Tag: writing about writing
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Formatting Fundamentals for Independent Authors – The Basics
As both a reader and an independent author, I care deeply about how physical books look and feel. In this post, I break down the core formatting fundamentals I believe every indie author should understand, from justified text and proper margins to fonts, gutters and the little details that separate books from printed Word documents.
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State of Play: April 2026
In this April 2026 update, I reflect on a quarter that didn’t quite go to plan but still delivered solid progress. Ray of Light enters its final edit under deadline pressure, The Thaw moves toward professional editing, and Boat Party nears draft completion, while Legacy of Iron remains patiently on the bench.
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How Better Outlining Can Save Weeks of Editing
Editing my drafts often feels like playing Jenga with a novel. Fix one thing and another issue appears somewhere else. After reading a post about writing inefficiency, I began to wonder whether the real problem lies earlier in the process.
Richard Holliday - Author 