Welcome to the first post for Words On Writing

What’s that?

I’m not quite sure.

I’m hoping it might evolve into something readable…followable…enjoyable…informative…amusing. One of those. Maybe all of those. Or possibly something entirely different.

Let me explain.

I recently watched a YouTube video that recommends writers to use social media to promote their writing. I confess I watched with only one eye and half an ear because, well, basically, I’m not bothered about selling. I don’t want to make my fortune (which is just as well since very few writers do); I don’t want to be a best-selling author. But I do want people to read what I write. And to be read, I have to be noticed. So that still comes down to promoting my work.

Over the next few days, my subconscious, all unbeknownst to my conscious mind, was cogitating on this ‘use of social media as a medium for book promotion’. And it came up with this:

I have a Twitter/X account. In fact, I have two. I’ve two of everything, I have a Gemini Sun. Yes, I do use Twitter/X to promote my books, and most of my paltry sales do come from there. But unless you pay for the premium version of Twitter/X, or you’re a dab hand at AI video production, the scope on Twitter/X is…let’s say restricted. There’s a limit to how much you can say, and in how many words.

However, I can link my WordPress posts to my Twitter/X accounts. Which is one way to overcome that wordcount problem.

Are you beginning to see where I’m going with this?

So, I thought, if I post writing-related articles on WordPress, they’ll also appear on Twitter/X.

The main problem with that is I’ve nothing new to promote. YET.

Therefore, this is what might be termed as foundational or experimental. All those kinds of words.

I’m thinking initially my focus could be ‘writing issues’. Those from my writing journey, past and present, and maybe those raised by the various YouTube videos I watch. I’m also thinking we could initiate our own discussions about writing, here on WordPress.

I shall certainly use Words On Writing to provide updates on my wip/s. And in that respect, I can make a start on that now.

Much as I want to take Seed Fall to the next level – and I thank everyone who read the first draft, especially those who left a comment – I must complete my current project first.

Which is?

The revised edition of Alsalda Bear which I published on Amazon in 2023 and have since removed from sale.

Why removed?

I’ve removed several of my books.

During the early months of 2025 I returned to my published books to read each one anew. With critical eyes.

The five books of Spinner’s Game (Spinner’s Child, Lake Of Dreams, The Pole That Threads, Lady of First Making, and The Spinner’s Sin) passed inspection. Yay! Hip-hip.

As also did Roots of Rookeri (I love that story!)

Learning to Fly I withdrew due to a potential copyright problem (naughty, naughty me, I’d included lyrics, and it only takes a few words to call down the might of the music industry upon you) Also, during the 2025 read I realised I’d been rather heavy on historical data, totally unneeded. A few minor alterations will set that right.

Hare and Adder and King’s Wife failed, miserably, to impress me. Will I rewrite them? Probably not.

And the last in the series, Alsalda Bear.

I love Alsalda Bear. So much so that I’m determined to amend and polish and get it right. No matter how much work it’ll take. At 180,000 words, it’s not a job quickly done. I’ve also changed the title to Saramequai. Those who were involved in the beta read will understand why.

Ok, that’s all for now.

Thank you for reading. I hope I’ve lassoed your curiosity enough that you’ll return. If you’ve any suggestions on how to move this forward, please drop your comments below (I mightn’t be sharp off the mark but usually I respond within the week).

Until next week, bye-see-bye.