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Can Chat GPT write a romance novel?

It’s another month, and another of our authors’ Round Robins. This month our topic is…

Helena Fairfax February 25, 2023 No Comments

How to focus on the heart of your novel. Plus, a special offer for writers

At the time of writing we’ve just started a new year – a time many…

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Appearance is everything – or is it? How much character description should a writer give?

Another month, another authors’ Round Robin. And another through-provoking question in our writers’ group… What…

Helena Fairfax September 24, 2022 No Comments

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Making Readers Care: 9 Tips on Crafting Compelling Characters

This month’s authors’ Round Robin is all about character, and the inspiration for the topic…

Helena Fairfax July 31, 2022 No Comments

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8 books for romantic fiction writers for pleasure and research

Another month, another authors’ Round Robin! And this month our topic is set by author…

Helena Fairfax April 23, 2022 No Comments

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The positive messages of romance novels

Another month of the year has gone by, and a terrible month it’s been, both…

Helena Fairfax March 19, 2022 No Comments

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Fiction writers and covid, plus 8 recommended pandemic novels

It’s the very first authors’ Round Robin of the year, and it’s another thought-provoking topic……

Helena Fairfax January 22, 2022 No Comments

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#Respectromfic! In praise of romance, with ten of my favourite romantic novels of the year

It’s time for another post in praise of romantic fiction. If you’ve been following my…

Helena Fairfax December 18, 2021 No Comments

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Formatting your manuscript made easy: some great tips on using Word styles

In my work as a freelance fiction editor for self-publishing authors, and as a reader…

Helena Fairfax September 11, 2021 No Comments

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6 ways to avoid repeating the same old words and phrases in your writing

It’s August, and time for another authors’ Round Robin. This month the topic has been…

Helena Fairfax August 21, 2021 No Comments

Can Chat GPT write a romance novel?

How to focus on the heart of your novel. Plus, a special offer for writers

Appearance is everything – or is it? How much character description should a writer give?

Making Readers Care: 9 Tips on Crafting Compelling Characters

8 books for romantic fiction writers for pleasure and research

The positive messages of romance novels

Fiction writers and covid, plus 8 recommended pandemic novels

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Formatting your manuscript made easy: some great tips on using Word styles

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