Category: General

• Sensitivity Reading & Manuscript Appraisal

  Hi hi, I’m officially (re)launching my manuscript appraisal and sensitivity reading for those of you who are querying literary agents and want a second pair of eyes on your query letters or materials, or those of you who are embarking on self publishing and want to do your due diligence in terms of sensitivity/authenticity reading.…

  Francesca

  1 December, 2024

  General

  ADHD sensitivity reading, authenticity reading UK, chronic fatigue syndrome authenticity reading, Francesca’s Words, manuscript appraisal, ME/CFS sensitivity reading, query letter appraisal, sensitivity reading chronic illness UK

• 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

• ‘Manifested’ in The Creative Zine Summer 2022

  Hi hi, My little horror story, Manifested, is in The Creative Zine issue three, Summer 2022. I loved writing it and I’m really enjoying reading the other submissions, so go check it out! Look after yourselves, Francesca

  Francesca

  12 August, 2022

  General

  'Manifested' by Francesca Astraea, The Creative Zine

• 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

• Social Media Workshops & Consultations for Southend-on-Sea, Open September & October 2018

  Hey hey. I’m back from my holidays and raring to go (ish) so I thought I’d reopen my social media marketing classes and consultations! I offer everything from one-on-one consultations to group workshops (with 3-4 people to keep it nice and relaxed). If you’re interested in learning some tricks of the trade to use Instagram,…

  francescaburke

  10 September, 2018

  General

  digital marketing workshop Southend-on-Sea, Facebook lessons Southend, Instagram lessons Southend-on-Sea, social media for business Essex, social media lessons London, social media management Southend, social media marketing, social media workshops southend

• New Rates Card for Social Media Marketing Workshops in Southend

  Hi everyone, I’ve redesigned my rates card, detailing my social media marketing consultations and workshops. I’ve added my social media account management rates on there too, so it’s all in one place. If you’re interested in a relaxed, no-gimmicks workshop or consultation in the Southend-on-Sea area, you can contact me at info@francescaburke.com. Have a lovely…

  francescaburke

  19 April, 2018

  General

  digital marketing, Essex, Essex business, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words, social media for business Essex, social media lessons London, social media management Southend, social media marketing, social media workshops southend, Southend business, Southend on Sea business, Southend-on-Sea

• Happy Christmas!

  Hi everyone, Before I slow down for Christmas, I just wanted to say thank you for all your support this year. 2017 has been interesting to say the least… seriously though I love that I’ve got back into writing and I love how well people have responded to my stories, blogs and new products. Thank…

  francescaburke

  23 December, 2017

  General

  Etsy gift cards, Etsy gifts, Etsy UK, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words