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I want to talk to everyone for a hot second about self-publishing. It is a self-inflicted type of masochism to write a book, learn the hard way about creating a website, using Canva - only to realise you don't own the rights to the images, so have to pay for covers - marketing (including days spent watching videos and taking down notes) etc etc. Nevertheless, I think you will find most self-published authors tell you that we enjoy the process of it, get an addictive thrill...

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For my fellow authors stuck in a rut or looking for writing inspiration, I have come up with five writing prompts designed to challenge you. Rules: 1. You have to use your five senses when writing, 2. write in a style you wouldn't normally write in, e.g., classical writing or YA, etc., 3. share it with somebody. Some of you may already be doing it, but I know there are writing lurkers out there only writing on A03 or Wattpad. Come on, show someone.

Writing Prompts:

1. You never...

I just wanted to provide an update on my social media platforms. Over a year ago, I started my social media pages to talk about books and try to gain a following to find readers who may enjoy my poetry collection, Fostered. I had no idea about algorithms, Reels, or editing, and I have learned so much.

Algorithms:

If you want to have a successful social media presence, you need to understand the algorithm. TikTok uses it like a search engine, so make sure your first line in the caption is...

I have a huge announcement!

Fostered: Poetry About Belonging, Trauma & Survival

Fostered is a haunting collection of poems charting the emotional landscape of foster care, trauma, displacement, and identity.

• Poems on childhood trauma, foster care experiences, and emotional displacement
• Reflections on searching for identity, home, and belonging
• Verses of resilience, self-discovery, and healing through survival

If you connect with:

Milk and Honey’s gentle navigation of pain and healing, The...

Dear reader,

I am beyond thrilled to announce my debut novel Three Little Birds will be coming in 2026. The idea had been floating around in my head for five years and I've been working on it passionately for the last three.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Eli xx