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Spotlight 43: Karen Inglis
Our guest this week is Karen Inglis – author of seven children’s books.
Staying Well at Conferences & Events
It’s not just the virus you’ve got to watch out for!
Spotlight 42: Rachel Rawlings
Under the Spotlight this week is Rachel Rawlings, author of nine urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels.
Spotlight 41: Eileen Mueller
This week it’s the turn of Eileen Mueller from New Zealand, author of nine fantasy novels.
Spotlight 40: Nicholas Kotar
This week’s guest is New Yorker, Nicholas Kotar, author of seven books in the epic fantasy and non-fiction genres.
Spotlight 39: Karen Purves
This week’s guest is Karen Purves. She’s written one book in the nonfiction genre and she lives in the UK.
Spotlight 38: Daniel Willcocks
This week’s guest is Daniel Willcocks. He’s written 19 books in the horror genre and he lives in the UK.
How to Format a Book with Draft2Digital
The free and simple way to format a book using Draft2Digital.
Weekly Write-Up: 4th March 2020
Mashable runs an article about successful self-published authors, Quentin Blake self-publishes his illustrations, and the 101 course opens tonight.
How to Prepare for a Writer’s Conference
Perfect your pitch, make friends, know where the toilets are.
Spotlight 36: Gary Collins
This week’s Spotlight guest is Gary Collins. He’s written seven books in the non-fiction genre, and he lives in the States.
Literary vs Genre Fiction: What’s the Difference?
Different categories, or literary prejudice?
Spotlight 35: David Nees
One author, five questions. This week it’s the turn of post-apocalyptic and thriller author, David Nees.
Weekly Write-Up: 19th February 2020
Don’t believe everything you read online, SPS Live digital tickets go on sale, and SPFU students get an Instagram for Authors webinar.
Tackling Pre-Conference Anxieties For Worried Writers
How to overcome your SPS and LBF jitters.
Spotlight 34: PJ Skinner
It’s PJ Skinner’s turn under the spotlight this week – author of six books in the thriller genre.
Weekly Write-Up: 12th February 2020
Sony snaps up SP books from Wattpad, Bookouture scoops up Rachel Abbott’s new book, and how to order SPF Merch in “other territories”.
Spotlight 33: Sandy Lo
This week it’s the turn of Sandy Lo – author of twelve romance novels.
Weekly Write-Up: 5th February 2020
A mini Charlotte Bronte book goes on show, the year ahead in (trad) publishing, and the SPF Foundation winners are announced.