Upcoming Novel – Writer In A Hat

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Finding The Perfect Comp Title: Imaginary Friend By Stephen Chbosky

Posted on 03/08/202203/08/2022 by J.H. Dixon in A Path Of Roots, Behind-The-Scenes

If you're a writer looking to be traditionally published, you will have heard of comp titles. A comp title or a comparison title can be used to give agents a general idea for what to expect from the book you want to publish. As an aspiring author myself, I have been on a journey to … Continue reading Finding The Perfect Comp Title: Imaginary Friend By Stephen Chbosky →

Irish Púca Divides Town – Stuff I Found Out While Researching My Novel

Posted on 13/07/202207/07/2022 by J.H. Dixon in A Path Of Roots, Behind-The-Scenes, Research

Writing fantasy gives the opportunity to draw inspiration from folklore and history around the world. While European lore has taken over the fantasy genre, thanks to the popularity of Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, there is still a lot it has to offer - and personally I have found inspiration from the Irish Púca.

Let's talk about genre, writing, muse and author branding. Picture is of a woman writing in a notebook.

Oops I might be a horror writer

Posted on 29/06/202203/07/2022 by J.H. Dixon in A Path Of Roots, Behind-The-Scenes

Choosing a genre as a writer, to me, has always felt a little pointless. My somewhat ambiguous process is to get an idea, develop it, and see what genre fits the story - not the other way round.

Finding The Perfect Comp Title: The Stolen By Bishop O’Connell

Posted on 15/06/202206/08/2022 by J.H. Dixon in A Path Of Roots, Behind-The-Scenes

When querying a book, it's often vital for two or more comparison titles to be included in the pitch. Comparison or comp titles are books that are similar to the one being queried. They're a way to help an agent or publisher picture the concept, tone, and market, transforming that coddled manuscript into a commercial product.