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Advice

for Writers

Finding Your Unique Writing Voice

All successful writers have an identifiable voice. In this book, Advice for Writers, we will discuss techniques for finding and refining your style so that your work is instantly recognisable as being you.

Creating an Organisation Plan from Scratch

Outlines don’t have to be rigid. Our Writing team at Melbourne Book Publisher provides adjustable strategies for structure, from three-act structures to structures based on characters, so you can outline without sacrificing imagination.
Stilted dialogue can deflate the scene. The following guide shows how you can create dialogue that shows character, engenders suspense, and involves readers while feeling natural and realistic.
Most authors run out of steam in the middle of the book. Check out this Advice For Writers article in which we provide techniques to reinvigorate your zest, beef up your plot, and drive your tale triumphantly through the finish.
Before you submit your manuscript to an editor, there is much you can undertake independently to edit it. Our Melbourne Book Publishing Writing professionals outline practical self-editing techniques you can use to refine your draft while spotting the most common errors.

Scepticism is standard, particularly among new writers. The following Advice For Writers offers strategies to foster confidence, believe in the process, and publish with pride.

Criticism is worthwhile, but sometimes you may find it difficult to reconcile with your vision. The First Page Press Writing team details how you can take feedback graciously, sort out what is beneficial, and yet safeguard your creative identity.

You don’t have to spend much money in order to bring about change. The Advice For Writers guide explores cheap, practical strategies — from grass-roots marketing campaigns to online ingenuity — that get your book into the reader’s hands.

Everybody gets rejected, but that doesn’t have to hold you up. Below, we examine how you can reframe rejection as opportunities for learning and as fuel that drives you forward in your writing venture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to develop my writing?

It does take time to find your tone, but it’s what gives your work legs. Our guides tell you exactly how to perfect your writing style so it’s recognisably your own.

What should I do if I am stuck in the middle of writing my book?

Nearly every writer experiences a “mid-book slump,” but it doesn’t have to derail your project. We offer up ways to rejuvenate your plot, ignite new ideas and drive your momentum straight through to the end page.

Is it possible to edit my manuscript before hiring a professional editor?

Absolutely. Self-editing is a crucial step that can save you time and help you improve your manuscript. We offer checklists and tools to identify common pitfalls and help you make your draft look presentable for professional review.

How involved will I be in the development process?

You’ll have input at each of the most crucial stages from edits being approved, to the decisions about cover design. We are believers in teamwork, hence we keep your vision and voice at the heart of it all.