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Mass Observation Day

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Susannah J. Bell

Mass Observation Day occurred on the 12th of May.  I heard about it on the radio the day before so thought it would be interesting to take part.  However, once I’d written up something on the day in question, I … Continue reading →

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Which cover to you like the best?

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Susannah J. Bell

The publication of my brand new anthology is drawing near!  I only need to sort out the cover, then I can head off to KDP and start uploading stuff.  But WHICH cover? There are basically two birds to choose from … Continue reading →

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How to ruin your chances with an agent

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Susannah J. Bell

Who is the first agent you approach?  The best one, of course, whoever you think that may be.  In my mind, it’s the Curtis Brown agency.  So when the time came for me to start trotting my new novel around … Continue reading →

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A writer’s new year’s resolution

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Susannah J. Bell

My new year’s resolution for 2021 is to be a writer.  Now hang on a sec – aren’t I already a writer?  Am I not self-published?  Have I not been writing for years and years and years?  Am I not … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip #1

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Susannah J. Bell

First in a series of writing tips!  These are things I have learnt after many years of hard work.  With any luck, others will find some inspiration!

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My Coronavirus Diary – Day 1: Shutting Down

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Susannah J. Bell

If anyone had asked me last week if I thought doing a vlog would be a good idea, I would have replied no.  NO WAY would you catch me doing something so … public.  Put my FACE out there?  Talking?  … Continue reading →

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Last day of the year!

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Susannah J. Bell

Writers don’t pat themselves on the back often enough, so I thought today, being the last day of the year, would be a good day to look back and see what I’ve accomplished.  If anything! I completely overhauled my website, … Continue reading →

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How to improve your author website

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Susannah J. Bell

My new website is done!  What a thrill!  Weeks of hard work and it’s all up and running with a very clear theme and much simplification.  My neck is killing me (all that peering closely at the screen to get … Continue reading →

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Writing vs. Marketing

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Susannah J. Bell

It’s a no-brainer for me.  I’d rather write than work on my marketing.  I’ve got loads to do and loads planned but the thought of it makes me feel awfully glum.  So instead of finishing that paperback I was formatting, … Continue reading →

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