Write to Publish

As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Maria Culley about her book 'There's a Nanny in MY House!' and about her plans for a sequel.

You can find Maria's …

Writing is time-consuming, there is no doubt, and whilst the process itself is part of the fun, there are still ways in which you can increase your efficiency as a writer.

In this episode, we explore…

Writing rules are sometimes there to be broken but you do need an understanding of the rules before you do that!

There are some mistakes that can cause real damage to your writing as a whole, and in …

Does your writing feel flat and uninspiring when you read it back to yourself?

The truth is, you can have the best content in the world but if you don't deliver it in a way that is engaging and compe…

You can write the best book in the world, but if you don't get the marketing right, then your readers will never know it's there!

In this episode, we examine the key factors that influence a book’s s…

In this episode, we discuss the different stages of editing - self-editing, developmental edits, line edits, and proofreads - so you can refine your work and prepare it for publication.

Any questions…

Two things that will hold a writer back are procrastination and overwhelm, but it is important to remember that nothing will hold you back more than the search for perfection.

In this episode, we exp…

Characters are the backbone of your story, and so it is important to write characters that really make your readers FEEL something!

From creating back stories to traits and quirks, in this episode, w…

Join me in this episode as I share the answers to some of the most common questions for new authors when it comes to self-publishing.

Things like formatting queries, ISBN numbers, and how to market y…

Dialogue can make or break your manuscript; if you get it right, it will move your plot forward and bring your characters to life.

In this episode, I share some top tips for writing dialogue that is …

The phrase 'show don't tell' is used in writing extensively but it can be tricky to really comprehend how and why to use it.

In this episode we discuss the benefits of show don't tell writing and sha…

In this episode we explore advanced writing techniques to make your prose more engaging, including sentence variation, strong imagery, and pacing strategies that keep readers hooked.

If you have any …

You've finished the first draft...now what?

Revising your manuscript is where you start to polish your story and turn it into something publish-worthy.

In this episode we talk about what you'll need …

Hosting a launch can be a great way to celebrate the publication of your book. But there are some dos and don't to follow that can help you to get the biggest impact with regard to marketing your boo…

It is important that you and your editor have a good working relationship and so you will need to do your research beforehand.

In this episode we delve into the different types of editing including d…

In this episode we delve into the pros and cons of hybrid publishing and how it is different to Traditional, Self and Vanity methods.

It is so important to do your research whatever method you choose…

In this interview I talk to the incredible Ines Zdelar about her book 'Teaching Baby to Sleep.

Ines is a professional Nanny and sleep coach and she is passionate about the power of quality sleep for …

Author promotion can sometimes be harder than writing the book - especially for us creative types!

The fact is, that if you don't promote yourself as an author then no-one is going to know when your …

The hard truth is that if you do not market your book it will not sell. In this episode I share tips for a marketing strategy that will help you to raise your author profile and sell more books.

But …

Sarah is a business mentor and strategist and author of Selling Without Sleaze. 

In this episode she talks about her book journey - writing was not something she particularly felt drawn to initially …