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A Christmas Excuse Message

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Dear Reader,

I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at Mark Ayre Towers (i.e. just me).

Now, usually, I wouldn’t bother with a Christmas special because of my utter contempt for everything positive, but this year is different.… Read the rest

Course Outroduction

This entry is part 12 of 12 in the series How to Win at AuthoringSend to Kindle

We’ve come a long way together, you and I.

I’ve taught lots of classes in my time, some of whom even agreed they were being taught, but none have been like you.… Read the rest

Man vs Bookshelf: Discworld (1-5)

This entry is part 79 of 79 in the series Man vs BookshelfSend to Kindle

It’s Monday.

Isn’t it always?

Well, no, I suppose not. Yesterday, for example, was Sunday. Get a few of those now and then.

I planned to write this blog on that Sunday.… Read the rest

5 ways to achieve sustained success

This entry is part 11 of 11 in the series How to Win at AuthoringSend to Kindle

Hello again.

Look how far we’ve come in the last nine months. We could have made and birthed a baby but what we have achieved is much more impressive.… Read the rest

Man vs Bookshelf: Nolan’s Batman

This entry is part 78 of 78 in the series Man vs BookshelfSend to Kindle

The funny thing about stress is I’m feeling it.

Maybe you’ve experienced it — the swollen pulsing ball that sits in the pit of your stomach sending waves of discomfort to your throat.… Read the rest

Man vs Bookshelf: Jonothon Fairfax

This entry is part 77 of 77 in the series Man vs BookshelfSend to Kindle

I’m an indie author – so naturally, when I see an author such as Christopher Shevlin who has done well from his writing it makes me swell with pride that my fellow professional has –

No wait, I remember.… Read the rest

Man vs Bookshelf: One year, three weeks and Simon Pegg

This entry is part 76 of 76 in the series Man vs BookshelfSend to Kindle

A long time ago, in this galaxy, I spent a review looking at my Man vs Bookshelf stats over the first 100 days.

Well, 102 days, to be exact and, at the time, I thought, I should do this again when I get to a year.… Read the rest

Man vs Bookshelf: Harlen Coben

This entry is part 75 of 75 in the series Man vs BookshelfSend to Kindle

Hi guys. Been a long time right?

Okay, well, no, not for you. As far as my screaming, ever excited fans are concerned, my last blog came out three days ago.… Read the rest

Man vs Bookshelf: How to Think like Steve Jobs

This entry is part 74 of 74 in the series Man vs BookshelfSend to Kindle

You’ve probably heard of Steve Jobs.

You know the one. Co-founder of Apple one of the largest and most successful technology companies in the world.… Read the rest

Man vs Bookshelf: Manuscript Makeover

This entry is part 73 of 73 in the series Man vs BookshelfSend to Kindle

Must we talk about another book on writing?

I love this challenge, but sometimes it does feel like I’ve made a rod for my own back, when I’m staring at yet another book it’s going to be almost impossible to review.… Read the rest