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"Yes, the ending was as I planned it." Stephen Poliakoff explained the writing process behind his new thriller, Glorious 39, at his recent Waterstone's signing.
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"One of the most satisfying things about blogging is the immediacy. You think it up, type it out on your keyboard and then publish."
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Getting started
For a resource that is bursting with advice, listings, interviews and tips for writers and artists, this website is surprisingly easy to find your way around. But if you do find it a little daunting at first, don’t worry – once you start exploring the site, it’ll only take you a few minutes to work out where everything is kept.
But if you want a head start, we’ve put together these pointers just for you.
If you want to…
- Buy the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook: visit our online shop
- Search our listings of media contacts: try a quick search or an advanced search
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- Contact other users: once you’re logged in, search the profiles – many will have a Contact Me box
- Explore useful ideas and resources: we have lots in our Writers’ Zone and our Artists’ Zone
- Read about how artists, writers and experts found success: try our insider interviews
- Enter our short story competition: read the full details
- Read our blog: it’s here with insider insights for you to enjoy
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Buy the 2010 Yearbook
The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is available at a discounted price from our online bookshop. Get all the info, contacts and advice you could need.On camera: Jon McGregor
"Being longlisted for the Booker Prize changed everything - it was the launchpad for my writing career." Click to view our video with novelist Jon McGregor »
On camera: Justin Cartwright
"Just write... If you're any good you may not know it, but certainly someone else will." Click to view our video with novelist Justin Cartwright »
On camera: Julie Myerson
The novelist and journalist Julie Myerson on how she got that all-important first publishing deal. Click here to view our video exclusive »