Nov 2, 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

Oct 30, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

“An imaginary friend, a mystery, and time travel? How could I resist?”

“An imaginary friend, a mystery, and time travel? How could I resist?” “Flashback is a fascinating Young Adult book that pushes the boundaries of imagination: the Grail for every science fiction and fantasy reader.” “Right from the very first sentence I was engaged, and I could not wait to find out what happened next. The book was thrilling and it kept me on the edge of my... read more

Oct 28, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA

Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA Check out my chat with my fellow writer, Suzy Vadori, on the Show, Don’t Tell Writing podcast. On the show, we cover my own experiences with my own novels, my writer’s guides, as well as tips and and advice for writers creating work in the time travel and historical fiction genres for Middle Grade and YA readers. Check out the link to the podcast... read more

Oct 27, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Copywriting for Business

I offer a number of writer services for business. The way in which you communicate with your customers is a vital component of your business and well written content can be the difference between success and failure. I have extensive experience in writing for a wide range of industries and market segments. I offer a variety of copywriting services including website content, blogs and newsletters, social... read more

Oct 24, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Realistic Settings and Making Your Story Believable

Any novelist, whether they’re writing for children or adults, must invent a completely imagined world and the creation of realistic settings is a key element in any story. Even the often highly fantastic universe created by fantasy or science fiction writers must always rest on extremely solid foundations. Just as the time travel methods in my novels had to seem to be plausible, the scientific facilities... read more