Leilanie Stewart

Writing that confronts the nature of self
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Category Archives: Writing

  • Can I share a little writing secret with you? Despite the fact that I’ve had four novels published, every time I start a new novel [...]

    Novel writing: how to keep your plot moving forward

    June 17, 2023
  • From time to time on social media, I’ve seen authors displaying on their bio that they’re a ‘best-selling author’. In [...]

    When can you call yourself a best-selling author?

    June 13, 2023
  • This week, I have reached 100 ratings on Goodreads. Woohoo (happy dance). I am thankful for Goodreads as it collectively gathers all reviews or [...]

    Reviews matter – on reaching 100 Goodreads ratings

    May 20, 2023
  • I’ve been chipping away at my current work in progress (novel WIP#6) since January 2022, so it goes without saying that I’m more than [...]

    May manuscript update: final checks on Belfast Ghosts Book 3

    May 16, 2023
  • Author branding is something that I’m always mindful of. As a novelist, poet and short story writer, it’s important to have a logo, [...]

    New brand header for my website and social media

    May 12, 2023
  • When I first started out as a writer with an aim to getting published, some creative friends and I decided to form a writing circle. We had a [...]

    Should writers join a writing group?

    May 8, 2023
  • If it takes a village to raise a child, then what does it take to produce a well-crafted book? A lot of eager hands and eagle eyes. If a writer [...]

    A writer needs an editorial team: meet my freelancers

    April 9, 2023
  • Alright, so with the first draft of novel WIP#6 finished, and while I am in full head-rinsing time from my Belfast Ghosts trilogy, I have been [...]

    Planning a sequel isn’t easy

    March 29, 2023
  • Exciting news… After one year and two months, draft 1 of novel WIP#6 is finished. This will be book 3 of my Belfast Ghosts trilogy. [...]

    Draft 1 of Belfast Ghosts Book 3 is finished!

    March 25, 2023
  • Everyone has a novel in them. You’ve heard that I’m sure. But there’s a world of difference between having an idea for a story [...]

    Can anyone write a novel?

    March 16, 2023

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