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Have you ever read a scene in a novel and suddenly wondered, ‘Who is thinking this?’ Quite often, it means that the writer has hopped into another character’s head and you, the reader, didn’t follow the shift. When this happens, readers will most likely lay down the book, never to pick it up again. Some […]
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What a busy three months! Life has been on big rush ever since Vanilla Heart accepted my submission for The House on the Shore. Not only did the cover and synopsis appear on Amazon.com and other online bookstores, but it will also be available in libraries in both the UK and USA. WooHoo!!! Set in […]
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As all serious writers know a good review not only boosts your self-esteem, its also good for sales! I thought I’d take a break from working on my current manuscript and share the review for my soon-to-be published novel, The House on the Shore. www.apexreviews.net The House On The Shore Victoria Howard ISBN: 9781935407249 Vanilla […]
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The question I get asked most often is ‘how do you find time to write’? In this day and age it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday life without the added pressure of writing a book or short story. So just how do you apply the BOSFOK (bum on seat, fingers on keyboard) principle? The […]
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You’ve written your outline and/or plotted your novel. You’ve named your characters and given them a background, and are itching to put pen to paper, but what about the setting for your novel? Many seasoned novelists will tell new authors to write about what they know, and its good advice. But most people see reading […]
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While I out walking with my Border collie, Lucy, the other day I thought about the plot for my next novel. I’ve been working on this manuscript for nearly a year now, and have got no further than Chapter three. No doubt you’re wondering why I haven’t finished it. There are two reasons. Firstly, although […]
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Many first time authors just start writing with no clear ending in mind, and then often find themselves grinding to a halt somewhere around chapter five or six. The manuscript gets shoved into a drawer and forgotten about. So what’s the solution? The answer is some basic planning. Decide on the length of the book, […]
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Welcome to my blog on WordPress.com. I am the author of two novels, the second of which will shortly be released by Vanilla Heart Publishing. I’ll try to keep you up todate with all that’s happening.