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A Busy Season of Books, Covers, and (Hopefully) One Last BBQ
Indie author Fran Clark shares the chaos of preparing a last-minute book launch under pen name Rosa Temple, from spotting typos to tweaking covers, all while balancing book fairs, choir life, and one last UK summer BBQ.

Fran Clark
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Marketing Without the Megaphone – An Indie Author’s Quiet Revolution
This is a post about my latest approach to marketing my latest novel.

Fran Clark
May 2, 20251 min read


Writing Under Two Identities: Why I’m Bringing Fran Clark and Rosa Temple Together
This is a post about why I'm bringing my two writing identities together

Fran Clark
Mar 28, 20252 min read


From Page to Performance: My First Day Recording an Audiobook (and What I Learned!)
My first day recoding an audiobook and what I learned plus tips for authors.

Fran Clark
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Plotting a Complex Novel as a Pantser: How I Found Clarity in My Writing Process
This is writing advice for authors struggling to plot their novel.

Fran Clark
Mar 7, 20252 min read


A Writer’s Relationship with Deadlines: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned
How I dealt with challenges and deadlines as a writer.

Fran Clark
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation: Look How Far You’ve Come
How to get motivated by looking at how much you've achieved already.

Fran Clark
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Breathing Life Into Fiction With Real-Life Characters
Breathing life into fiction with real-life characters

Fran Clark
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Monday Motivation: 5 Signs You Need to Take a Break
Monday Motivation 5 ways to tell you need to take a break!

Fran Clark
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Why I Decided to Outsource My Book Marketing
Reasons to outsource your marketing efforts as an indie author.

Fran Clark
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Monday Motivation: Lessons in Resilience from J.K. Rowling
Monday Motivation lesson in resilience from J K Rowling

Fran Clark
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Una Marson and the Creative Power of a Trailblazer
Thursday Thoughts: Una Marson, poet, playwrite, activist, journalist and broadcaster

Fran Clark
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation: Starting the Week with Intention
Setting clear intentions for your week can help you focus on what really matters, make better decisions, and ultimately feel more in control

Fran Clark
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Monday Motivation: How Laura Esquivel’s Journey to Success Can Inspire Us All
Monday Motivation: How Laura Esquivel’s Journey to Success Can Inspire Us All

Fran Clark
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Thursday Thoughts: How to Promote Your Book in a Way That Suits Your Personality
How to Promote Your Book in a Way That Suits Your Personality

Fran Clark
Oct 3, 20246 min read


Monday Motivation: How to Stay on Track with Long-Term Goals When You Feel Like Giving Up
How to Stay on Track with Long-Term Goals When You Feel Like Giving Up

Fran Clark
Sep 30, 20245 min read


Thursday Thoughts: How Creative Rest and Play Make Writers More Productive
How Creative Rest and Play make writers more productive.

Fran Clark
Sep 26, 20246 min read


Monday Motivation: Toni Morrison's Path to the Nobel Prize
Monday Motivation post about the achievements of Toni Morrison

Fran Clark
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Writing to Market vs. Writing from the Heart
Writing to Market vs. Writing from the heart

Fran Clark
Aug 29, 20245 min read


Monday Motivation: How to Stay Motivated When You’re in a Bad Mood
How to stay motivated when you're in a bad mood.

Fran Clark
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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