The Publishing Diaries – Author Alex Dalton

My writing process as a Methodological Pantser

I recently found a wonderful video posted by well-known novel editor Ellen Brock, in which she describes four different types of writers. She continues this series by giving great tips on how each writer type can work in a way that suits them best. I was delighted to recognise myself as a Methodological Pantser afterContinue reading “My writing process as a Methodological Pantser”

My Writing Goals For 2022

Love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort and keep on learning. – Carol Dweck Like many others, the start of a new year inspires me to take stock of what I achieved in the last year—or more exactly what I did not achieve last year. What was the reason why, after a great beginningContinue reading “My Writing Goals For 2022”

Book Cover Reveal: A View From The Mountain

I am so excited to reveal the book cover of my upcoming historical novel, based on real life experiences of my grandmother and my mother from 1902 to 1946. The background is in the highlands of Malang in the then Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). My designer has created a stunning book cover, based onContinue reading “Book Cover Reveal: A View From The Mountain”