The Writing and Marketing Show

There are so many apps out there which are useful for writers. Today's episode provides an overview of some of these apps and the reasons they are useful for writers. 

It's almost 2023, so time to look at the year ahead. 

Cozy mysteries are extremely popular and Christmas Cozies even more so. Today I talk about why we should consider writing them and give hints and tips as to what makes the perfect cozy mystery. 

Sometimes it can be difficult to show up and perform every day. There are days when we feel like hibernating rather than working. Todays episode looks at showing up constantly as a writer. 

As we reach the end of a new year, it's time to take stock of what we ahve done and where we are going in the next year. 

If you re thinking of changing careers as a writer and want to know how to do it, then today's episode with Former Whitehouse Correspondent, John DeDakis, is jam packed with hints and advice. 

In today's stress filled climate this topic has never been so important, not only for writers but for everyone. Join me as I chat to Sandra Ireland, who gives us tips on how writing can help with our…

We all know what NaNoWriMo is but what is Flash NaNoWriMo? Find out in today's chat with award winning flash fiction writer,  Allison Symes. 

As I record this it is the first day of NaNoWriMo 2022. For those who haven't heard of it. it is National Novel Writing Month. Today I talk about the ins and outs of NaNoWriMo and how it can help mov…

There have never been so many opportunities to write for anthologies and to get paid for doing what you love. Today I talk to award winning authors Vonnie Winslow Christ and Kelly A. Harmon about the…

When we think of books with characters who are in the military or emergency services, most of us think of war books. Yet, it is so much more than that. How do we get the characters correct when we wr…

Today I am chatting to award winning Cover Designer, Jessica Bell about the process of designing books and how the cover designer and author can work together. 

Sometimes we need to just take stock of what we are doing and ignorer to do that we need to step back a little. So, today's episode is dedicated to just that. 

Having just been to a writing conference ad looking at four more in the next four weeks I thought this was a good opportunity to talk about the benefits and value of writing conferences. Today I'm ch…

TikTok have recently made several changes. Fond out how these effects you as an author and how you can use these to support your book marketing.

How dependent are we on technology as writers and how can we prepare for times when technology may not be available. Future planning for our author business. 

Self-editing is such an important part of the writing process and yet, many of us shy away from it. Today I talk to professional editor, Helen Sedgwick, about the steps involved in self-editing to pu…

I am currently on a 2 month book, speaking and research tour of the USA. Therefore, I'm bouncing in and out of states and cities and have no clue where I am or what I am doing. It is important for me…

Today I chat to Marissa Noelle about Writing Horror Fiction