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Development and Advances in Writing

Exciting changes especially if you are a #truecrime fan.

I have been absent for a couple of weeks on this site, and that is because I have completed my true crime novel – The A-Z of British Serial Killers. As a writer, the feeling of finishing such a big piece of work is always rewarding, and I can not wait to share it with you. As a preview of the release next week here is the cover reveal. A serial killer is defined as someone who has killed more…

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The Only Resource You Need to Improve Your Writing

The Only Resource You Need to Improve Your #Writing #WritersLife

Whether you are an established writer or just starting, there is a vast wealth of information and advice on how to improve your writing. There is so much brilliant advice out there, caught within the tidal wave of ‘How I made $1000 in my first month’ articles. Help can come at you from every direction, be it podcasts, books, or online courses. The variety is enormous. Much of this information is…

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What a Viral TikTok Post Taught me About Content Creation

What a Viral TikTok Post Taught me About Content Creation #WritingCommunity

Until this weekend, I had completely forgotten what it means to be followed, have your work judged without earning a single penny. I have had one of my biggest successes since I started creating content, and I made a staggering nothing, yet it still feels fantastic. As content creators, we should all step back and enjoy that feeling again. To do this, jump onto a new platform, build a following…

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How to Write a Research Article that Makes your Readers Want More

How to Write a Research Article that Makes your Readers Want More #WritingCommunity #WritingTips

Crime articles have become my main niche when writing. I enjoy writing many other articles, but these are not as popular as my true crime pieces. The first thing to say is that I have a passion for crime. I have always been fascinated by the different human psyches and how this impacts life. Staring into the abyss of the worse of humankind. I am also drawn to research type articles and enjoy the…

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If Your Writing Income is Down Try This

How I improved my #writing income in seven days. #WritingCommunity

This week, I noticed my writing income was lower than it was last month. I’m sure all writers have experienced this on more than one occasion. Rather than take to Medium and moan, quit writing or generally make myself unpopular, I decided to do something about it. I wrote five crime posts in five days. Many of you may not know my main writing niche is true crime. To share writing tips with you…

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There is No Better Time to Follow Your Entrepreneurial Dreams

Has remote working levelled the playing field for #writers? #WritingCommunity

Has remote working levelled the playing field for writers? As many of us have spent more time at home working, than ever before, there are advantages in many industries. Remote working has levelled the playing field in a way never experienced before. As we work at home we all have the same equipment, we are all producing alone. Big companies are like cruise liners navigating the new…

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Writing Platforms That Let You Connect and Interact - Come Join Me

Writing Platforms That Let You Connect and Interact – Come Join Me

Over the last couple of months, I have been pondering the question of how to be more interactive with my followers. Interaction is such a major part of what writers do, which is why it is important to all. I have various platforms some of them more active than others. None of them offers me the opportunity to interact with my followers. To offer content, without disadvantaging those that can not…

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To Be a Successful Writer Give More Than you Take

You need to support other #writers. #WritingCommunity

There appears to be a new breed of writer who takes from others without giving anything back. When I started the people who were new to writing like me, became my biggest supporters. They helped me by answering questions and giving advice. They advised for free and they became friends as well as colleagues. When these mentors brought a book out I was the first to buy it. I advertised their work…

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Know the Myths Contained in all Deceitful Writing Articles

Know the Myths Contained in all Deceitful Writing Articles #writingcommunity #writerslife

The amount of writing advice available on the internet is extensive. Not all it is honest though. Three myths are circulated again and again that makes me angry. As a mentor to other writers, these articles frustrate me. They give false information. They don’t lie, but they also don’t tell the whole story. The irony isn’t wasted that I have written a writing article, to complain about writing…

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Vocal Media a Great Platform to Earn Money as a Writer.

Vocal Media a Great Platform to Earn Money as a Writer. Code contained for 50% off membership. #WritingCommunity

Vocal Media is an alternative platform to Medium. The main difference being, you get paid on reads, regardless of whether readers are members or not. Sounds too good to be true, right. There is one downside, their search authority isn’t as high as Medium. You need to advertise your articles across your social media to guarantee reads. Nothing you don’t do already. The Positives Outweigh the…

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The Trick That Helps Facebook Followers See Your Content

The Trick That Helps Facebook Followers See Your Content

This simple hack will help increase your reach on Facebook. As with most things on social media, the amount of views on your Facebook page relies on an algorithm. First, have a look at your posts, what is the reach on them? My average reach is twenty-five yet I have over four hundred followers. Why is this? As Facebook has developed the ability to pay for ads and boost your posts, so the natural…

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Providing a Take-Away for a Reader Can Increase Your Income

Providing a Take-Away for a Reader Can Increase Your Income #writingcommunity #writerslift

Use niche topics on niche platforms and watch your readers and income grow. Over the last couple of months, I have shared advice with you all about writing to your audience and making the most of your niche topics. Many new writers make this mistake. They treat blogging like their own personal journal. If you have a story to tell, then why wouldn’t you share it. I am not saying that you…

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How to get a Viral Post Through Perseverance.

Never give up with your #writing

Over the last week, I have had time to celebrate my writing. When I started some five years ago I had a small book reviewing blog, with very few followers. Then in 2018 I found Medium and had an outlet for all my articles. A place where you could write about almost anything. It hasn’t been an easy journey. I am not one of these writers who could write a post titled, ‘how I went viral after a…

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Sing Your Own Praises No One Else Will

Other #writing ventures. #WritingCommunity

Like many writers, I am rubbish at advertising. I don’t have the coincidence to sign my own praises. I constantly wonder if I am selling too much or not enough. There isn’t any definitive rule, but the advice seems to be give eighty percent of the time and advertise for twenty.  If you like this is my twenty percent post if you like my writing you may like to follow me on some of these other…

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As Writers You May Naturally Write in One Niche

When you write is it important to have one niche or write over several? #writingcommunity #writerslife

I have always said that I would never pick a niche to write under, especially on Medium. My other projects and newsletters are related to one niche. Medium has always been my go to place for all thoughts. Recently, though it has become evident that one type of article makes far more than others. Luckily for me, it is a niche that will never run out. True crime. There is always a story waiting to…

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When Writing Don’t Waffle Get to the Point

How do we ensure we get to the point over to our #reader, without wasting their time? #WritingCommunity

How do we ensure we get the point over to our reader, without wasting their time?  Most writers, write because they love words. Doesn’t mean you have to use them all in one article though. There is an art to being succinct at stating your points. If we are to respect the readers of our work, then we need to get to the point.  Writing should be for the reader, not the writer. Everything you do…

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How to Use Alternative Writing Revenues to Boost Your Income

Don't rely on one source of income, use one of these platforms to grow your income. #WritingCommunity #Writing

Don’t rely on one source of income, use one of these platforms to grow your income. There is a tendency for writers to get comfortable with writing on one platform. As the saying goes never put all your eggs in one basket. It has become clear over the last couple of months that Medium does not have the authority it once had. I don’t say this lightly, as I have always supported Medium. You can no…