Are you a debut author struggling to write a great synopsis for your completed (or almost completed!) non-fiction book? This blog will help you to write a structured non-fiction synopsis to submit to your chosen publisher(s) by: Explaining what a synopsis is and why it is essential for publishers; Outlining an effective, memorable structure for…
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The Benefits of Writing Groups for Writers!
Being a writer can be a rather solitary affair – just you and a page or a screen to fill with words that need to somehow evoke a response in others, ideally the response you were aiming for! However, creating or joining a writing group can really benefit all writers – amateur or established –…
How to: get paid work as a proofreader!
Since launching my writing, tutoring and proofreading business – Penning and Planning – almost 12 weeks ago, I have worked hard to get noticed and get customers! I am currently enjoying working on a steady stream of small but varied proofreading projects and putting strategies in place to develop my business and potential customer reach…
Winning Elevator Pitch!
Knowing I had a 60 second pitch to deliver at a new networking group today, I wanted to find a way to make it memorable whilst calming my usual jangly nerves at addressing a room full of fellow professionals. So I did something I have never done before in a networking situation – I properly…
Becoming a freelancer – 10 weeks in and 10 lessons learned!
Since launching Penning and Planning, my writing, tutoring and proofreading business, my freelance knowledge has increased dramatically! I have written (and frequently re-written) my own website content, attended numerous training and networking events and probably put on a bit of weight due to the work-from-home snack temptation trap! So far, I am thoroughly enjoying being…