Tag: writing about writing
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The Story of The Thaw
An overview of the eleven-year development of The Thaw, covering its origins, evolution through multiple drafts, why it remained unpublished for so long, and the work involved in preparing it for release.
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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.
Richard Holliday - Author 