Every year, thousands of aspiring writers open a blank document with a head full of ideas and a heart full of hope. And every year, many of those same writers stall, stumble or quietly abandon their projects. Not because they lack talent, but because they lack a clear, practical roadmap. That gap is exactly what From Idea to Impact is filling for readers, and the early reviews from U.S. readers make one thing clear: this book is resonating.

Image: The goal is a memoir or family history that resonates with readers. Writing memoir and family history books occupy a unique corner of the writing world. They promise intimacy, truth and the chance to preserve stories that might otherwise disappear. But as Chapter 18 of From Idea to Impact reminds us, memoir is ‘one of the most demanding forms a writer can attempt.’ It asks far more of the writer than simply remembering what happened. Memoir requires selection, interpre

The mythical image of an author is appealing: you sit at a desk with a coffee (or a glass of wine), type The End, send your manuscript to a publisher, and wait for your book to appear in bookshops. It’s a lovely image. But it’s a myth. In reality, a manuscript needs editing, often substantial, painstaking editing. It needs proofreading. It needs a cover that works, formatting for print and digital versions, a title, a description, metadata, ISBNs, and distribution arrangem

This is the book I wish I’d had when I began my own author journey.

For many aspiring authors, self‑publishing sits somewhere between a dream and a mystery. It doesn't need to be.

This is about the book I wished I'd had when writing my first book. Walk into any bookshop, and you'll find shelves full of books promising to teach you how to write. There are guides to craft plot, character, dialogue, grammar, editing and publishing. There are even books devoted entirely to the first five pages.

We imagine inspiration as a lightning strike: a perfect opening line, an unforgettable character or a plot that arrives fully formed. Sometimes it happens like that, but rarely. More often, ideas appear in fragments: a conversation overheard in a café, a song lyric overheard, an expression on a face glimpsed from a passing train or a memory that resurfaces in a moment of stillness.

This is the last of my articles on literary icons - Haruki Murakami. The enigmatic writer, Haruki Murakmai. (Author's website) Haruki Murakami never set out to become a literary phenomenon. He didn’t apprentice under an old master, purposefully cultivate a mystique or even study literature. Instead, he watched a baseball game, had an epiphany, and decided he should write a novel. He went home and did exactly that. This unlikely origin story mirrors the tone of his fiction whe

Both Irving and Murakami embrace absurdity, but to different ends. Murakami uses absurdity to dissolve reality. Irving uses absurdity to heighten it.

Tim Winton has long been an icon of literature, not only for the power of his storytelling but also for the way he renders Western Australia with such visceral clarity.

There’s something quietly remarkable happening with Read My Shorts: A Collection of Short Fiction. What began as an inventive exploration of the short story form is now gaining genuine international traction—particularly in the United States and Sri Lanka.

Easter is a time that often invites reflection, so here’s a story about loss and discovering something deeper. This story explores what remains when words slip away but connection endures. Let me know what you think. A Cat’s Translation The alarm clock shrieked in accusation. William Humboldt, seventy-four, retired professor of comparative linguistics, sat up abruptly. His terrace house, long, narrow and lined with bookshelves, felt colder than usual. German philosophers le

The Many Faces of Stephen King Stephen King has been called many things over the years: the master of horror America’s storyteller a best-seller machine None of these labels really capture the writer that King has become. Beneath the mythology lies a craftsman with a stubborn commitment to clarity, momentum, and emotional depth. Whether you love the monsters in his horror novels or avoid them entirely, King’s approach to writing offers a toolkit worth paying attention to. He

Is he an avid book club reader or someone more sinister? If you’re a writer or a self-published author, you’ve likely received an email that looks something like this: Dear [Your Author Name], We loved your book and would like to feature it in our exclusive book club with thousands of engaged readers… At first glance, this feels like validation. It seems someone has noticed and read your work. It feels like an opportunity to promote it. But increasingly, these messages are p

Writing fiction is a bit like embarking on a journey without a map. You know the destination - a compelling story that grips readers - but the path can be winding, full of surprises, and sometimes downright confusing. Over the years, I’ve learned that mastering fiction writing isn’t about luck or inspiration alone. It’s about honing specific skills and techniques that bring your stories to life. So, if you’re ready to dive into the world of storytelling, let’s explore some pr