

The Biggest Problem That Publishers Have With Writers - Part One
What’s the biggest problem that publishers have with writers? Is it technical errors in submitted manuscripts? No. Is it missing...


Learn what a story really is...
Learn: • what a story really is • what it is actually doing to and for you and other readers • the magnetic power that attracts readers...


Living in the Wrong Universe
Have you ever thought you might be in the wrong universe? I don’t mean that parallel universe where you won the lottery aged 25 and live...


Are You a Dog Writer or a Cat Writer?
Are you a ‘dog’ writer or a ‘cat’ writer? I hasten to add that this article is for fun only — I’m not suggesting in any way that you, a...


Some Gripes About Submissions
I produce many anthologies for new and established writers in a year, offering many the opportunity to get published for the first time...


Learn what a story really is...
Learn: • what a story really is • what it is actually doing to and for you and other readers • the magnetic power that attracts readers...


Finding Your Voice
As an author and a publisher, I review dozens of stories every week. Having published about three million words in the last few years, I...


Turning Embarrassment to Your Advantage
As a writer looking for material for stories is not especially hard, particularly if you have led a reasonably active life and are old...


The Difference Between Erotica and Pornography
Some time ago I was asked to define the difference between erotica and pornography. An author was struggling to write one while avoiding...

