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How did I go with my 2021 goals?
To say that 2021 has been a big year doesn’t really do it justice. With the literal and figurative storms I’ve dealt with, it’s a marvel I got anything done! Today I look back at my goals for the last 12 months, and share whether I achieved them. Come and join the reflection!! →
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Meet Southscript Press, my new publishing business
I am thrilled to introduce you all to SOUTHSCRIPT PRESS, the publishing business I’ve set up to self-publish my novels and fulfil a lifelong dream. Come and learn all about it and why I’ve done things up the way I have. I’d love to hear your thoughts and questions!! →
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Quarterly wrap: July – September 2021
Has it only been 3 months since my last update? COVID-19 has continued to wreak havoc in my city, but I’ve managed to make some exciting progress on my writing projects and read 8 amazing books. Come check out all the details in this my third quarterly wrap of 2021!! →
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Exciting publishing announcement!
Today I have news that has been years in the making. My contemporary YA novel Holding Up the Sky has been on quite the journey with me, and I am so very excited to finally announce its next phase. Come check out all the details of my long-awaited publishing debut!! →
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Playing God: Building an economy for the world of your WIP
Hello and welcome to my final Playing God post…for now, anyway. Today I talk about the economy as an aspect of world-building, the most important economic elements to build, and give a sneak peek at the system in my own fantasy WIP. Come and check it out!! →
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BLOGIVERSARY: 4x excerpts to celebrate 4 years
Four years ago today, I took a massive leap and launched the online presence of Rebecca Alasdair. To celebrate my 4th blogiversary, I am sharing a special excerpt from each of my four WIPs, so come take a peek at what they all have in store!! →
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Quarterly wrap: April – June 2021
What a hectic few months! It has been a bit of a transitional time for me, meaning I’ve read very little and made little progress on my writing projects, but it’s not all bad news. Come and learn the details of what I’ve been up to in this second quarterly update of 2021!! →
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Playing God: Laying down the law for your WIP’s world
The law plays an important role in regulating the behaviour and actions of people—and characters—and is therefore an important aspect of world-building . In today’s Playing God post, I explore different types of law, some key considerations, and give a sneak peek at the legal systems in my own fantasy WIP! →
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How to recharge your writing batteries
There comes a time in every writer’s life when their writing batteries are running low and they need to step back and recharge. But that doesn’t mean there’s no solution. Come and check out my methods for boosting my writing energy, and share your own strategies with us!! →
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Aussie publishers who accept direct submissions
Traditional publishing is generally a long and arduous journey, but here in Australia there are many publishers who accept “unsolicited” manuscripts without them having to come through a literary agent. There are pros and cons to this, but here is a list of a few key publishing houses you can submit directly to!! →
