It’s time for an editing update! I officially finished my first manuscript (MS) edit last week! (Cue celebrations). With this in mind, I’ve been able to look back at my progress post-editor so far. This is where I’m at: About 120 notes on digital MS copy Several pages of notes in notebook Numerous physical MS notes that I’ve marked to come back to later. All […]
Editing Update.
Hello everyone, and a fine Mahok to you all! 2017 is racing by and so this update comes to you from the middle of June, after much has happened and little has been updated. Today, I want to share where I’m up to with my novel manuscript so that you can get a handle on how things are going, and what you can expect in the future outside […]
2017, here we go!
I’m back, baby! After a break from blogging during January, I’m pleased to be on board for 2017. I left 2016 on a cliffhanger plot twist the likes of which I enjoy putting in my writing, but not so much in my release dates. So, without further ado, here’s what’s coming up in 2017: 1. The Clockwork Dungeon After delays pushed back the preorder release, […]
Doing and Dreaming: an Interview with Emerging Author Cassandra Frances.
Hi folks. During this past week I’ve been reflecting on the fact that there are two types of writers when it comes to publishing: those who do, and those who dream. Not everyone makes the leap from thinking about writing and publishing a work, and actually taking steps toward making it happen. Someone I know who’s taking bold steps towards her publishing dream is Melbourne emerging YA […]
Getting Practical: Writing on a 12″ Macbook.
Welcome! Today I want to tell you the story of my switch from PC to MacBook, and why I’ll never go back. In December last year, I decided to finally make the leap into the world of Apple laptops, having toyed with the idea for a while. After struggling to find a review of what it’s like to write longer form fiction on a new 12-inch […]
