Publishing is a funny industry. It’s creative and commercial, collaborative and solitary, magical and maddening — often all at the same time. After quite a few years of being part of it, I’ve collected a handful of thoughts that’ve risen from the muddy madness of it. So, here goes. 1. It can feel too hard…
Tag: being a writer
The Real Mothtown
At the MOTHTOWN book launch, I was asked whether there was a real place that inspired the story. Is Mothtown real? And if so, where is it? Well, dear Reader. Be prepared for a tale of daring. Adventure. And stupidity. Close your eyes and imagine Midwinter’s Day. You might be cosying around a fire. Drinking…
How to cope when there’s no time to write, draw, or create
What do you do when there’s no time to write? The answer might seem quite obvious – well… you… don’t write? But sometimes it’s not that easy. You’re a writer, you need to write. You don’t do it because you want to, you do it because – against your better judgement – the heart wants…
Caroline Hardaker Author 