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8 Simple Rules for Writing Compelling Scenes (even

8 Simple Rules for Writing Compelling Scenes (even if you don’t like Rules). Jacqui’s latest advice will keep the reader turning the page... Link in bio

You know what it's like...

You sit down at your desk, with an idea for a scene in mind, determined to write something that will deeply engage the reader. It’s your intention to write a scene that makes that reader turn the page, so that they have no choice but to keep reading on, into the night if necessary, to find out what will happen next.

Perhaps you know your character well, but you’re over-thinking it, dreaming too far ahead, wondering what agents or publishers might make of your work. You’re hitting that difficult middle section where the action has slowed and you’re just not certain that the writing has the ‘zing’ you wish for. Link in bio for the 8 rules...
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What’s your favourite place to write? As soon as

What’s your favourite place to write? As soon as the weather gets bright I always love working outdoors when I can.

It’s so good to be editing a full second draft of my novel and wonderful to be working in the garden this weekend whilst the cherry blossom’s at its best. I’m really excited that I’ll soon be sending this to my own beta readers then out to market.

If you’re working on a writing project too, I’d love to hear about your progress... What are your writing plans for the Spring and Summer?

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So good to know my ebook ‘Get Black on White’

So good to know my ebook ‘Get Black on White’ continues to inspire others - Thank-you @hernanfitte
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The first in our series of book ‘Acknowledgement

The first in our series of book ‘Acknowledgements’ pages - for the work our Founder @jacquilofthouse does with writers. Here @sacuthbert Sara Bailey’s ‘Dark Water’ published by Jacqui’s imprint of @blackbird_bks @nightingale_editions

It was such a joy to work on this book and to visit Orkney for the launch.

“I couldn't help but be fascinated by this book. It uses the Orkney setting beautifully, and the islands are intertwined with the story of a woman facing the past she'd evaded for years: both in the clarity of the light and the roughness of the sea. It uses suspense and structure with skill ...The final scene was brilliantly described. Suspense, sex and selkie girls: irresistible!” – Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun, Winner of the Wainwright Prize 2016

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During these days when we can’t yet be together

During these days when we can’t yet be together again, it’s great to look back at the fun we’ve had together as a writing community.

Here’s a flashback to 2018 when the wonderful @landrylie hosted The Writing Coach’s Routes to Publication evening at @googleacademyupc (thank you Dan!)

Who’s looking forward to such events again as soon as it is safe to do so?

What kind of events for writers both online and in person would you love to experience? Here we were with @louisedoughtyauthor @blackbird_bks @johnmitchinson @roopafarooki @alicejolly_
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