Fran Clark Author | The Author's Notebook

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A soundproofed studio, mic, headphones and laptop .

A soundproofed studio, mic, headphones and laptop .

From Page to Audio – Why I’m Recording My Own Audiobook

May 9, 20252 min read

An open book on a park bench with lavender petals on it.

An open book on a park bench with lavender petals on it.

Marketing Without the Megaphone – An Indie Author’s Quiet Revolution

May 2, 20251 min read

A notebook and fountain pen on a desk with a lamp

A notebook and fountain pen on a desk with a lamp

The Voices We Carry – Who Gets to Tell the Story?

Apr 25, 20252 min read

A laptop, passport, camera and compass on top of a map of the world

A laptop, passport, camera and compass on top of a map of the world

Writing Between Two Worlds: The Beauty of Dual Settings in Storytelling

Apr 18, 20253 min read

The book cover of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

The book cover of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

Book Review: The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

Apr 11, 20253 min read

A bird flying in the sunset

A bird flying in the sunset

The Art of Letting Go: When is a Book Ever Truly Finished?

Apr 4, 20252 min read

Two cups of tea with chocolate biscuits

Two cups of tea with chocolate biscuits

Writing Under Two Identities: Why I’m Bringing Fran Clark and Rosa Temple Together

Mar 28, 20252 min read

A woman recording with a microphone and laptop

A woman recording with a microphone and laptop

From Page to Performance: My First Day Recording an Audiobook (and What I Learned!)

Mar 21, 20252 min read

A Trace of the Sun by Pam Williams book cover

A Trace of the Sun by Pam Williams book cover

Book Review: A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams

Mar 14, 20253 min read

an author's writing desk

an author's writing desk

Plotting a Complex Novel as a Pantser: How I Found Clarity in My Writing Process

Mar 7, 20252 min read

Book cover of A Nurse's Tale by Ola Awonubi

Book cover of A Nurse's Tale by Ola Awonubi

Book Review: A Nurse’s Tale by Ola Awonubi

Feb 28, 20252 min read

A jazz club in 1940s London

A jazz club in 1940s London

Trailblazers, Jazz, and 1940s Style: The Inspiration Behind In 5 Days' Time

Feb 22, 20253 min read

The Girl With The Louding Voice – An Audiobook Experience That Riveted Me

The Girl With The Louding Voice – An Audiobook Experience That Riveted Me

The Girl With The Louding Voice – An Audiobook Experience That Riveted Me

Feb 14, 20252 min read

The Real Mona Baptiste: A Voice from the Windrush Generation

The Real Mona Baptiste: A Voice from the Windrush Generation

The Real Mona Baptiste: A Voice from the Windrush Generation

Feb 7, 20253 min read

New Year, New Plans: Exciting Changes, A Free Read & My 2025 Author Goals

New Year, New Plans: Exciting Changes, A Free Read & My 2025 Author Goals

New Year, New Plans: Exciting Changes, A Free Read & My 2025 Author Goals

Jan 31, 20253 min read

Farewell to Monday Motivation: A Journey of Inspiration

Farewell to Monday Motivation: A Journey of Inspiration

Farewell to Monday Motivation: A Journey of Inspiration

Dec 23, 20242 min read

A Writer’s Relationship with Deadlines: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned

A Writer’s Relationship with Deadlines: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned

A Writer’s Relationship with Deadlines: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned

Dec 19, 20242 min read

Monday Motivation: Reigniting My Piano Passion

Monday Motivation: Reigniting My Piano Passion

Monday Motivation: Reigniting My Piano Passion

Dec 16, 20242 min read

Thursday Thoughts: A Review of Black Cake

Thursday Thoughts: A Review of Black Cake

Thursday Thoughts: A Review of Black Cake

Dec 12, 20243 min read

Monday Motivation: Look How Far You’ve Come

Monday Motivation: Look How Far You’ve Come

Monday Motivation: Look How Far You’ve Come

Dec 9, 20242 min read

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