Named after Mars, the Roman god of war, March was the first month of the earliest Roman calendar.

It’s also one of the months I get little done. Lots of traditions get recognised in march. World Book Day. National Peanut Month. International Women’s Day. St Patrick’s Day, and my personal favorite, Good Friday which leads into Easter. And those are only some I take note of.

Days and time can disappear during celebration. Here are three productive ways get work done while taking part in the celebrations. Continue reading “3 Ways to make the most of March” →

Do authors write for themselves or fans?

When I first started writing, I thought the answer was simple – we write for ourselves.

Surely a story would never see completion with other people in our heads. Right?

• My first drafts see completion when I tell the tale I’ve created. Edits and marketing come later.

Then, I sent my first query. Made changes based on suggestions from qualified individuals. Do I write for agents and publishers then? Continue reading “Who do authors write for?” →