Nicola Martin's Blog, page 4
September 3, 2020
Make your protagonist the type of person who jumps into the fray – Things I learned while writing Dead Ringer
In life, I’m a risk-averse person. I always weigh up my options and try to act prudently. In novels, I’ve … Read More
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July 31, 2020
5 best books on writing for beginners and beyond
Whether you’re starting out in creative writing or looking to fine-tune your writing craft, there are a wealth of reference … Read More
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The most important advice I can give to fellow writers
“What’s it like to see your book in print?” is a question I’ve been asked a lot recently and the … Read More
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June 16, 2020
Don’t give ’em a reason to stop reading – Things I learned while writing Dead Ringer
One of my favourite pieces of feedback I’ve got on Dead Ringer is: “I stayed up past my bedtime reading … Read More
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Should writers be sweating the adverb?
I recently read a prominent author’s top three writing tips and one of them was that old chestnut, “don’t use … Read More
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Why do mediocre novels get published? My theory (and what writers can learn from it)
There’s little more frustrating than picking up a book and realising it’s BAY-AD. The characters are cardboard cut-outs. The action … Read More
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Embrace the idea of multiple drafts – Things I learned while writing Dead Ringer
I’ve spent a lot of my writing life harbouring under the delusion that my first draft needed to be perfect. … Read More
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5 of the best audiobooks for new listeners
Looking to download an audiobook, but not sure where to start? Here are five of the best I’ve listened to. … Read More
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5 tips for killing it in your next podcast or radio interview
I’ve been doing a few radio and virtual interviews recently to promote Dead Ringer and I’ve made plenty of mistakes … Read More
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May 30, 2020
How I made £250 using cashback websites
I’ve been using cashback websites like Topcashback and Quidco for a couple of years now. Here are my experiences – … Read More
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