About the author

Scott Bury can't stay in one category.

After a 20-year career in journalism, he turned to writing fiction. "Sam, the Strawb Part," a children's story, came out in 2011, with all the proceeds going to an autism charity. Next was a paranormal short story for grown-ups, "Dark Clouds."

The Bones of the Earth, a historical fantasy, came out in 2012. It was followed in 2013 with One Shade of Red, an erotic romance.

The Eastern Front trilogy tells the true story of Maurice Bury, a Canadian drafted into the USSR’s Red Army to face the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Army of Worn Soles, the first volume, was published in 2014, followed by Under the Nazi Heel in 2016 and Walking Out of War in 2017.

Scott Bury was invited to write for three Kindle Worlds by bestsellers Russell Blake, Toby Neal and Emily Kimelman. From 2015 to 2017, he published six novellas and a novel. He has since revised and republished one, Torn Roots: A Hawaiian Storm, and is working to revise the rest.

In between writing books and blog posts, Scott helped found an author's cooperative publishing venture, Independent Authors International. He is also President of an authors' professional association, BestSelling Reads.

He lives in Ottawa with his two mighty sons, two pesky cats and a very understanding wife.

You can find more about Scott Bury, and contact him through his website, http://scottburyauthor.com, his blog, Written Words, and on Twitter @ScottTheWriter.

You can also find his books at https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Scott-Bury/author/B007Z4BXGY.

Lesson Summary

Scott Bury, a Canadian author based in Ottawa, delves into his writing journey, spanning diverse genres and collaborations while shedding light on the intricacies of self-publishing versus traditional publishing:

• Scott shares experiences from research trips to Hawaii for his book 'Torn Roots'.
• He engages in author communities like Independent Authors International and BestSelling Reads.
• Bury's writing projects vary from children's stories to historical fantasies.
• Starting with a children's story inspired by his son, he later published "Bones of the Year," aimed at avoiding common fantasy tropes.
• Emphasizing meticulous research for historical fiction, he stresses accuracy for reader credibility.
• Scott Bury's background in journalism aids in meeting deadlines and navigating editing processes.
• Collaborative work with authors like Toby Neal provided valuable learning experiences.
• Bury talks about his podcast, 'Beyond Barbarossa', and his exploration of genres ranging from thrillers to erotic fantasy.
• While valuing outlines, he remains open to creative surprises during the writing process.
• Recognizing the pivotal role of trusted editors in refining his work.