Author: P.J.Scribbans
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Mereland Chronicles: Idea to Manuscript

Coniston Water has always been a place of quiet inspiration. Standing on its shingle shore, with the fells rising in the distance and the water stretching towards the horizon, it’s easy to let the mind wander. This landscape played a key role in shaping The Mereland Chronicles, by PJ Scribbans,…
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The Lake District: Mystery & Romance

A new novel by PJ Scribbans, set in medieval Cumbria, blends historical fantasy, romance, and mystery, centred around a mysterious woman who washes up on the shores of Morecambe Bay. As secrets unravel, readers are drawn into a tale of love, betrayal, and adventure, where history and fantasy intertwine in…
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Exciting Updates on My Debut Novel!

Exciting updates from PJ Scribbans! The latest news on my debut novel’s progress is live on my website, including the completed book cover, editing updates, and upcoming book trailers. Plus, the title and series name will be revealed soon!
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Happy New Year!

🎉 Welcoming 2025 – A Year of New Beginnings 🎉 As we step into 2025, I can’t help but reflect on the journey so far – and the exciting path ahead. This year holds so much promise for fresh stories, creative growth, and new adventures. One of the things I’m…
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Maximize Your Scrivener Backups: A Guide

This post is all about backing up your Scrivener projects effectively. It emphasizes using automatic, manual, and multiple backups for peace of mind. Don’t lose your work. Back it up!
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Unlock Your Writing Potential: Join a Course

Writing requires practice, and while courses provide guidance and community, improvement comes from consistent effort and sharing work with others. Keep writing and learning.
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Embracing Reader Feedback

It’s finally time folks! Post-beta reader feedback editing begins. Wish me luck.
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The Power of Productive Procrastination:

We all procrastinate, but what if I told you that could actually help your writing? Some of my best ideas come during long walks, letting my subconscious solve problems. Or even while sitting by a pool in Tenerife, people – watching – a goldmine for observing human behavior and sparking…
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Beta Readers: Where to Look and not to Look

Struggling to find the right beta readers for your manuscript? Explore top platforms like Facebook groups, Scribophile, and Goodreads, while avoiding common pitfalls like biased feedback from family and plagiarism risks. Learn how to safeguard your work and turn tough critiques into valuable growth.
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A Summary of my Dales Way Journey

As I stood in Bowness, the final stretch behind me, a deep sense of achievement settled in. The Dales Way.