Category Archives: writing

One stands just so. – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard: Let us not beat about the bush. There are people whom you feel obliged to rescue from the results of their own ill-judged actions. In all candour they may be an idiot, but in some unquantifiable … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, fantasy, Humour, writing | Tagged bad chain verse, Jim Webster, muscular bravos, overly loquacious, Poetry, Port Naain, Port Naain Intelligencer | 2 Comments

18 Best Blog Tips: New Ways to Promote Your Blog, Increase Traffic, and More! by Susie Lindau

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Susie Lindau’s Wild Ride: After six years of blogging, I’ve compiled my best blog tips for you including how to promote blog posts and ways to increase traffic. I’ve learned a lot. Maybe this will help keep you going … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, writing | Tagged blog, blog tips, Blogger, blogging, branding, community, promotion, writing | 6 Comments

EDITING 101: Now covers 50 topics to date… from Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Story Reading Ape: If you haven’t come across this extremely useful series, head on over… WEBSITE EDITING – NON-EDITING – BOOK FORMATTING Other Links: FACEBOOK – LINKEDIN – GOOGLE+ FYI – Here’s a list of the first … Continue reading →

Posted in writing | Tagged editing tips, professional editor, writing advice | 4 Comments

The vindictive blog…

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

When summer comes and we are all supposed to be otherwise occupied with sun, sand, sea and yet more sun, it appears that the WordPress gremlins take advantage of our absence to play. Being British, you can take ‘sun’ and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, writing | Tagged blog, improvements, updates, wordpress | 44 Comments

Guest author: Ritu Bhathal – Keeping my WIP REAL

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Hello everyone! Its me, Ritu from But I Smile Anyway – again! Goodness knows why, but the lovely Sue invited me over again to ask if I’d like to write a little guest post about my WIP. Recently, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, writing | Tagged new book, pending release, research, work in progress, writers life | 50 Comments

HOW TO 101: Has been Updated and Upgraded for easier referencing… at Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Story Readng Ape…This is only a tiny sample of what is on this page…do yourself a favour…have a look and bookmark the page! INDEX To make it a little easier to find the HOW TO you need, I’ve split … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, writing | Tagged BOOK PROMOS, Indie authors, RESOURCES, SERVICES | 4 Comments

Guest blogger: Juliet Nubel Young – Stronger than Me

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Fate picked me up in my hometown of Glasgow many light years ago and since that day it has moved me around the dog-eared map which has gradually become my life. It moved me eastwards to follow my studies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, writing | Tagged addicted to writing, France, humour, iPad, wordaholic | 15 Comments

Guest author: Sylvester L. Anderson – ‘The Sevens’ free from Smashwords

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The Optimist * The weight of the world Slides off my wings I am not a carrier pigeon So I carry not a heavy soul Nor a heavy heart Even when I am grounded My faith is always in flight * … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Guest post, writing | Tagged Amazon, faith, Free ebook, inspiration, Poetry, smashwords | 19 Comments

What in the Blazes happened? from Flip Flops Every day

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

How did I find myself here?Her death was an accident.But how does one explain to the authorities, when they aren’t even certain what happened themselves? Although not intentional, the end result is still the same, ultimately, my fault. No one … Continue reading →