture and
Making Writing a Priority
February 1, 2022
We can’t escape it—we all lead busy lives, and we only have a finite amount of time and energy to
Getting the Most From Your Writing Time
January 1, 2022
Jac Harmon How many times have you heard yourself say, “If only I had more time to write”? Probably far
Defining Success
December 1, 2021
Not everything needs to be measured in terms of money. Jac Harmon When you think about success, what’s the first
Take A Wrist Break
November 1, 2021
Protecting your wrists As a writer, your wrists are crucial to your work. Whether you use pen and paper or
A Writer’s Legacy: Safeguarding Your Estate Before It’s Too Late
October 1, 2021
Whether you’re an author with fifty books or five, the legacy you leave behind when you die needs to be
Maintaining Historical Accuracy Without Slowing the Narrative
September 1, 2021
You’ve written a rollicking good story set in eighteenth-century France, and now you want to add some killer details. It’s
Rest and Reset: Solving Your Creative Slump with Sleep
July 1, 2021
How Sleeping Aids Creativity. Are you struggling to find a killer hook? Or is that tricky scene between your protagonist
