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Your Friends Aren’t Going to Read Your Book (And That’s Okay)

Your friends probably won’t read your book – and here’s why that’s not the betrayal it feels like. As a writer, it breaks my heart that strangers are more likely to support a small time indie writer than friends or family. However, I’m going to tell you why. So, you did something awesome. Perhaps wrote a book. What’s the harm in your friends saying, “Nice one Beth,” then actually buying …

SINGLE, AND JOYFUL

SINGLE, AND JOYFUL: A poem from my upcoming spring collection. | By Amy Roullier. Hi, if you’ve not visited my website before, I’m Amy. An indie writer, poet, and content creator based in Lincolnshire, UK. I’ve been writing since my teenage years, although it wasn’t until 2021 that I truly rediscovered my voice through an online blog that challenged the outdated narratives around singlehood. (Now my Substack, Independently Yours, a …

Why I Keep Writing (Even When It Doesn’t Always Love Me Back)

Why I Keep Writing (Even When It Doesn’t Always Love Me Back) | By Amy Roullier. Last week was a whirlwind away from home, my partner, the dogs, and any chance to write. I’m so grateful to love my day job, but when I go too long without writing, a quiet melancholy starts to creep in. So here I am on a Sunday evening, curled up on the sofa with …