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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Thought this would be another overhyped book. How wrong I was! I read it in a week and couldn't stop thinking about it whenever I was forced to put it down. Dark, original (despite starting life as fan fiction) and utterly gripping. Thank you @senlinyu.bsky.social amzn.to/4pcXSU9

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Alchemised: The 2025 debut novel phenomenon everyone is talking about and no one can put down

Alchemised: The 2025 debut novel phenomenon everyone is talking about and no one can put down : SenLinYu: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

While trying to improve the structure of my WIP, I finally decided to try the SAVE THE CAT method. I’m a third of the way through it and have already resolved some pretty important issues. Highly recommend! uk.bookshop.org/a/4576/97803...

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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing That You'll Ever Need a book by Jessica Brody.

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 09/05/2025

ICYMI: An amendment backed by creatives that would ensure AI models obey copyright law has been defeated in parliament as the contentious Data Bill proceeds towards its final stages 👇 #BookSky

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Data Bill's AI amendment to enforce copyright law on tech companies defeated in parliament

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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This is without doubt the best article I've ever read about how to write the dreaded synopsis. It includes an example and details on why it works. Even with all the spoilers, I need to read this book! Thank you @keslupo.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/kesialup...

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How to write a good synopsis

with a real-life example by yours truly!

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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

A great post from @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social on recontracting. Many factors influence decisions but some stuff (such as sticking to deadlines and being good to work with) seem to be within the writer’s control. Worth remembering when starting out with a publisher open.substack.com/pub/honested...

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To recontract or not to recontract...

What really happens when the decision is made? How do you balance head vs heart?

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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I see how this can be an advantage for non-fiction, where the credibility of the author is key to a book’s success, but for fiction this approach would surely risk cutting off unique and interesting perspectives.

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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Great post from @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social about how an author’s track record can influence future sales. There are so many factors, which go beyond whether the book is any good or not. open.substack.com/pub/honested...

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Let's talk about book sales...

The dreaded track record, retailers, and luck!

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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

This is so true. We need to get away from the idea of AI doing things for us and start looking at it as a way to help us do things better.

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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

The most important thing a writer needs isn't skill, or good ideas, or even industry contacts. Having these things will obviously help you, but they will only get you so far. How many times have you been told there's no market for your book, or that your writing's good but not the right fit? (1/4)

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Gareth @writerwilson.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I’ve been thinking about AI in publishing. Could it be good for low income writers? Access to a free structural editor, or feedback on their writing on a line level. It could be a good tool to encourage reflection on a piece. What do others think?

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