What books about the craft of writing should I read?

Sep 15, 2012 | before, Blog

  “What, Mr. Stegner, is your reply to the question of whether creative writing can, in point of fact, be “taught”?” When I started my creative writing course in Bath Spa Uni last year, I asked my writing teacher what books I should read...

Harlequins digital royalty lawsuit – the tip of the iceberg?

Aug 22, 2012 | Blog

Just read a great article on BookBrunch about Harlequins digital royalty lawsuit. This quote has jumped out at me: What has become clear is that digital royalties are a fiercely contentious issue that is threatening to damage the relationships that publishers, authors...

Should I create my own book covers? No.

Aug 21, 2012 | Blog

I can create my own book cover and save money! Don’t. Yes you could. You have the software, you have some photos, you have the time and patience. But don’t. Seriously don’t. The only caveat is if you’re a top designer, now, not then. Now. Back...

Will Self on Influences

Aug 15, 2012 | Blog

Conventional prose fiction falls short of the mark, says the English author, who tells us about his modernist novel Umbrella, what the real character of London is, and why he can’t stand the Olympics James Joyce’s quote “A brother is as easily forgotten as an...

reCAPTCHA — Fighting Spam, Saving Books

Aug 9, 2012 | Blog

Everytime you waste 10 seconds of your life struggling to complete a reCAPTCHA online, at least know why you’re doing it. You’re helping to save books. Gotta love this wonderful piece of digital / social crowdsourcing to bring about ‘the greater...