Now that I’m back in the writing game, I have a few decisions to make. I’m still (yes, still) finishing off editing on my first book, and I’m anticipating that it will be finished by mid-November. But at the same… Continue Reading →
At the moment it’s fair to say I have a lot on my plate. I have a full time job, I’m studying for a diploma, writing and keeping up with family and friends. The latter group have very much fallen… Continue Reading →
I recently read a very good blog post by Mari Hannah in which she talked about the benefits of sticking to your book’s timeline. I didn’t have one when I wrote my first book – in fact, I didn’t even… Continue Reading →
I’m not a fan of new year resolutions. Everyone starts the year full of great intentions, over-stretching themselves as if they’re trying to prove something. And I’m no different. I’m a very driven person, meaning that once I set my… Continue Reading →
I promised to check in after bootcamp and here I am. The result of last week’s beasting is that The Big Edit of the book is done. And, oh my word, what an effort it took! But it’s done and… Continue Reading →
Next week I’ve set myself a challenge. I’m going to finish the edits on my as yet unpublished book once and for all. Yes it’s a bit of a challenge but I’m confident I can do it. So in line… Continue Reading →
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ll know how much I hate editing. I’d much rather be flying ahead, writing more and having fun. However, I understand the need for editing and doing everything you… Continue Reading →
Joanna appears in many guises. Some may know her as thriller writer JF Penn, others as entrepreneur and blogger The Creative Penn, and friends and family probably know her as Jo. Each of her identities has a different role in… Continue Reading →
After suffering a number of rejections in a very short space of time, a holiday in Seville was just what the doctor ordered. In my case, literally as I’ve been suffering from a vitamin D deficiency (stupid British weather!). The… Continue Reading →
Today’s blog is brought to you in association with the Insecure Writers Support Group, a place for like-minded writing souls to gather and support each other. My problem at the moment isn’t creativity when it comes to fiction. It’s all… Continue Reading →
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