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.

What is a metadata paragraph? And why do you need one in a query letter? What should it include? This post takes a closer look.

This post covers my planning process and everything I do before I start writing a single word of the story.

Welcome to a new series of writing tips and insights, starting with my favourite writing craft books