Madeline Martin
I think the most important thing is to educate yourself on the craft of writing. On Writing by Stephen King, Story Genius by Lisa Cron, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott are great resources to start with. If you're interested in taking online courses about various craft elements, I highly recommend Margie Lawson - she does a lot with romance, but the elements can be applied to all genres and there are new classes listed every month: https://www.margielawson.com.
I've been writing for over 20 years and am always looking for new books on craft. I also work with book coaches one-on-one for ways to strengthen my writing and am getting my MFA in Creative Writing right now.
You can never learn too much about writing and the more you learn, the stronger your writing will continue to be.
Best of luck with the book! :)
I've been writing for over 20 years and am always looking for new books on craft. I also work with book coaches one-on-one for ways to strengthen my writing and am getting my MFA in Creative Writing right now.
You can never learn too much about writing and the more you learn, the stronger your writing will continue to be.
Best of luck with the book! :)
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Have you considered doing either a prequel/sequel (or both) to The Last Bookshop in London.I would love to know 1.Back story on George Anderson, and what happens with the both of them. 2.Does Grace get to see the the cottage in Dorset,overlooking the sea? 3.The story of Jimmy and Sarah with Mrs. Weatherford. 4.Viv, do they continue their friendship? 5.Does Grace find peace with her estranged family.Enquiring minds...
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