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Writing Tips
My best writing tips, advice, resources and self-help books for authors.


Striking a work-life-writing balance
It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post, thanks to a very busy August, and so it’s with a hint of irony that I’ve decided to write about managing writing goals with a busy schedule.
Rhian MacGillivray
Sep 164 min read


My writing process – how I outline a book
This post covers my planning process and everything I do before I start writing a single word of the story.
Rhian MacGillivray
Jun 277 min read


My most helpful writing craft books
Welcome to a new series of writing tips and insights, starting with my favourite writing craft books
Rhian MacGillivray
Jun 188 min read


What Does Self-publishing A Book Involve?
I’m self-publishing my first book in May, but what exactly does that involve? This post gives an overview of the self-publishing process.
Rhian MacGillivray
Mar 105 min read


Writing My First Novel – The Cards We’re Dealt
Writing my first novel, The Cards We're Dealt, from idea to a complete first draft through to editing.
Rhian MacGillivray
Feb 166 min read


My Writing Journey
My writing journey: from avid reader to putting pen to paper for picture books, before turning to adult fiction and self-publishing.
Rhian MacGillivray
Feb 28 min read
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