Gareth
@writerwilson.bsky.social
Diplomat by day and middle grade writer for 45 minutes every morning. Longlisted for the Searchlight Novel Opening Award 2023. Faber Academy Student. Manchester born, Madrid based (for now). All views my own etc.
While trying to improve the structure of my WIP, I finally decided to try the SAVE THE CAT method. I’m a third of the way through it and have already resolved some pretty important issues. Highly recommend!
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing That You'll Ever Need a book by Jessica Brody.
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May 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
While trying to improve the structure of my WIP, I finally decided to try the SAVE THE CAT method. I’m a third of the way through it and have already resolved some pretty important issues. Highly recommend!
uk.bookshop.org/a/4576/97803...
uk.bookshop.org/a/4576/97803...
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ICYMI: An amendment backed by creatives that would ensure AI models obey copyright law has been defeated in parliament as the contentious Data Bill proceeds towards its final stages 👇 #BookSky
Data Bill's AI amendment to enforce copyright law on tech companies defeated in parliament
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May 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
ICYMI: An amendment backed by creatives that would ensure AI models obey copyright law has been defeated in parliament as the contentious Data Bill proceeds towards its final stages 👇 #BookSky
This is without doubt the best article I've ever read about how to write the dreaded synopsis. It includes an example and details on why it works. Even with all the spoilers, I need to read this book! Thank you @keslupo.bsky.social
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How to write a good synopsis
with a real-life example by yours truly!
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May 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This is without doubt the best article I've ever read about how to write the dreaded synopsis. It includes an example and details on why it works. Even with all the spoilers, I need to read this book! Thank you @keslupo.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/kesialup...
open.substack.com/pub/kesialup...
A great post from @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social on recontracting. Many factors influence decisions but some stuff (such as sticking to deadlines and being good to work with) seem to be within the writer’s control. Worth remembering when starting out with a publisher
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
To recontract or not to recontract...
What really happens when the decision is made? How do you balance head vs heart?
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May 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A great post from @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social on recontracting. Many factors influence decisions but some stuff (such as sticking to deadlines and being good to work with) seem to be within the writer’s control. Worth remembering when starting out with a publisher
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
I see how this can be an advantage for non-fiction, where the credibility of the author is key to a book’s success, but for fiction this approach would surely risk cutting off unique and interesting perspectives.
With TikTok’s ever-growing dominance, the line between influencer and creator is becoming increasingly blurred. Are future bestselling authors all going to be TikTok stars? 👇#BookSky
BookTok, romantasy and follower counts: are future bestselling authors all going to be TikTok stars?
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April 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I see how this can be an advantage for non-fiction, where the credibility of the author is key to a book’s success, but for fiction this approach would surely risk cutting off unique and interesting perspectives.
Great post from @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social about how an author’s track record can influence future sales. There are so many factors, which go beyond whether the book is any good or not.
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Let's talk about book sales...
The dreaded track record, retailers, and luck!
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April 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Great post from @phoebeannmorgan.bsky.social about how an author’s track record can influence future sales. There are so many factors, which go beyond whether the book is any good or not.
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
open.substack.com/pub/honested...
This is so true. We need to get away from the idea of AI doing things for us and start looking at it as a way to help us do things better.
“We’re developing AI that’s good at creative writing”
Cool story bro, quick question, why should anyone spend their time reading something you couldn’t be bothered to write yourself?
Cool story bro, quick question, why should anyone spend their time reading something you couldn’t be bothered to write yourself?
April 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This is so true. We need to get away from the idea of AI doing things for us and start looking at it as a way to help us do things better.
The most important thing a writer needs isn't skill, or good ideas, or even industry contacts. Having these things will obviously help you, but they will only get you so far. How many times have you been told there's no market for your book, or that your writing's good but not the right fit? (1/4)
April 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The most important thing a writer needs isn't skill, or good ideas, or even industry contacts. Having these things will obviously help you, but they will only get you so far. How many times have you been told there's no market for your book, or that your writing's good but not the right fit? (1/4)
I’ve been thinking about AI in publishing. Could it be good for low income writers? Access to a free structural editor, or feedback on their writing on a line level. It could be a good tool to encourage reflection on a piece. What do others think?
April 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I’ve been thinking about AI in publishing. Could it be good for low income writers? Access to a free structural editor, or feedback on their writing on a line level. It could be a good tool to encourage reflection on a piece. What do others think?