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Posts about my writing journey, writing tips, guest writers and more!


From Page to Audio – Why I’m Recording My Own Audiobook
How I went about creating a recording booth to record my audiobook from scratch

Fran Clark
3 hours ago2 min read
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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 21 min read
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The Voices We Carry – Who Gets to Tell the Story?
A post about dual timelines and dual POV in a novel

Fran Clark
Apr 252 min read
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Writing Between Two Worlds: The Beauty of Dual Settings in Storytelling
This is a blog post about dual settings in storytelling

Fran Clark
Apr 183 min read
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The Art of Letting Go: When is a Book Ever Truly Finished?
This is a post about letting when the time is right for readers to have see your new book.

Fran Clark
Apr 42 min read
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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 282 min read
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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 212 min read
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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 72 min read
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Trailblazers, Jazz, and 1940s Style: The Inspiration Behind In 5 Days' Time
Trailblazers, Jazz, and 1940s Style: The Inspiration Behind In 5 Days' Time

Fran Clark
Feb 223 min read
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The Real Mona Baptiste: A Voice from the Windrush Generation
Did you know that when you sign up to my mailing list you can read my latest novella, In 5 Days' Time for free?

Fran Clark
Feb 73 min read
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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

Fran Clark
Jan 313 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thursday Thoughts: The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing
The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing

Fran Clark
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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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
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Thursday Thoughts: The One Game-Changing Book Marketing Strategy Every Author Needs
The One Game-Changing Book Marketing Strategy Every Author Needs

Fran Clark
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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Thursday Thoughts: Why Understanding Your Genre Matters for Authors
Why Understanding Your Genre Matters for Authors

Fran Clark
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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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
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Thursday Thoughts: The Top Secret Authors Use to Connect Deeply with Their Readers!
The Top Secret Authors Use to Connect Deeply with Their Readers!

Fran Clark
Oct 10, 20245 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Thursday Thoughts: Why I Want to Quit Social Media (and What Comes Next)
Thursday thought about whether Social Media is worth engaging in.

Fran Clark
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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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
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