Fran Clark Author | The Author's Notebook

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Black & white photo of a woman reading a book as she sits on a bench.

Why We Still Need More Stories About the Windrush Generation — And the 2025 Books I’m Adding to My TBR

6 days ago4 min read

A book resting on a wicker case

A book resting on a wicker case

Why I Gave My Debut Novel a New Book Cover — And Why Indie Authors Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Refresh Their Brand

Nov 143 min read

A table of books at a book fair

A table of books at a book fair

Why One Reader’s Message Meant More Than a Day of Sales

Nov 73 min read

Wherever You Will Go paperback and e-book against autumn leaves

Wherever You Will Go paperback and e-book against autumn leaves

The Last Book Fair of the Year – and One Final Chance to Grab Wherever You Will Go for 99p

Oct 311 min read

Hands on a laptop with coffee and juice next to the laptop on a table

Hands on a laptop with coffee and juice next to the laptop on a table

Writing the Sequel: How However Far We Fall Is Taking Shape

Oct 242 min read

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Woman wearing face cream while sitting at her desk

When AI Sells Your Book Better Than You Do

Oct 173 min read

A woman lying on her bed with a laptop, coffee, notebook and glasses

A woman lying on her bed with a laptop, coffee, notebook and glasses

Social Media Fatigue: Why Posting Feels Harder Than Ever

Oct 104 min read

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Female hands writing in a notebook.

Black History Month: Writing Stories Rooted in Black History

Oct 32 min read

The Books That Changed My Life (and Inspired Me to Write My Own Stories)

The Books That Changed My Life (and Inspired Me to Write My Own Stories)

The Books That Changed My Life (and Inspired Me to Write My Own Stories)

Sep 263 min read

A pair of hands writing a letter in a notebook

A pair of hands writing a letter in a notebook

A Letter To A Lost One My Character Never Sent

Sep 192 min read

Photo of author Kristin Hannah and her novel, The Women

Photo of author Kristin Hannah and her novel, The Women

The Women by Kristin Hannah | Powerful Historical Fiction Audiobook Review

Sep 122 min read

Two women having coffee with an open laptop on the table

Two women having coffee with an open laptop on the table

Why Writers Need Friends Who Write (and Readers Who Cheer Them On)

Sep 52 min read

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A manual typewriter with flowers around it.

Perseverance as an Indie Author: Celebrating Wins, UK Book Festivals, and Never Giving Up

Aug 292 min read

An open book with daisies lying on it.

An open book with daisies lying on it.

A Busy Season of Books, Covers, and (Hopefully) One Last BBQ

Aug 222 min read

Caribbean beach at night with a ship in the distance.

Caribbean beach at night with a ship in the distance.

From the Caribbean to London: How Real Journeys Inspire Fictional Ones

Aug 152 min read

A woman searches for books in a book shop.

A woman searches for books in a book shop.

7 Reasons Indie Books Deserve Your Love (And Your TBR Pile)

Aug 82 min read

Sad woman with a drawing of a smile against her lips

Sad woman with a drawing of a smile against her lips

When Success Looks Different Than You Expected

Aug 12 min read

A Plaque on a wall saying Book Lovers Never Go To Bed Alone

A Plaque on a wall saying Book Lovers Never Go To Bed Alone

So You Want to Help an Indie Author? Here’s How.

Jul 252 min read

Two open laptops on a desk

Two open laptops on a desk

Behind the Scenes: When Authors Collab and Commiserate

Jul 182 min read

A woman bends to pick up her suitcase by a long country lane.

A woman bends to pick up her suitcase by a long country lane.

The Stories That Cross Oceans: Why I Write About Women Who Leave Home

Jul 112 min read

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