Category: Francesca’s Actual Words

• New Guide to the No. 1 Readers’ Club on Patreon

  Hello readers, I’ve added a guide to my blog that runs through how the No. 1 Readers’ Club on Patreon works. It’s divided into billing/logistics and rewards. You can read the guide here (and if you read until the end you’ll find a link to get a free month of membership on me…). Enjoy and…

  Francesca

  13 April, 2025

  Francesca’s Actual Words, Patreon

  exclusive short stories, Francesca Astraea, Francesca’s Words, how does Patreon work, how Patreon works, how to run a Patreon page, letters, snail mail, the No. 1 Readers’ Club on Patreon, what is Patreon, why use Patreon

• Starting (continuing officially?) a street team!

  Hello lovely readers, I’ve been mulling over how best to approach the beast that is being self published and the eternal struggle of my work reaching people who haven’t heard of it but might like it. I remember the days of street teams, when fans of books or bands would literally go outside and hand…

  Francesca

  21 July, 2023

  Francesca’s Actual Words, General, Patreon, Writing

  Francesca Astraea, Francesca’s Words, indie author, indie creator, Patreon creator, Patreon writer, self published author, street team, YA author

• Standard Reminder I Have Things You Can Gift This Holidaytimes

  Hello! As we are nearing COMMERCIAL HEAVEN WINTER TIMES aka mid-December, I thought I’d share a few places you can pick up my work, if you are in the market for gifts this COMMERCIAL HOLIDAY OF YOUR CHOICE. (If you aren’t and you hate everything, um, here’s a website I run that helps you find…

  Francesca

  25 November, 2022

  Francesca’s Actual Words

  Alternative stationery, feminist stationery, Francesca Astraea, Francesca’s Words, Greek mythology stationery, Redbubble Greek mythology stationery, The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes, YA fairy tale, YA fantasy ebook, YA fantasy novel, YA fantasy Waterstones

• Closing Stationery Shops on 1st September

  Hello! I will be closing my stationery shops (Folksy and Etsy) on 1st September, with 31st August as my last mailing day. My workload is increasing and I thought it best to stop spinning at least one plate before it breaks. There is 20% off most items in both stores! The prices are the same…

  francescaburke

  28 June, 2021

  Francesca’s Actual Words, Products, Sale, Shop News

  closing Etsy shop, closing Folksy shop, Etsy, Etsy UK, feminist accessories, feminist stationery, Francesca’s Words, Greek mythology gift, Greek mythology stationery, Just a Card

• Newsletter Reminder

  Hi everyone, Just a reminder that I run a monthly (ish) newsletter. I’m using social media less and less, so it’s a great way for me to have a chat with readers and shop customers, share my blog posts and announce updates or new releases. You can join the newsletter using this link. You’ll have…

  francescaburke

  31 May, 2021

  Francesca’s Actual Words, General

  Francesca’s Words, newsletter, stationery and accessories

• Francesca’s Words on Ko-Fi

  Hi everyone, I’ve opened a Ko-Fi page, as I’m aware that lots of you enjoy my stories and would love to support them, but don’t want to commit to becoming a regular patron (which I fully understand). Ko-Fi works as a one-off thing, with each payment pre-set at £3, so you’re literally buying me a…

  francescaburke

  10 July, 2020

  Francesca’s Actual Words

  Francesca Burke on Ko-Fi, Francesca Burke on Patreon, Francesca’s Words, Ko-Fi for writers, The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes, writers on Ko-fi

• Commissions Open (May-August 2020)

  Hello lovelies, I’m excited to finally have an organised and commissions sheet! Not going to lie, it’s a little bit because I need to fill eleven more slots in the Major Arcana series… Here’s what I’m offering: Flash Fiction/Vignette/Article/Letter (I’ll write any medium, really.) Up to 800 words approx.: £30 Up to 1500 words approx.:…

  francescaburke

  26 May, 2020

  commissions, Francesca’s Actual Words

  commissions open, flash fiction, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words, Major Arcana series, Patreon commissions, short stories, The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes, writers on Patreon

• International Shipping Reinstated on Folksy Plus Updated Shipping Times

  Hello friends, Good news! I’ve reinstated international postage in my Folksy shop, and reduced the shipping times to 7 days. I’m still aiming to post orders within 3 working days, I want to minimise my trips to the post office (and minimise my stress levels a bit as well). I still have my Etsy shop…

  francescaburke

  13 May, 2020

  Francesca’s Actual Words, Shop News

  feminist stationery, Folksy seller, Folksy shop, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words, Greek mythology stationery, Norse mythology stationery

• Community/Social Project Research Questionnaire

  Hi everyone, I’ve been kicking around an idea for a community/social project website and I’m doing as much research as I can. If you have three to five minutes and have experienced moderate to strong anger, hopelessness and/or frustration when consuming the news lately, I would appreciate your input. It is completely anonymous. Thank you!…

  francescaburke

  21 September, 2019

  Francesca’s Actual Words

  community project research, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words, social enterprise research

• Autumn 2018 Market Research Survey

  Hi hi! I’m doing a spot of market research into people’s online shopping habits. If you have 2 minutes and don’t mind answering 10 tick box questions, please click here immediately! You’d be doing me a huge favour and helping me shape Francesca’s Words going forward. The survey is completely anonymous and I reckon it’s…

  francescaburke

  24 September, 2018

  Francesca’s Actual Words

  Francesca’s Words, market research, online shopping