Antoinette Tyrrell
RomCom Novelist & Writing Mentor
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If you're a midlife woman who loves books and dreams of starting over, this blog is for you. Added points if you love contemporary women's fiction and have always thought you could write a book. Sign up and you'll also be part of my mailing list so you'll never miss any of my book updates including new releases, pre-orders and special offers, along with how to guides and my experience of starting over in midlife.
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I've been through it all, written six novels, landed book deals, secured agents, left agents and survived submission. I also left a permanent and pensionable job and started a completely new life in Spain, all after the age of 40. 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.
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
You’ve typed The End, but is your manuscript ready to go into the world?
Do you Lack the Discipline to Make it as a Writer?
Without Discipline you set yourself up for Failure.
The Pain of Waiting while Querying and on Submission
A Real Life Timeline of Waiting when on Submission
Are Creative Writing Courses Worth the Money?
Spending cash on a creative writing course is a big decision.
Ghosting and Other Bad Manners in Publishing
How to take back control if you've been Ghosted
Are you Really a Writer?
Have you got What it Takes to Make it as a Writer?
