I have an admission to make: ‘how to’ writing books make me feel a bit queasy. You know the ‘classics’ you’re supposed to read? The ones that talk about grammar and style, and how to psychoanalyse your characters to within an inch of their lives? I have tried to read them. But two chapters in… Continue reading Why I am allergic to most ‘how to’ books on writing
I have always wanted to know how much authors really earn. So I did some digging recently and to be honest, I almost wish I hadn’t. The sad fact is that writers earn diddly-squat. Less than £600 a year to be precise! Admittedly these figures are for all writers lumped together. Surely full-time professional authors… Continue reading How much do authors actually earn?
Katherine Bassford 