Jan 24, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

The Benefits of a Writing Coach

A professional writing coach is someone with whom you can consult, ask questions and receive constructive feedback. They act as a guide as you build your career as a professional writer. A coach can help you conquer a stumbling block, regain momentum or make a start on a new project. My program helps you progress as a writer. You decide what you want to work on during a personalized, one on one... read more

Jan 22, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Author Development Program

I’m currently working with a couple of local authors in the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Author Development Program. It’s been great so far and we’ll be working closely together on their writing projects over the next few months. Learn more about the program... read more

Jan 19, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

The Stone of the Seer – Where Magic and Historical Fiction Collide

The Stone of the Seer is an exciting historical fantasy series of adventure novels for young adults, primarily set in the turbulent era of the English Civil War. “Magic and Historical Fiction Collide – This book combines historical fiction with a world of magic. It is set in the period of the English Civil War and incorporates magic, mystery and witch hunting. This book engages the reader with... read more

Jan 17, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Hooking the Reader

I’m honoured to now be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. My latest post entitled Hooking the Reader is an excerpt from my book, The Children’s Writer’s Guide, which you can learn more about... read more

Jan 17, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

The Shadowzone TV series

As well as the novels, I’ve created a synopsis for a three season TV series based on the Shadowzone books. I’ve also created a script for the initial episode, based on the first novel in the series. Shadowzone, Into The Web, and Black Dawn involve a dark parallel version of Earth, mysterious portals, and the threat of a deadly virus. The dystopian setting has proved popular over the years, and... read more