Antoinette Tyrrell 


RomCom Novelist & Writing Mentor

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If you love books, particularly romcom and contemporary women's fiction, book reviews and recommendations, reading and/or writing, the Writing Mentor newsletter is for you. You'll also be part of my mailing list so you'll never miss any book updates I have to share, including new releases, pre-orders and special offers. 

The Writing Mentor newsletter is where I ponder on all the latest and greatest books, the challenges of being a writer, how to maximise your chances of getting published, and of course, the joy reading.

I've been through it all, written six novels, landed book deals, secured agents, left agents and survived submission. Learn from my experience to avoid making the same mistakes and get some insights into my life as a writer, along with the latest book news, by signing up for my free Writing Mentor Newsletter. You'll get a flavour below of some of the topics I've previously covered in the newsletter. 

The Brutal Truth About How I Got my Book Deal

The Brutal Truth About How I Got my Book Deal

Considering parting ways with your agent, on submission but getting zero responses, terrified you're never going to get a book deal? This article is for you.

How to Write a Killer Synopsis That Sells Your Book

How to Write a Killer Synopsis That Sells Your Book

Hate writing synopses? You're not alone but you can master it. Discover the steps to crafting a killer synopsis that gets agents hooked. Don’t miss the insider tips, click to read and sign up for the FREE Writing Mentor Newsletter!

Why Most First-Time Novelists Quit and How You Can Finally Finish Your Book

Why Most First-Time Novelists Quit and How You Can Finally Finish Your Book

With the right tools and support, you can complete your draft, refine it and take the next step toward publication.

Why Your Book Isn’t Getting Noticed by Agents Plus 7 Fixes

Why Your Book Isn’t Getting Noticed by Agents Plus 7 Fixes

Literary agents aren’t just looking for good books, they’re looking for irresistible opportunities.

Timing in Publishing: Does It Really Matter?

Timing in Publishing: Does It Really Matter?

For writers finishing manuscripts, this is the week agents and editors are back at their desks and therefore it seems like the perfect time to start querying and submitting.

Why Your Dialogue Sounds Fake and how to Fix It Instantly

Why Your Dialogue Sounds Fake and how to Fix It Instantly

Writing believable dialogue is one of the hardest skills to master.

Is Your Manuscript Actually Ready? Take This 5-Minute Test to Find Out

Is Your Manuscript Actually Ready? Take This 5-Minute Test to Find Out

You’ve typed The End, but is your manuscript ready to go into the world?