Tuesday 23 January 2024

Rare Stories by Liam Bell

 


 

How we came to publish this one

We have published Liam before. He is also on the academic circuit and a senior lecturer at the University of Stirling. Each story relates to a “rare “ word from the Oxford English dictionary.    

The title

A non-brainer. It is really self-explanatory. 

Some notes about the process

Tis text went through the normal three stages of editing. It was tightly written anyway so editing was a pleasure. .  

The cover

The tree on the cover makes for a strong image.  

Some notes about style

The stories are rather literary in style. You may ask what they means. Well the stories make you think. The language is part of the artistry. If you read the final paragraph out of order it doesn’t necessarily give away the s tory.    

Who we think the reader is

Perhaps also other writers and creative wring teachers will find it interesting, particularly those in the academic world. These are stories for the reader who like to be challenged a little. Each one beautifully illustrated the rare word.                        

What else

This is a rather short book and therefore one of our cheaper titles. Give at a try?

Review copies

It’s always great if you can buy the book and give us a review. Just click on the link to be taken to Amazon. Or the one to take you to our own online shop. If you would like to review and you are strapped for cash, just get in touch for a free PDF.         



Sunday 7 January 2024

The Big Book of Prompts

 


How we came to publish this one

I invited people who have written for us to provide writing prompts over three years – 202, 2021 and 2022. For 2023 we put them all together.

The title

A non-brainer. It is really self-explanatory.  

Some notes about the process

The whole text was proof-read several times.

The cover

The cover is very much in line with that of the 2020, 2021 and 2022 books – it just has a different colour palette.  

Some notes about style

Most of the prompts are short and pithy though a few go a little more into writing craft. There are a choice of three for every day of the calendar year, with the exception of 29 February – there is only one of these!

Who we think the reader is

Hopefully all of our writers will find it helpful. Perhaps also other writers and creative wring teachers will find it interesting.                     

What else

This is only available as an e-book, though we can make a PDF available to you.  Just ask.    

Review copies

It’s always great if you can buy the book and give us a review. Just click on the link to be taken to Amazon. If you would like to review and you are strapped for cash, just get in touch for a free PDF.   

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