As part of Kirkcudbright Book Week Society’s efforts to raise funds to underwrite some of the costs of the event in 2023, it has set up a Crowdfunding page for anyone who wishes to support it.

Treasurer John Dean said: “We raise all our own funds and we know that many people are keen to support us in our work. Crowdfunder is an excellent way…

I am one of the organisers of Kirkcudbright Book Week 2023, which is making a welcome return after twice being cancelled due to the covid outbreak – and now we are seeking sponsors.

The week, which will take place between Monday February 27 and Saturday March 4, 2023, is designed to celebrate the developing literary scene in…

I work with quite a few aspiring crime novelists as they get their manuscripts ready to submit to publishers and I contend that the final checks I suggest they do are absolutely crucial if they want to give themselves the best chance of success.

For authors, it means referring to a checklist which confirms that they have achieved what they set…

As you may know, I work with a number of authors, some already published, some about to be published and some still seeking their big break, and one of the things to which I devote a lot of time is the need to get the dialogue right. That’s because just as good dialogue lifts a story, so bad dialogue can wreck…