Tips on Writing a Family History Every time you turn on the TV there seems to be a programme helping members of the public or celebrities to trace their ancestry. It’s fascination stuff and it’s big business for the many websites that – for a fee – give access to records and information on the subject. But what if you just want to quietly c...

Do you often find yourself thinking that there just aren't enough hours in the day? Welcome to the club! Trying to juggle your day job with family commitments and a hectic social life is next to impossible for most of us, and it’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed if things start to get on top of you. The solution can be as simple as making you...

When you start working on your next novel or short story, give a little thought to your opening paragraph. It’s easy to rush through to the exciting bits of your story, but keep in mind that if your opening doesn’t grab your reader’s attention, it might be the only part of the story they read! A strong opening is the key to getting your rea...

Most published writers would agree that the hardest part of the process is finding someone in the industry who is willing to take a chance on your book. Agents and publishers receive hundreds of submissions from unpublished writers every day, so what can you do to give your work the best possible chance? 1. Do your research – Every agent and publ...

If you’re like me and you love to do a bit of nosy-ing in someone else’s life, then writing up your family history might be a great project for you to get started on. Not only will you get the chance to investigate other people’s lives, but you’ll also find some weird and wonderful stories about the kind of family you come from. You’ll ...