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25.01.2022 First chapters are IMPORTANT. You need to set up the story, hook your reader and also (if you want a publishing contract), spark the interest of agents and publishers. In my upcoming month-long online course, we'll cover: - introducing your characters (how much do readers need to know in Chapter 1?) - plot (where does it start?)... - setting up a strong style and tone - avoiding common pitfalls - editing - find your x-factor Over 4 weeks, you'll listen to the audio modules, use the checklists and worksheets, read a bunch of first chapters and receive feedback not just from me - but everyone else in the course. You don't need to be a romance writer to join - but you do need a first chapter. So if you haven't already, get writing! Hosted by Romance Writers of Australia. It all starts on 2 September. Book now at www.trybooking.com/BACRB
25.01.2022 So cute - and it looks amazing!
23.01.2022 It's time for another workshop! I'll be running a month-long online course with Romance Writers of Australia, 'Workshop Your First Chapter.' Get learning modules AND feedback on your first chapter next month.
21.01.2022 Happy International Women's Day!! Kobo are running a campaign called In Her Words: The best reads by women. And my novel, Love Elimination, has been chosen to feature in the 'Light-hearted Ladies' category. It’s a stellar list of incredible stories written by women, and I'm proud to be in the company of so many remarkable female authors. Go get yourself some books written by women!
21.01.2022 Do you write fiction? Join my December online course, Self Editing 101, with Romance Writers of Australia. Polish your writing with editing checklists, tips and tricks. You’ll learn to give your characters more depth, emotion and personality; add layers to your plot; clarify your themes; and make your sentences sparkle. If you’ve ever been unsure about grammar and punctuation, you’ll get a crash course in everything from semi colons to quotation marks to the difference betwee...n a hyphen, en dash and em dash. You don’t need to have finished your manuscript to learn how to edit with a keen eye and improve your writing. As the common saying goes: ‘Kill your darlings.’ In this workshop, you’ll learn which darlings need to be cut and which may be allowed to remain. This course will run for four weeks. To book: www.trybooking.com/BACXB
20.01.2022 FIRST DRAFT DONE!! It's been so hard to write fiction since I finished uni and started working full-time (as a content writer and marketer). But after reading Atomic Habits by James Clear and discovering a great word tracker, I've tried to focus on process over goals - and the outcome will come. 1,000 words per day since 6 October (sometimes more) and I'm done coincidentally on the last day of #nanowrimo. I'm so, so proud of myself, and I've learned what I'm capable of doing all over again. Now, for a Christmas break. Then onto edits...
17.01.2022 Loved seeing my book on this list, with some great company.
14.01.2022 It's your last chance to sign up for Workshop Your First Chapter. Four weeks. One chapter. It all starts on 2 September. Book now at www.trybooking.com/BACRB
14.01.2022 Haha - this is excellent.
08.01.2022 This is your last chance to sign up to Unlock Your Creativity!! Join me for month of podcasts, activities and discussions about getting those story ideas flowing, how to keep them coming and how to make them better. Learn to identify your patterns and break them, put a twist on the expected and delight your readers.... Book at: www.trybooking.com/ZSJB
06.01.2022 Workshop Your First Chapter starts in ONE WEEK. Get in now. You'll get: - podcast modules on how to nail your first chapter - checklists and learning materials - a vibrant forum where you can ask questions and take part in discussions - feedback on your first chapter... Book now at www.trybooking.com/BACRB
04.01.2022 Love Elimination is on sale for the first time! You can get it for $3.99 on Amazon in ANZ for all of September. So if you don't have a copy, now's the time. And if you have it in print, get the ebook version. https://www.amazon.com.au/Love-Elimination-Sar//B01E83Q59O
