Some honest thoughts on the writing life

I’ve had 7 novels traditionally published... and I’ve learnt some stuff 😉

By Charlotte Duckworth

· Launched 3 years ago

Some honest thoughts on book publication days

(pssst: it's okay to feel a little down!)

Jun 22•Charlotte Duckworth

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How not to be a dick when you get a book deal 😉

Jun 19, 2025•Charlotte Duckworth

5 things you CAN control as a traditionally published author

May 12•Charlotte Duckworth

Why I prefer one-book deals

Jul 3, 2025•Charlotte Duckworth

Some honest thoughts on author publicity

(As a former journalist)

May 19•Charlotte Duckworth

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5 things you must do when you get your first book deal

(PS... CONGRATS!)

Jun 2•Charlotte Duckworth

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6 signs it might be time to leave your literary agent

A bad agent is worse than no agent...

Jun 8•Charlotte Duckworth

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Author website project spotlight: sarahlavendersmith.com

A little behind-the-scenes of my final website design of 2025

Dec 16, 2025•Charlotte Duckworth