Are You Scared You’re Just A Mediocre Writer? Guess What — Wild Talent Isn’t Everything

There are lots of other things that will make you a successful writer

Sherryl Clark - writer, editor, poet.

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As I have said here before, I’m a long-time teacher of writing and editing. I now work as a writer of novels and children’s books (and Medium articles), and also as a freelance editor. By my…

Sherryl Clark - writer, editor, poet.

Written by Sherryl Clark - writer, editor, poet.

Writer, editor, book lover — I've published many children's books and three crime novels for adults so far. I edit other people's fiction and poetry.

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Why You Need to Know the Basics of Book Contracts — Part 2: Show Me The Money

It’s not just $X advance times Y% royalty rate — it’s a balancing act

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Everything your pages need to capture any reader

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6 Reasons Why Your Fiction Writing is Boring (And How To Fix Them)

It’s rhythm and flow, but it’s much more than that

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