Feature by Anna Bell When you’re trying to become a published author one of the biggest problems can be having the right attitude. Too confident about your book and you risk missing constructive criticism when it’s given to you, too unconfident and you risk giving up when you face knock backs. My best advice, even though I sound like a cheesy nineties cereal commercial, is that … [Read more...] about Anna’s A-Z of Writing Tips – A is for Attitude
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Literary Love Letters: Dear Jane Green, from Anna Bell
Dear Jane, Before I start, I should tell you that we met once at one of your book launches in London. I was the one who acted like a giddy teenager when you spoke to me. I've met lots of authors over the years, but you seemed to push me into total fangirl territory, and here's why. I fell in love with your writing in my late teens, at a time in my life when I craved … [Read more...] about Literary Love Letters: Dear Jane Green, from Anna Bell
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – More Fear than Cheer
by Anna Bell This week my fourth paperback novel hits the shops. You'd think I'd be cracking open the bubbles, congratulating myself that my job is finally done now my book baby is out. Whilst I’m sure there will be a bit of that, there will also be a huge amount of nerves and fear, as fourth time round I've realised how much on a knife's edge publishing can … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – More Fear than Cheer
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Year of the Unknown
By Anna Bell This time last year I was in a very different writing place to where I am now. I had come to the end of my publishing contract and had failed to get a new contract with my new book idea. Little did I know that I'd finish this year with a new book and audio book deal, several new foreign rights deals, a novel having made it to the shortlist for … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Year of the Unknown
The Secret Dreamworld of An Aspiring Author – The Fog
by Anna Bell I've always been pleased that I've never suffered from writer's block. I can’t imagine a worse thing for a writer. Yet now, I feel I'm suffering from something else – the writing fog, where my mind isn't clear enough to think about writing. Has anyone else ever had this affliction, which prevents you from focusing on your novel? I thought I … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of An Aspiring Author – The Fog