That’s the next travel listening sorted.

First draft finished. Now it’s time to go back to the beginning and fill in the gaps, plot holes, missing links, and details that make for a fully fledged manuscript. I’ll be honest, this story hasn’t come out of my brain easily but at least it’s finally out.

Looking for cover art recommendations. I’m getting no query interest so I’m going the self publish route. Can anyone recommend a fabtastic book cover artist who’s great at old school cartoon style characters: think Tom and Jerry meets Terry Pratchet book covers? Not interested in anime style.

Aaargh! Was mopping the floor at work and have just come up with an amazing idea for a YA Horror novel. Why does this happen when I can’t just sit down and get my ideas out on to ‘paper’? Can someone pop in and take over so I can go and write?

I managed to do some writing today. Despite the ‘help’ from my mini-editor, cuddle-demander and Chief Motivation Officer I managed just over 3k words. I also managed to sort out a major plot dead end so it’s safe to say I’m well chuffed.

I’m after book recommendations similar to Afraid by JA Konrath. Any good ones out there?

Hello new book cover. Sooo exciting. Please add this to your goodreads TBR list.

Grats to Neil Bailey, who signed another thriller/horror with RPP for his title, THE OTHER STORY. Look for it in 2027! @neilbailey.bsky.social

My debut novel is out next year. Please find me and it on Goodreads and add it to your list. And I’ve just started writing book 2 which is shaping up to be a doozy. #author #neilbailey #rpp #rowanprosepublishing #theawakening

Finally finished the odds and sods blanket. Lots of my late Nannie’s and my mums ends of yarn used up. I think I now need to start collecting other people’s odds and ends as I love this end result. #crochet

A nice early dog walk and litter pick. Good to see all this collected and recycled as much as possible but also sad that it was all thrown out of people’s cars. #keepbritaintidy

After a break over what was a difficult Christmas period I was reading back on my manuscript to see what I needed to do next. Halfway through one chapter I found my highly descriptive and helpful prompt for a missing scene. #author #writingcommunity #neilbailey

You buy a second-hand camera and find one photo on the memory card. It’s of you, asleep in your bed. What would you do? #whatwouldyoudowednesday #wwydw #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #neilbailey

Last four queries submitted of 2025. Fingers crossed it’s good news in 2026. #amquerying #author #horror #mg

You’re driving late at night when your sat-nav says: “Pick up passenger ahead.” What would you do? #whatwouldyoudowednesday #wwydw #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #neilbailey

New odds and sods blanket coming on well. Using up bags of left overs. #crochet #makedoandmend

You wake up in a hospital bed. Machines are beeping, lights are on, but there’s not a single person around. What would you do? #whatwouldyoudowednesday #wwydw #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #neilbailey

I’m soooooo excited.

So excited to be able to share the front cover of my environmental thriller coming in 2027 through @rowanprose . #theawakening is my debut novel and I can’t wait for you all to read it. #author #rowanprosepublishing #writingcommunity

Writers, share the final sentence of your current #wip first three chapters! 1. The sound echoed away down into the depths. 2. Then it’d be time for an early night. 3. “Find us.” #writingcommunity #writers #author

Your car radio crackles and a voice says your full name, then warns you not to go home tonight. What would you do? #whatwouldyoudowednesday #wwydw #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #neilbailey

My first ever photoshoot with Lara at @poppyproductionslimited getting headshots for my author photo. Great fun and was well looked after.

Overall 4 query rejections this week. Two for the kids novel and two for the metafictional horror. Last night I sent off another query for each. Rather than send off batches, I’ve decided to do a one in one out style. Let’s see how it goes. #amquerying #author #writingcommunity

As a writer, how many scammers have DMd you saying they’re a successful author and want to connect you with their agent? Probably a lot. Here are some thoughts to help you cope it all. www.neilbailey.net/post/dealing... #WritingCommunity #author #neilbailey

Thought I’d share some ideas about how to deal with too many novel ideas. #WritingCommunity #neilbailey www.neilbailey.net/post/ideas-f...

You’re walking in the woods when a phone starts ringing from inside a hollow tree. What would you do? #whatwouldyoudowednesday #wwydw #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #neilbailey

Latest blog post. Tips on how to cope with query rejections #writingcommunity #rejection www.neilbailey.net/post/how-to-...

It’s time for #wwydw what would you do Wednesday? You look in the mirror and your reflection smiles before you do. What would you do? #writingcommunity #horrorcommunity #neilbailey

First full scarf finished. Now to carry on with some more granny squares. Then who knows what’s next.

My two current #wip works in progress. I really need to decide and concentrate on one for a while. Hmmm which will it be? #writersofinstagram #author #neilbailey

Just finished the first full draft of my latest metafictional horror novel. I’d say it’s a doozy but then I’d be biased of course. Lots of polishing ahead. #horror #horrorcommunity #horrorwriters #writingcommunity #neilbailey #author

Latest blog post. Ten tips for sorting a messy and plot. #WritingCommunity #author #neilbailey www.neilbailey.net/post/ten-tip...

Alright #HorrorCommunity I need recommendations. I’ve never been scared by a book. I need something that’s an absolute page turner. Let me have it. #WritingCommunity

Quick blog post on why I simply use Word to type my books. #writingcommunity #author #neilbailey www.neilbailey.net/post/why-i-w...

Put away the fanfare. I just wrote my way out of a plot hole, yay, by writing myself into a plot hole, boo. This writing lark is a rollercoaster. #writingcommunity

Another good writing session today. Just topped 36k words and a lot more to come. #author #HorrorCommunity #writingcommunity #neilbailey

Second solo granny square with a colour change. Proud of that. #crochet #crochetbeginner #alwayslearning

Just ordered this. I’ve heard good things. I’m hoping it helps me understand me a bit better. #AutismAwareness

Ever felt alone? A #poem www.neilbailey.net/post/alone #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #neilbailey

A poem about rubble. See things differently. #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity www.neilbailey.net/post/rubble-...

Do any of you authors/ writers listen to book related podcasts? If not, why not? I was thinking about starting one and chatting to all you amazing indie writers in particular about why you write, what you write, your top tips and what you are reading.

Big day of volunteering. Huge willow fell across the fence. So two of us spent the day clearing, and all with hand tools. Now officially shattered. Good day though. Before and after shots. #volunteer #conservation

A productive day. A smidge over 7000 words written. And yes, if I do say so myself, I spin a good yarn. Haha #WritingCommmunity #author

My first ever solo granny square. Proud of that. #crochet #beginnercrochet

New #wip started today. Along with all my others…ahem. 2000 words done already. Feels like it will develop in to something really unsettling. And yes that’s a good thing. #author #writingcommunity #HorrorCommunity

One for the #writingcommunity out there. Haha

Remembering the feeling of kicking through leaves. www.neilbailey.net/post/crunch-... #poem #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

First go solo after today’s workshop. Got the first row a bit tight but enjoying the triple stitch and first attempt at changing colour. It’s going to be a very wide and likely random scarf. lol. #crochet #beginner #alwayslearning

Great short beginners workshop. My little patch with single, double and treble stitches. Good fun. Tiring though.

Off for a beginners crochet workshop this afternoon with at local Hobbycraft. #alwayslearning