‘Flash fiction is (usually) quick to write and easy to submit, so it can deliver a much-needed confidence boost when you’re in the midst of wrangling a longer work. The process of writing flash can also provide the perfect avenue for honing one’s craft—zooming in on the detail to wring the most out of every sentence.’

‘We need to be open to feedback and willing to make changes while also staying true to the story we want to tell. It can be a fine line but one worth walking to create a novel or non-fiction work readers will not be able to put down.’

‘I sometimes think we forget the ‘social’ part of social media. Even when operating what essentially is a business account, it still needs to be engaging, represent you as an author, and connect with your book community.’