05/01/2026
The podcast is back, and we're talking about our latest writing and music projects.
Writing Projects for 2026
What we're working on and have planned for this year
22/12/2025
https://nowriteway.substack.com/p/reading-highlights-of-2025
I’ve just reached my goal of reading 50 books this year. Don’t worry. I’m not going to talk about all 50 of those books here, just a handful of them.
Reading Highlights of 2025
The good, the bad and the disappointing
01/12/2025
https://nowriteway.substack.com/p/my-writing-highs-of-2025
Looking back at my writing during 2025. I know it's a little early, but I'll get distracted by other things.
My Writing Highs of 2025
2025 continued to be quiet with my copywriting/freelance writing work. But there were some high points.
10/11/2025
https://open.substack.com/pub/nowriteway/p/a-christmas-gift-guide-to-my-books?r=2rr7y&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
An updated list of some of my books for anyone who wants to give a Christmas gift to someone they love (or hate) this year.
A Christmas Gift Guide to My Books
Sorry for using the C-word and the shameless self-promotion. An updated list of my books.
23/10/2025
https://ko-fi.com/s/ba9fb97797
How to Upload Your Book on Amazon/KDP - AmandaSteelWriter's Ko-fi Shop
A quick and easy to follow video for anyone who wants to upload their book to KDP/Amazon.
21/10/2025
https://nowriteway.substack.com/p/no-write-way-and-spoken-label-crossover
The Writing Way crosses over with Spoken Label. Andy N (Spoken Label) and Amanda Nicholson (The Writing Way) interview each other about their new books and are joined by Courtney Ward, who answers questions about her forthcoming poetry collection.
20/10/2025
An extract of Beneath the Manchester Lights (written under the pen name of Alicia Nicholls
A second chance romance novellaWhen Stacey returns to Manchester 15 years after Danny cheated on her, she knows there’s a chance she might run into him. The ...
15/10/2025
On Ko-fi, I'm sharing some of my successful pitches. So, if you're interested in writing and getting paid for articles, and want to see what a successful pitch looks like, now you can.
Examples of my successful pitches - AmandaSteelWriter's Ko-fi Shop
If you want to improve your pitches, or just want to see what a successful pitch looks like, here are some of mine that led to paid articles with Happ...
07/10/2025
New video on my Ko-fi page (for just £2) to help writers self-edit their manuscripts.
How to Self Edit Your Manuscript - AmandaSteelWriter's Ko-fi Shop
Editing your manuscript can be costly. The tips in this video won't replace what a professional editor can do, but they will reduce errors and improve...
06/10/2025
Avoid getting ripped off as a writer or for other creative work.
Amanda and Andy talk about their experiences of people attempting to rip them off for their creative work.
The conversation also sways off-topic to include a short rant about AI, which is always fun!
Avoid getting ripped off as a writer or for other creative work
And going slightly off topic to rant about AI