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Editing tips from Raymond Carver
There are at least two versions of Raymond Carver’s collection What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. This gives us a unique opportunity to compare… Read more
Writers of all genres and styles can learn a great deal from reading the works of one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Read more
You've written your book. You've sent proofs back and received copies of the finished product. Where to next? Read tips for how to distribute self-published books below: Read more
Wikipedia aka ‘Big Brother’ tells us that copyright is a legal concept, giving the creator of an original work, exclusive rights to it. It could be images,… Read more
The writing of sex scenes has been turned on its head by the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy written by E.L. James. The sex in her books… Read more
Knowing how to write a book proposal or pitch is crucial for hooking publishers' interest. The tips below will help you craft a better proposal: Read more
One of the best ways to get recognised as a writer is to enter a writing competition. Of course you are not guaranteed to win, but if… Read more