Frequently Asked Questions about NaNoWriMo
It’s NaNoWriMo! 2021 is my third year of participating and since I’ve been asked by a number of people what’s it about, I’m going to write this post as an FAQ and share my experiences so far. So if you’re curious, read on!
The Fear of Book Signings
Most writers love nothing more than to hole up in their special space and simply write. But public appearances? Ooh, that’s a form of torture all on its own. I tell you about my own fears with book signings.
Tara Marlow – the Backstory
One of the key parts before writing ANY story for me is knowing who my characters are. And I realised, maybe you don’t know THIS character… I share a little of my own backstory.
Reflecting on my own Camino Wanders…
After walking the Camino twice, I wrote a novel. To get to the novel stage though, I had to do a little Camino reflection of my own.
The Secret to Writing Books and Staying Focused
No, that’s wrong. Writing a draft is easy. Easy-ish anyway. Thoughts flow like water and the words magically appear on the page. But a solid outline helps.
Name TWO characters in My Next Book!
With COVID posing challenges for charity’s to raise money, a friend approached me for help. This was the solution – naming 2 characters in next upcoming book. It was very successful for MPower Alliance and I was stoked to help!
37 Kick-Ass Tools & Resources for Authors
Here are 37 resources that I love as an author. Maybe there is one that you’ve not discovered yet which you’ll find just as helpful?
This App Saves Indie Authors HOURS!
I love this app. I couldn’t do what I do without it. It saves me countless hours with marketing, and design. Here’s why…
10 Tips on Creating a Book Cover
One of the most important things when self-publishing is to create a compelling book cover. Here are my 10 tips. (Learn from my mistakes…)
25 Realities of Walking the Camino de Santiago
After walking the Camino Francés in 2018 and again in 2019, I thought I’d share my list of 25 Realities of Walking the Camino de Santiago, a post I wrote over on my travel blogging website.