Author Matthew Brown
Valentine’s day is a lot of bunk. Who decided that dating should become a national holiday? Not me, that is for sure. When romance becomes a duty – another date where we feel compelled to buys cards and gifts –… Continue Reading →
I have had a hard time getting publishers (especially the bigger ones) interested in advertising at me. I’m not sure if the larger publishers just don’t bother with press releases or if they look down on bloggers. Either way, their… Continue Reading →
This one is mostly self promotion if I am honest – it is a post I wrote for Author Buzz on reasons why I think some authors fail. What do you think are reasons some authors “fail”.
It is my opinion that a lot more authors should have a blog. I also think that publishers should make press releases but that’s another story. When we started the experiment that is The Say Blog, I assumed I would… Continue Reading →
It is time for another your say – this time Brexit or remain, you tell us. Brexit or Remain? Do you think we will be “better off” outside the EU? If so can you tell us what the Benefits will… Continue Reading →
The post I wrote for Author Buzz about the reports that Brexit would be very bad for authors. The post expands on a report published by The Guardian. Each year, roughly 200,000 books are published in the UK. That’s more… Continue Reading →
It is time to have your say – the topic today is should writing be taught in schools? Writing has long been a core subject for school education. Is it time that we made creative writing and storytelling part of… Continue Reading →
Neil Gaiman recently re-posted his thoughts on what he calls “Plot Coupons”, why they are so limited, and how to learn the craft of writing. There are several book recommendations towards the end. Due to the magic of WordPress, your… Continue Reading →
According to a government report, less than a third of people fully understand what a no-deal Brexit actually is, fewer still know what the customs union is. If the people don’t actually know what they are asking for, is it… Continue Reading →
Right at the end of 2018, Neil Gaiman wrote a review of the year that was about to end. It’s been a strange year. I’ve only blogged a couple of times, mostly because I’ve not had anything to write about… Continue Reading →
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