A reminder for writers everywhere from writing guru Col Newton. Don't neglect your health. For more about Col, see my book Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Another great insight from #writing guru Col Newton. For more of Col's unique approach to writing see my book, Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Col's thoughts on research are perhaps a little controversial. But don't knock it till you've tried it. For more of Col's insights into the #writerslife see my book Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

For some reason, Col decided to change his voice filter. Anyhow, here are his thoughts on elevator pitches. For more of his unique writing insights, see my book Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Today's tip is to the point. For more about Col, read Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Your daily dose of Col Newton #writing wisdom. Except it's not necessarily daily and the wisdom of it is debatable. For more about Col, see my book Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

I think everyone’s been waiting for Col’s thoughts on this one. For more of Col’s insights, see my book Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Every writer has to learn how to deal with criticism. Col offers his thoughts. #writing #writers #tips For more about Col Newton, see my book Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

I hope to persuade Col to get back in front of the camera again soon. In the meantime, here's his tip for today. #writers

Managed to persuade Col to record his tips on video, though naturally he was keen to keep his identity secret.

"Where do you get your ideas from?" is a question all #writers get asked. Today Col answers it. Sort of...

Had a great chat with fellow author @timstretton.bsky.social for the Aspects of Crime podcast. Catch it on spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/2666...

Col's thoughts on the thorny issue of writers' earnings... For more about Col, read my book Cover Story www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Col Newton is real.

Col's thoughts on hope. #writing For more about Col, see my book Cover Story www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Col's second tip today, following a question from @legatwriter.bsky.social. Don't forget to check out my book Cover Story for more of Col's unique insights : amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

I think Col might have found the questions about collaboration a bit triggering. Thanks to bsky.app/profile/pdev... for this one. For more about Col, read my book Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Today's tip is in answer to @markpatricklynch.bsky.social who asked "Col, I have a great idea for a novel but no time to write it. If I share the idea with you and you write it, we can share the millions it will make 50/50. How does that sound?"

Today's #writing tip is in response to a question about foreshadowing. You can read more about Col Newton in my novel Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Col answers @legatwriter.bsky.social's question about elevator pitches. #Writers if you have a question for Col, let me know and I'll pass it on to him.

Today's tip was prompted by a question from author Fiona Forsyth: "What are your views on a Substack as a writing aid, Col?" Col would love to hear from other #writers, so let me know if you have a question for him. For more about Col, see my book, Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Col offers some advice on how to deal with reviews.

When it comes to #writinggroups, Col has a balanced view... To find out more about Col and his approach to writing, see my novel Cover Story www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

As #CharlesBaudelaire said: "The finest trick of the devil is to persuade you that he does not exist."

Finding it hard to focus on your #writing? Col can help. Find out more about Col in my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Col's back with another useful tip for #writers. Find out more about Col in my novel, Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Another priceless insight from Col. To find out more about Col Newton, see my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Writing guru Col Newton turns his attention to the important subject of craft for #writers. Wise words, as ever. Find out more about Col in my novel Cover Story www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Following up on a question from Eliza Graham, Col's thoughts on Post-it notes. Col hopes this helps #writers everywhere. For more about Col see my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Another thought-provoking #writingtip from the king of literary underachievement. Find out more about Col in my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

#Writers, what are your favourite #writingrituals? Share them in the comments and I'll pass them onto Col. For more about Col's unique approach to writing, see my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Col's all time best piece of writing advice. Find out the story behind Col's writing career in my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

I think Col forgot to put the actual tip in this one. He probably meant to say "Don't overthink it. Have fun." You can find out more about Col in my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Cover Story picks up a coveted Bronze Mole for "writer new to the genre" in Tim Shipman's best spy thrillers of 2025. His list of 35 top spy books is an amazing feat of reading and criticism. I'm honoured to be in there at number 10. spybrary.com/top-spy-book...

A number of people took issue with Col's advice yesterday. In Col's defence, I think he's just saying what works for him, not laying down the law for other writers. You can find out more about Col's approach to writing in my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

Should you edit as you go or just get it down no matter how rough? Writing guru Col Newton shares his thoughts. (For more of Col's insights, see my novel Cover Story.) www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

More sound advice from writing guru Col Newton. Read about Col's unique approach to writing in my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

More pearls of wisdom from the critically acclaimed but commercially disappointing author Col Newton. Find out more about Col in my novel Cover Story: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-... #writingadvice

Some more writerly advice from Col... To find out more about Col Newton and his writing practices, read my novel Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

More words of wisdom from the great Col Newton. You can find out more about Col's unique approach to #writing in my novel Cover Story, available here: www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

I've asked my good friend Col Newton to share some of his top writing tips. To find out more about Col and his writing methods, see my novel COVER STORY. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

2025 ended on a high note for me, with the release of my first ever contemporary spy novel, Cover Story. A big thank you to everyone who read it. I've been blown away by the response to the book. Happy New Year, y'all.

Big thank you to Paul Burke, editor of Aspects of Crime, for choosing Cover Story as one of his books of the year in the latest Aspects of Crime podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts... Apple: apple.co/4aUhn0a Podfollow: pod.fo/e/3692e3 Spotify: bit.ly/4ap8Pyq

Some very generous people have said some very nice things about my new novel, Cover Story. www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Story-...

I suspect more apricot jam is sold at this time of the year than any other.

Managed to find a match for that odd sock that had been hanging around in my drawer for weeks. This counts as a major victory.

I move my mouth and words come out. Listen to me being interviewed on the Spybrary Podcast: spybrary.com/r-n-morris-c... Or you can even watch it on YouTube!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQhW...

This, from @emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social's The Bruegel Boy, perfectly encapsulates how I feel reading her book...

Just realised the song "You're so Vain" is about every cat ever.

It's fair to say Mr Duns has read a lot of spy novels... link to buy www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G34WMXKY/