ICYMI: Blog post round up Jan-Apr 2022
Check out the first five articles in our new Resources section – written by editors, for authors!
Dear all,
Happy April! We hope you’ve had a lovely, restful break and are looking forward to ushering in some sunshine ☀️ . In case you missed it, here are some questions our editors have answered over on our website:
I’m a YA writer – which genre am I writing in?
Kicking off our new Resources section, Bryony Pearce broke down all of the nuances of writing for young adults. Do you know the difference between what drives the narrative for dystopian YA vs. thriller?
➡️ : https://www.cornerstones.co.uk/resources/guide-to-young-adult-subgenres-with-bryony-p
Where should I start with writing my self-help book?
Next up, Paul Roberts guides you through how to write a self-help book. Read on for a checklist of questions to ask yourself before you get started on your self-help journey…
➡️ : https://www.cornerstones.co.uk/resources/how-to-write-self-help-with-paul-r
My book is about to be published – how can I help to spread the word?
Do you know what a ‘blog tour’ is, and the right way to network with book bloggers? Do you know which hashtags to use on social media? Cornerstones editor Becky Hunter breaks it all down for you in this very comprehensive guide to marketing your book.
➡️ : https://www.cornerstones.co.uk/resources/how-to-market-book-with-becky-h
What are some top tips on writing time travel in SFF?
SFF writers – have you experimented with time travel? Do you want to know common pitfalls, and how to succeed in writing convincing time travel? Read Dan Blythe’s blog post for more on that.
➡️ : https://www.cornerstones.co.uk/resources/time-travel-with-dan-b
How can I establish myself as a writer in a new genre?
Have you been writing crime fiction throughout your writing career but are now thinking of switching to romance? Or children’s? Gina Blaxill’s got all things genre-switching covered in this article.
➡️ : https://www.cornerstones.co.uk/resources/moving-between-genres-with-editor-gina-blaxill
If you want to get involved in the conversation around any of these topics, you can do so over at our discussion threads, here:
Until next time,
The Cornerstones team