How to “Write to Market” (Plotting and Tropes) - Derek Murphy

In this blog post, Derek Murphy talks about the importance of being able to "write to market" in order to be sure you books will sell.  

He says:  "Writing to market is about satisfying readers, and making sure they read till the very end, so getting the conclusion right is critical". 

Meanwhile, Hilary Mantel talks about whether to write for your audience or for yourself.  

What do you think:  write for your audience or for yourself?  Please comment/share.  Thanks.  

On another note, we are looking for short stories for a forthcoming anthology..  Please message us on this site if you would like more information or to submit your story.  

Hilary Mantel on How to Learn to Trust Yourself as a Writer

Hilary Mantel

Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies, gives loads of great advice in this article.  

She reflects on: 

   - how to read or re-read your own work    

   - what to do if you can’t bear to;
   -  how to make the most of your time;  
   - whether to write for your audience or for yourself; 

 

and more.  

Go here to read this article.  

For more on how to develop, and market, your book, go here to download my FREE ebook, Book Marketing Genius.  

 

 

Using Visualization to Develop Characters

Bestselling novelist Lisa See has used visualization for many years.

Lisa See's historical novels are characterised by her attention to detail, which brings her characters to life.

In my interview with her about her use of visualization, one thing she explained was how she uses visualization to develop characters and settings, and how she has used it to achieve success as a published author.

Click here to read about the use of visualization as a writer.

See also: The Novels of Lisa See.

Author Chat with Lynda Fitzgerald

I recently read this very interesting interview with novelist Lynda Fitzgerald.

Author of ten novels, Fitzgerald talks about how she got started; being a multi-genre author; how she chooses the settings and characters of her novels; how her characters develop; and more. Enjoy!