Introduction
Hi, I’m Danny. Welcome to my writing and publishing blog!
I am the author of two published historical fiction novels, Son of Babylon and Saviour of Babylon, with more on the way in that series and also a novel about the third crusade in the later stages of development.
I’m also a beta reader, developmental editor, proof reader and writing coach. You can find more information about my services on the services tab. My day job is teaching English and ESOL teacher, and I’ve been doing that since 2008.
All that experience means I’m in a good place to pass on a few tips! Here you can find a series of articles on writing and publishing that I hope are useful and interesting to budding authors…
Articles on improving writing quality
Why authors should study body language
Writing thrilling fight scenes in novels
Boost your writing productivity
Articles on structure and content
Choosing the right novel structure
How to avoid info dumps in your novel
Writing the perfect opening line
Articles on historical content
Does historical fiction have an obligation to educate?
Articles on marketing and publicity
How to self publish your book!
10 book marketing strategies I’ve tried!
Author interviews
Historical Novel Society Author Interview
ManyBooks Author of the Day Interview
Atmosphere Press Author Interview
Recommended reads
Recommended reads: these books are all by authors I have personally worked with during the editing process, as a beta reader, editor or proof reader.