All non-fiction books need a big idea
You know what you want to say and it feels logical to you, but how do you present it to the reader in a way that is clear, logical and...
How to plan a non-fiction book
The difficult thing about planning a book is working out how to break down the information; often it feels as if there is just this great...
Reclaiming Wildness. Soul dancing and story
It is closing in on three in the morning and sleep is the furthest thing from my mind. The night is electric as the relentless call of...
How to get published. An authors guide to writing a publishable book
Everyone has a book in them - or so they think. But what does it take to turn that killer idea into a publishable manuscript. Writing...
Want to get published? 3 things you need to do
Treat your writing like a career and a business and it can change your life. That's one of the gems I learned on our writing retreat in...
Traditional, Indie or Self-Publishing? Whats best for you?
The really exciting thing is that there are really SO MANY options and ways to get published in this day and age. The two most common...
Cancer took away my fear
Writing coach Sarah Bullen and her children were on the verge of returning home to South Africa to start another exciting chapter in...
Writing a memoir? Elements you need to master
What do you want to write about? Well my life of course (writers say). And I nod because of course that is right. But it has to be about...
Want to start that book...Here's how
Do you have a burning desire to publish a book? Cape Town-based writing coach and literary agent Sarah Bullen offers simple and practical...
Writers need a writing plan
So many of us have this deep heart desire to write, but don’t know how to act on it. So you want to write – but you don’t do it. And all...
The real cost of self publishing
Self-publishing allows you to get your material printed and out into the world and spread your message. But before you launch yourself...
A quiz for your lead characters
Here's a good list of questions to ask your hero Your age? Nationality? Hair colour? Style? Age? How do you dress? Best feature? How...