Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Are you a NaNoWriMo virgin or are you a seasoned pro?I talk about NaNoWriMo every single year, because it’s the most fun part of my year, and this will be my 10th year in completing it. Whilst I could harp on about what it’s all about I’llContinue reading “Let me help you write a novel!”
Author Archives: Sam Cummings
The process of querying: Finding an agent
So you wrote a book, now what? If you’re at the stage where you wrote a book, you’ve already edited it a few times, you’ve had someone proof read it, you’ve editing it again… you’ve potentially hired a novel consultant and ironed out some details… you might be looking at your work and thinking IT’SContinue reading “The process of querying: Finding an agent”
Dystopian Books with a slight Coronavirus VIBE.
Sure, the Coronavirus is a little bit terrifying and a little bit silly all at once (the panic and general-public reactions, not the fact that it’s really taking people out!) but in light of all the news and mass hysteria it really got me thinking about some of my favourite books which focus on theContinue reading “Dystopian Books with a slight Coronavirus VIBE.”
Fan Fiction
What are your thoughts on fan fiction? I know that it’s a crazy big deal on the interwebs and I have always loved the idea of it but I can hardly keep up with reading as it is, let alone open myself up to more options for sinking into fantasy fiction! If you’re unaware ofContinue reading “Fan Fiction”
The writing process
I’m not about to start blathering on about how to write a book – although I can if you want me to; I certainly know how to write one! – but I am trying to be better at keeping a running commentary on my writing life… somewhere. You see, writing is a very secluded, oftenContinue reading “The writing process”
Book Review – Descendant of the Crane by Joan He
Hi and welcome to my first book review on this site! I’m going to attempt to write a short review per book I read just for fun so stay tuned if this is your thing. I started reading Descendant of the Crane in December but, due to the manic holiday season, I only finished itContinue reading “Book Review – Descendant of the Crane by Joan He”
2020 Book Releases
I wanted to let you know what my 2020 release aspirations are just so you can mark them in your diary… haha, just kidding, but it’s nice to shout my book releases out into the void just so they’re real, y’know?
Reading Resolutions for 2020!
Happy new year, readers! As the new decade begins I wanted to pop over here and make sure you all got the books you wanted for Christmas?! I did; the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was waiting for me under the tree, along with a graphic novel, a copy ofContinue reading “Reading Resolutions for 2020!”
Seven Princes of Hell – Pinterest Character board
HEY! Check out my latest blog post about coming up with characters and figuring out what they look like!
NaNoWriMo 2019
If you follow me on my other social media accounts you might know that I’m taking part in NaNoWriMo this year. What’s NaNoWriMo, you may ask?! It stands for National Novel Writing Month and it’s a challenge writers both new and old take each November to practice their writing habits and write… every day… inContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2019”
