As part of our author interview special episodes for Autumn 2025, I chat with Paula C Russell author of the 'One More Try' series.

She talks about how she wrote nine books in lockdown and now has the task of editing and refining her series!

You can buy 'One More Try' and 'Let Me Go' on Amazon - watch out for the next books in the series!

As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Maria Culley about her book 'There's a Nanny in MY House!' and about her plans for a sequel.

You can find Maria's book on Amazon.

Get in touch - [email protected]

Writing is time-consuming, there is no doubt, and whilst the process itself is part of the fun, there are still ways in which you can increase your efficiency as a writer.

In this episode, we explore some tips and tricks to make sure you are at your most productive whilst still creating a masterpiece!

What are your writing tricks for efficiency?

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Writing rules are sometimes there to be broken but you do need an understanding of the rules before you do that!

There are some mistakes that can cause real damage to your writing as a whole, and in this episode, we cover info dumping, passive voice, flat characters, and weak openings, and why you really should pay attention to these writing 'rules'.

As always, if you have any questions just drop me a line - [email protected]

Does your writing feel flat and uninspiring when you read it back to yourself?

The truth is, you can have the best content in the world but if you don't deliver it in a way that is engaging and compelling, then your book will end up in the DNF pile.

In this episode, we talk about some of the tips and tricks that can take your writing from meh to wow!

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You can write the best book in the world, but if you don't get the marketing right, then your readers will never know it's there!

In this episode, we examine the key factors that influence a book’s success, including genre expectations, cover design, pricing strategies, reader psychology, and marketing tactics.

As always, send me a message if you have any questions [email protected] 

In this episode, we discuss the different stages of editing - self-editing, developmental edits, line edits, and proofreads - so you can refine your work and prepare it for publication.

Any questions then drop me a message [email protected] - I'm always happy to help!

Two things that will hold a writer back are procrastination and overwhelm, but it is important to remember that nothing will hold you back more than the search for perfection.

In this episode, we explore some strategies that will help you to make real progress in your writing.

If you are looking for a great tool to get you on your way, why not try my Kick Start Your Fiction Writing Journey Course? A 5 module video course to help you plan, craft and start your novel...all for just £9! PLUS you'll get one month's free membership to the Mabel and Stanley Writing and Publishing Community so you can find a writing tribe to support you on your journey!

Join here - https://mabelandstanley.com/fiction643586 

Characters are the backbone of your story, and so it is important to write characters that really make your readers FEEL something!

From creating back stories to traits and quirks, in this episode, we delve into the techniques that will bring your characters to life and have your readers begging for more!

Join me in this episode as I share the answers to some of the most common questions for new authors when it comes to self-publishing.

Things like formatting queries, ISBN numbers, and how to market your book successfully.

As always if you have any questions just drop me a line at [email protected]

Please subscribe and share, it helps the show to grow and makes me super happy and grateful!