Category: Writing Tips
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Abbeys & Algorithms of Novel Writing
What do abbeys, algorithms and novels have in common? More than you might think. From coding Z80 assembly on a ZX Spectrum to writing The Mereland Chronicles, I’ve learned that patience, structure and resilience are what keep both code and stories alive.
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Self-Publishing or Traditional?
Why I didn’t even try traditional publishing. For me, self-publishing was about control, sustainability, and sharing The Mereland Chronicles on my terms.
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Decoding the Mereland Title
Titles shape stories, and The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier by PJ Scribbans needed one that captured its haunting atmosphere. Inspired by the Lake District’s meres and the eerie legend of the Claife Crier, the title emerged naturally. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes insights into the…
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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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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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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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5 Essential Writing Tips for Aspiring Authors
A little summary of my favorite writing tips from this blog. Enjoy!
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Enhance your Writing with New Surroundings
As a writer, I frequently find myself engrossed in the realm of words, anchored to the comforting boundaries of my home office, my bed, the sofa, or my beloved garden shed (well, it’s more than just a shed, but that’s how we refer to it). The familiarity of a comfortable…
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