Matthew Sylvester
Writing
Shadow Company is born
I now have two stories in progress. One is an adaptation of fan fiction that I wrote for a game that I’m absolutely engrossed in. The other was based around terrorist attacks in Asia, and my work-based visit to Kolkata. Kolkata Heat will be the first one to be released and I am I considering … Continue reading
The art of the novella
‘Novels are the thing.’ Said the editor. ‘But I like to write shorter stories, less fluff, more action. More bosh for your dosh.’ Whined the author. ‘Novels are the thing.’ The editor huffed. And so the debate raged well into the night. Whisky was drunk and logs were burnt. In the end they parted ways … Continue reading
What an AMAZING month!
Technically it’s five weeks, but I can’t be arsed to quibble when it comes to an eye-catching headline. No doubt my legions of readers have noticed that this blog has been quiet for a little while and those that are friends with me on social media might have noticed a few dips in the usual … Continue reading
A novella is on its way
Well, of course one is. Somewhere around the world. But this time I’m referring to a novella written by myself and based on the disease I invented for my article How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse in the United Kingdom. Hey, it’s only been four years since I wrote that! Featuring Shadow Company, a group of … Continue reading
Traditionally published authors are missing out on cash!
As a self-pubber and now a publisher of other people’s work, I’ve been an affiliate of Amazon for years. Even before I was a self-pubber I was running a website called Practical Martial Arts, which I first put up in 1996 (providing the inspiration for pretty much every other martial art that uses practical in … Continue reading
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