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Writing Equinox (The book version)
I originally wrote Equinox the whole way back in 2012 as a screenplay at the start of my writing career. It was only the second...
Paul McCracken
May 11, 20232 min read
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Time away
I’ve stepped away from writing for almost a year since the publication of Disturbed Waters by Dark Edge Press. Since then, the publisher...
Paul McCracken
May 11, 20233 min read
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The importance of marketing for book promotion
Once you have written your book, the next hurdle is to promote it and generate sales once it has been published, but this can begin long...
Paul McCracken
Nov 20, 20223 min read
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My work 2020
With Where Crows Land receiving the editing treatment before a book launch later this year, I have began working on my next book. The...
Paul McCracken
Dec 15, 20201 min read
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Writing a sequel to a novel | UK Crime Fiction Author – Paul McCracken
I’ve always been reluctant about writing a series of books, or even a sequel to one that came before. I always like to view my books as...
Paul McCracken
May 11, 20202 min read
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Tell me it's bad | The importance of criticism
One of, if not thee most important aspect of writing is persistence. If you don't believe in your work and what you're doing, fact is...
Paul McCracken
Apr 20, 20202 min read
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COVID-19 Lock down | Writing in Lock down |
Since the Lock down in the UK began, I saw an opportunity to work on my books. The main focus has gone into editing my latest book, Where...
Paul McCracken
Apr 18, 20202 min read
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Creating Dialogue | UK Crime Fiction author Paul McCracken
Creating dialogue in books and screenplays, to me is one of the most difficult (and at first, embarrassing) aspects of writing. I always...
Paul McCracken
Feb 5, 20204 min read
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Tips on coming up with a new story/book | UK Crime Fiction author Paul McCracken.
This is a topic where the answers are as varied as the concepts. For me, when starting a new story, a new book, I always want to make my...
Paul McCracken
Jan 3, 20203 min read
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How I started writing | Paul McCracken Books
- Starting out writing – My journey into writing really began when I enrolled in a five day film making course with The Prince's Trust in...
Paul McCracken
Dec 26, 20197 min read
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Writing Layla's Song | UK/Ireland Crime Fiction Novel
How I came to write the crime thriller book, Layla's Song.
Paul McCracken
Dec 26, 20194 min read
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Writing Where Crows Land
The Story behind writing my third novel Where Crows Land
Paul McCracken
Dec 26, 20195 min read
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5 Ways to combat writer's block
5 ways to combat writer's block
Paul McCracken
Nov 25, 20193 min read
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Book Covers - Inspiration and design | Paul McCracken Books
I tend to treat my book covers with a lot of attention and care. Some authors will treat them as a by-product or see them as just part of...
Paul McCracken
Nov 25, 20194 min read
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