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12 Ways To Support An Indie Author

On 15 July 20199 February 2026 By AriIn General26 Comments

Most of my posts are aimed at writers and what they can do to help improve their writing and their marketing. However, today I want to talk about supporting other authors. After all, we can't expect people to support and encourage us if we don't do the same.

One Year Anniversary of #TheMerryWriter Game

On 28 June 201920 January 2026 By AriIn General12 Comments

If you follow me on Twitter, you will no doubt be aware that I am creator and host of #TheMerryWriter game. Each month I post daily questions to get writers sharing their characters and WIPs, as well as fun facts about themselves. Well, I am just coming up the 1 year anniversary of the game 🙂

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Want To Be Part Of The Writer’s Guide?

On 10 June 201922 February 2026 By AriIn General5 Comments

If you've been visiting this blog for a while, you will most likely have seen my A Writer's Guide series that usually goes live on Sunday's. These articles are written by guest writers who share their knowledge and expertise with all you lovely readers.

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A brand spanking new layout!

On 31 May 201931 May 2019 By AriIn General9 Comments

If you've visited me before, you may have noticed that I have given my ol' blog a brand spanking new facelift.

I felt it was time to give it a polish and try something new.

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Taking a short break

On 29 March 201929 May 2019 By AriIn General17 Comments

I'm just taking a short break, I'll be back on Friday.

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An unexpected break

On 21 January 201929 May 2019 By AriIn General53 Comments

Sorry guys, no post today. Both yesterday and today I was rushed to hospital.  That's 3 trips in just over a week. I'm still recovering and it put me back so I never got this post finished. Wednesday's and Fridays are already done. I may be slow to reply to comments, have patience with me. …

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8 Things I’m Tired of Seeing in Books

On 18 January 201923 February 2026 By AriIn General35 Comments

Today I thought I'd share with you some of the themes and tropes I'm tired of seeing in books. Obviously, these are just my own personal opinions and I know other people may enjoy these same tropes etc. They just aren't for me.

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Goodbye, 2018 (Wrap Up)

On 31 December 201826 February 2026 By AriIn General42 Comments

2018 has finally come to an end and honestly, all I can think is "thank goodness" because this has not been a great year.

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A Holiday Message

On 24 December 20187 April 2020 By AriIn General21 Comments

A quick holiday message to all my wonderful readers who have supported me and made this blog such a fun endeavour.

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Technical Issues

On 23 November 20187 April 2020 By AriIn General21 Comments

EDIT sorry the article is not coming today, duè to more vet trips and yet another sleepless night, I'm not functioning well enough to rewrite it. I'll get it sorted and add it back into my article queue.  Thanks for all your support and understanding. Xx --- It appears today's article didn't save properly, which …

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