Category Archives: Writing & Stuff

Grammar Nazi reductionism, Indie Authors and the dreaded one star reviews (an essay by Tom Conrad).

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“There are books full of great writing that don’t have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story… don’t be like the book-snobs who won’t do that. Read sometimes for the words -the language. Don’t be like the play-it-safers who … Continue reading

The horror of formatting – the hysterical notes of a would-be writer after several cups of tea!

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I previously wrote some shizzle about the horror of editing, but that was four books, several months and 790 cups of tea ago, and though the editing hasn’t gotten any less horrific, I’m getting use to the ensuing madness it brings, and even … Continue reading

We LOVE/HATE semicolons! The Goodreads’ group sticklers & punctuation rebels should join?

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“Do not use semicolons,” Kurt Vonnegut once said. “They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you’ve been to college.”  George Bernard Shaw said: “Not using semicolons is a symptom of mental defectiveness, probably induced by … Continue reading

Why I decided to write That Semicolon Bitch Had To Die…. by Tom Conrad.

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(I almost feel sorry for the winky blighther) The below is a post on why I decided to write my latest novella, provocatively called That Semicolon Bitch Had To Die…. Listen, let’s get this straight from the very off, I don’t use … Continue reading

How not to promote your book on the Kindle Direct Program – an arse of a guide to KDP.

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For those unfamiliar with the KDP it’s a scheme where a signed-up Amazon author allows readers to download their ebook for Free. It’s for a period of 1-5 days per 3 months signed-up and it’s basically in the hope people … Continue reading

The fine art of “Twirting” – when tweeting and flirting get together!

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You’ve written a book, sales are modest (ahem) and could be a whole lot better and if you’re gonna buy a new laptopwithaspacebarthatworks… GRR (fists space bar)                           … Continue reading

Selling an ebook – is it a little like begging on the street?

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My ebook sales strategy is somewhat like a sweaty tooth beggar on the street, but unlike the sweaty tooth beggar I’m touting 104, 000 words instead of a cardboard sign, reading ‘Need Karate Lessons’. For the past week I’ve been … Continue reading

The horror of editing – the hysterical notes of a would-be writer after several cups of tea!

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You finish your lofty/literary/nonsense tome and you feel a sense of pride and exhilaration. You want to shout – I’VE DONE IT, I’VE FINISHED, NOW THE WORLD WILL SEE I WASN’T MASTURBATING IN MY ROOM 24/7, but you quickly realise … Continue reading

Grammar cliché: so you know the difference between ‘your’ & ‘you’re’ – what do you want, a paper hat?

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Pointing out people’s mistakes when using your or you’re has become the new/slightly past-its-sell-by-date grammar cliché. Admittedly, making the mistake of your and you’re is a little dumb and shows a wayward education, but did knowing the difference between your and … Continue reading

The Indie Pedant is looking for writers and artists to contribute.

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Pretty self-explanatory. Contributors sought, wanted and appreciated. If you have something/anything to say and want to have it said on this ‘ere website then get in touch. Looking especially for: TV, music and film reviews. Ranting on politics/news or culture. Flash fiction … Continue reading