Let's Have A Catch Up...
Welcome to new followers, there have been quite a few of you over the last couple of weeks, and so I wanted to show you around White Ink a little, and also remind regular readers of some of the gems that you can find in my archive.
First though, we are almost at the end of April, and those of you who joined by zoom back at the beginning of the month will remember that we were discussing place. I wrote a personal essay on what place means to me in my life as a way of explaining place to you in your creative life, whether that is fiction or non-fiction.
I am wondering what our theme might be for May, and so I thought I might ask you – what would you like is to focus on in our next zoom which will take place on May 6th 7pm-8pm BST. For new followers, I send out the zoom details to my paid subscribers at midday on the day of the meeting, and also send a catch up of what was discussed there later in the week.
It is much more of a creative chat than a class, I try and make it an interactive workshop where we discuss the theme, look at what other writers have said about it, often explain how I have used that theme in my own work, and share with you an exercise or two. If you would like to turn up with your camera off and just listen to the discussion rather than taking part then that is absolutely fine.
So yes, any ideas of what you would like May’s theme to be, leave a comment, otherwise I’ll choose as usual, of course.
So what else does White Ink have to offer new subscribers, well this recent post on what writers actually earn brought a few of you to my page. Those who haven’t had chance to catch up yet, can find it here.
It’s interesting as I mention in this post about my pop-up bookshop, and I may have an update on that for you soon, but also, I’m thinking of putting together a post on how to open a pop-up bookshop, so do let me know if this is something that interests you.
Other ‘how to’ posts that I have written recently and that you will find in my archive, includes essays such as How To Land a Six-Figure Book Deal – a vital piece for anyone thinking of writing a non-fiction book.
And another recently if you’re looking to expand, or even start, your writing career – how to be a ghostwriter, which many of you know is my main profession.
Don’t forget also, that there are plenty of articles in my archive from other bestselling writers.
This week marks publication for
’s fourth book, The Giant on the Skyline, and Clover wrote a beautiful essay for my Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Advice series on seeking creativity in your every day life.
Another brilliant writer, Jenni Fagan, shared her advice for mixing things up and writing in all forms to try to further your writing skills, or becoming unstuck. I love this short essay from her.
You will find advice from more than twenty other authors in my Guest Author Essay section.
Also, have a look way back in my archive for pieces such as how to deal with rejections, both in your writing life and your personal one. The Chinese parable embedded in here is one I live my life by.
Anyway, do have a look around, there is lots of wisdom here from plenty of writers, and all at your fingertips if you are a paid subscriber. If you are not, then subscribe today by clicking the button below – if you take out an annual subscription it equates to the price of a coffee a month and there is a HUGE saving.
Remember that White Ink has been chosen twice in the last couple of months as a Substack Recommended Publication 2024 – something that many publications on here dream of being picked for, and so you can be sure there’s good stuff happening here.
Although I have shown you a little around my archive today, which is only accessible for paid members, there is so much here month-to-month for free subscribers too, and while I’m so thrilled that people choose to support my writing by paying a few pounds a month, I’m also so grateful to all of you for being here.
Do have a look around my archive of both personal, and writing craft posts.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and thank you, as always, for reading!
Anna x
I would love to explore more around the writing of experiences outside of our own, sparked by the letters between you and Lily, Anna. Can't wait for next Monday's session whatever the topic and this post is so helpful in reminding everyone how great your membership space is.
I missed last month, plus I'm in a different time zone, so making the meeting is my goal... I would like to hear the topic of audience. What audiences do you despise to be part of, yet need the experience of being involved in them? Do you act like the crowd or surf unapologetically? Sometimes being in new crowds can alter our perspectives. It could also be the change of improvement as well. I look forward to the next White Ink gathering regardless. I enjoy the advice you give, the group input is beyond my expectations... Truly thankful!