Key nuggets from the ‘Writing Uncovered’ talks at #Falmouth Poly yesterday: 1) build a family of writers around yourself 2) all writers fear rejection and putting themselves out there - you are not alone! 3) treat criticism as useful feedback 4) treat marketing a book as a business
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I read the opening chapters of 'The Baku Inheritance' on the radio yesterday. It was such an exciting experience - I thought I'd be nervous, but I wasn't, surprisingly. Broadcast Friday week during the Short Story Hour on Source FM 96.1. #WritingCommunity

How many of you do a newsletter? It takes time and effort but I like the engagement with readers. There’s something encouraging about sharing where I am with the next book, chatting about relevant issues and receiving feedback. (Approx 5% reply). Definitely worth doing. #readers #writing-community

Would you consider Historical Fiction to be a niche genre? It's frustrating that no bookshops have a historical fiction section. The only attempt was in Waterstones in Truro a while ago where I saw a Past Lives table. #histfic #readers

I’m just going to start by posting a photo of my favourite place in #Cornwall. #kynance