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The Life and Works of a Literary Scout

Sophie Clarke

8th July 2021

Edited

11th August 2022

In this abridged version of her article for the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2022, Sophie Clarke describes what a literary scout’s...

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Small But Mighty: A Closer Look at Small Press Publishing

Farhana Shaikh

22nd April 2021

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22nd April 2021

I’ve been at the helm of Dahlia Books, a tiny press run from the corner of my kitchen for more than a decade. Resources – as elsewhere in the...

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W&A Bursary Opportunity| How to Apply for Manuscript Submission Masterclass

Clare ADMIN

31st March 2021

Edited

6th April 2021

We have five free places for underrepresented writers to take part in our Manuscript Submission Masterclass: Fiction event.

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How To Write A Good Synopsis

William Ryan

27th December 2020

Edited

24th January 2022

William Ryan provides tips on how to write a good synopsis (with a little help from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice). For lots more free advice on...

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The Indie Author Guide to Audiobooks - Casimir Stone

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The Indie Author Guide to Audiobooks

Casimir Stone

27th December 2020

If you're an indie author looking to find out a bit more about turning your novel into an audiobook, this is the guide for you. For more articles on...

How to Hook an Agent by James Rennoldson

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What Type Of Book Have I Written?

James Rennoldson

27th December 2020

Edited

25th January 2021

'What type of book have I written?' isn't a question as uncommon among writers as one might expect, particularly as the process of submitting to...

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