Philip feels upbeat in spite of getting rejections on his novel. A writer rambling and spring bird song. What more could you want? With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful music. Subscribe via iTunes Store Link: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Other ways to subscribe to my feed: Beachy Books Podcast – Beachy Rambles Or just …

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Philip feels upbeat in spite of getting some rejections on his novel. A writer rambling and spring bird song. What more could you want? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children’s books, publishing, self publishing, and anything to …

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Philip walks in mud while taking inspiration from David Bowie. What would happen if an author ch-ch-changed their book style each time? Would you create your own epitaph if you could? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children’s … Continue reading "Ch-Ch-Changes Goodbye Bowie – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 11"

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Recorded in summer 2014, Philip rambles about his experience creating book covers and his favourites. Do you judge a book by the cover? Does reading the same story with a different cover affect the story? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He … Continue reading "Judge A Book By Its Cover – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 10"

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Philip starts 2016 off with a short ramble on his writing resolutions… Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children’s books, publishing, self publishing, and anything to do with books and literature. With thanks to Dan O’Neill, who composed the wonderful … Continue reading "2016 Writing Resolutions – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 9"

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Philip rambles about story structure, his current story for children, being inspired by Enid Blyton's Famous Five stories, and that awful moment when you think your story might be sh*t! Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children's books, … Continue reading "Story Structure – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 8"

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Philip's brain is in the ‘bubbly thoughts' stage and he rambles about how he gets his ideas, serendipity, juxtaposing random ideas to make new ones, and he looks at some impressive hairy bullocks. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about … Continue reading "Bubbly Thoughts – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 7"

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Philip rambles about his anguish over wanting to write what he truly loves while considering how much commercial aspirations and genres can alter his vision. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children's books, publishing, self publishing, and anything to do … Continue reading "Prostituting Your Art – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 6"

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Philip rambles about the realities of how many books you're likely to sell via traditional publishing or self, and the joys of a small, appreciative audience. Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children's books, publishing, self publishing, and … Continue reading "Write for love – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 5"

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Philip rambles about the highs and lows of seeing his published and self-published books in shops. Could retailers do more? Could authors and publishers do more? Philip Bell, published author, writer and publisher at Beachy Books, rambles on about writing while on his country rambles. He rambles about writing, children's books, publishing, self publishing, and … Continue reading "Your Book in a Shop – Beachy Rambles – Beachy Books Podcast – Episode 4"

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