With the new year fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about new writing goals for 2025. But before we do that, let’s take a moment to appreciate how far we’ve come.

I’ve been reflecting on the many exciting projects I’ve been working on, including making significant progress on my second novel. What have you been chipping away at, and what are you most proud of? Let’s learn from our hurdles, and celebrate our successes. 

But first, I have some presents to finish wrapping and sneak under the tree. And that red wine won’t drink itself. So until then, I wish you Seasons Greetings however (and if) you celebrate. See you in 2025!

It happens to many of us. But having a group with the same goals can make it less lonely.

That’s why I started my membership group – Storytellers Elite – as a place for writers to connect. It combines three key elements to support your progress with your writing projects and your development as a writer – Accountability, Development and Motivation. We support each other, and share both the good and tough times.

A virtual community for Writers

This group is for writers who know the basics like showing and telling, plot, and character development, but want to improve further. It’s for those with some writing experience who are considering writing as a career. We meet online to help each other through tough spots in our stories, find what’s missing, and get inspired. Our writing sprint sessions help you set aside regular time to write, so your word count grows naturally. Paired together, it helps you get back on track.

Storytellers Elite is for people with some writing experience who are considering writing as a career

Are you a fiction writer eager to navigate the world of traditional publishing?

Look no further!I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming masterclass, designed specifically for authors like you who want to demystify the process and collaborate effectively with marketing teams.

I’ll be teaming up with Karen Bultiauw who brings bags of experience in successful marketing campaigns for books, so we can share this essential knowledge about the industry.

Do you want to get your novel traditionally published?

Some writers think that their publisher will take care of all the marketing for them. This is not the case.

You need to know about marketing and be ready to take an active part – and there are very specific ways to market if you sign with a traditional publisher.

Find out how by attending our workshop.

If you sign with a traditional publisher you need to be ready to take an active part in your book’s marketing.

The word ‘marketing’ gets a lot of attention in author and writer circles, but what does marketing entail in a traditional publishing journey? In this masterclass with Karen Bultiauw, you’ll learn what marketing and publicity mean in publishing (and the difference between public-facing and trade marketing). You will also find out where the marketing and publicity department fits into the publishing journey and understand the cycle of writing and marketing/promotion in a traditionally published author’s career.

I’m a non-fiction writer or a self-publishing fiction writer. Is this masterclass for me?

There will be some overlap with non-fiction in the basic process in traditional publishing, but some of the requirements for you as the author will be very different from fiction debuts. Similarly, knowing about these processes as an indie author is helpful, but you will fulfil all roles yourself.