Today I’m guest posting on author Heidi Swain’s blog! She kindly invited me to talk about writing in a new genre for my cosy crime Murder at the House on the Hill so if you’d like to hear all about how the book came to be published, head over to her blog here: http://heidiswain.blogspot.com/2021/10/welcoming-victoria-walters-to-blog.html?m=1 I… Continue reading Writing in a new genre
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Monthly Writer Series: Plotting, Planning & People!
Hi Everyone! I just uploaded a new youTube video, which is part of my monthly writer series showing you behind the scenes / days in the life of being a full time writer! Sharing all the news about my books Glendale Hall and Dedley End and answering your writing and publishing questions about plotting and… Continue reading Monthly Writer Series: Plotting, Planning & People!
HOW TO WRITE A BOOK // ten tips from a published author!
How to write a book! If you've ever wanted to write a novel or you have a dream to be a published author then I hope you enjoy these ten tips on how to start writing your book and more importantly, how to make sure you finish writing it, and how you can get it… Continue reading HOW TO WRITE A BOOK // ten tips from a published author!
A Sneak Peek at my Super Secret new book!!
This is my second monthly days in the life of a writer vlog series over on YouTube. In this series, I share writing tips and tricks, behind-the-scenes of writing books, share my latest books news, talk about my editing process, and this month, I'm sharing a super sneak peek of my secret book that's being… Continue reading A Sneak Peek at my Super Secret new book!!
My Super Secret Book is finished!
I took this photo because I wanted to document that I finished editing and reading through my super secret book today. I’m posing with my kindle closed so I don’t accidentally reveal the title to you all This book will out in September and I can’t wait to tell you guys about it. I’m so… Continue reading My Super Secret Book is finished!
DAYS IN THE LIFE OF A WRITER// Vlog 1
I've decided to start new monthly series on my YouTube channel - days in my life as a writer / full-time author, and I just posted the first one. So this series will be a behind-the-scenes look at writing my bestselling women's fiction series Glendale Hall, and all the news about my new book very… Continue reading DAYS IN THE LIFE OF A WRITER// Vlog 1
How I write 4,000 words a day
How do I write 4,000 words a day?! I made a video to you behind-the-scenes of writing my books, my writing desk and routine, my top tips for being productive either writing or working-from-home in general, and finding out what routine would work for you. I hope it inspires you, gives you some tips and… Continue reading How I write 4,000 words a day
Cosy Writing, Cosy Life
Hello all! So, today I wanted to talk to you about how my books are often described as being 'cosy'. I actually love this as a description because I enjoy all things cosy and to know that my books have left you with a happy, warm glow at the end of reading them just really… Continue reading Cosy Writing, Cosy Life
Writing Bestselling Women’s Fiction
I'm back with another video for you guys! Hope you aren't sick of me talking yet haha. This time, I took part in a panel chaired by my publisher Hera books featuring two other women's fiction authors - Kiley Dunbar and Lisa Swift. We are talking all about women's fiction - how we write, what… Continue reading Writing Bestselling Women’s Fiction
My First Three Months as a Full-time Author
When I handed in my notice for my part-time job as a Waterstones bookseller, I had no idea that I wouldn't work my final week in my bookshop, nor would I get to say goodbye to colleagues over leaving drinks because during that final week, all non-essential shops were closed by the Government as the… Continue reading My First Three Months as a Full-time Author