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How to Find Beta Readers

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How to Find Beta Readers

Kirk McElhearn / 29 NOV 2023

When you've finished the draft of your book, it can be helpful to find some beta readers to get constructive criticism on your manuscript.

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How to Find a Literary Agent

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How to Find a Literary Agent

Kirk McElhearn / 22 NOV 2023

When you've finished writing a book, it's time to get published. Here's how to find a literary agent for your book.

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5 Ways Flash Fiction Can Help You Overcome Writer's Block

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5 Ways Flash Fiction Can Help You Overcome Writer's Block

Sophie Campbell / 17 NOV 2023

When writer’s block tightens its grip and threatens to derail your writing project, here’s how to outsmart it.

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How to Create a Cover for Your Self-Published Book

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How to Create a Cover for Your Self-Published Book

Kirk McElhearn / 15 NOV 2023

People really do judge books by their covers. It's important that your book cover gives readers an idea of what it's about, and that it looks professional.

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Story Structure: A Guide to the Basics

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Story Structure: A Guide to the Basics

Gabriel Gaynor-Guthrie / 14 NOV 2023

There are several ways of analysing story structure by dividing it into acts, each containing key elements that drive the plot.

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Navigating the Publishing Process: Traditional vs. Self-Publishing

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Navigating the Publishing Process: Traditional vs. Self-Publishing

Kirk McElhearn / 8 NOV 2023

When you want to publish a book, which option is better? Traditional or self-publishing?

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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 32: John Wyver, Television Historian and Film Producer

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Write Now with Scrivener, Episode no. 32: John Wyver, Television Historian and Film Producer

Kirk McElhearn / 1 NOV 2023

John Wyver writes about the history of television in the United Kingdom, produces films about the arts and performance, and is a Professor of the Arts on Screen.

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Something New: Beta Testers Needed

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Something New: Beta Testers Needed

KB / 25 OCT 2023

Before the end of 2024, we’ll be launching a new writing app on macOS, Windows and iOS. We’re now putting the call out for beta testers. Read on if you’d like to learn more and participate.

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Point of View in Fiction: First Person, Second Person, and Third Person

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Point of View in Fiction: First Person, Second Person, and Third Person

Kirk McElhearn / 25 OCT 2023

The choice of point of view when writing fiction has an important effect on how a story is told.

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Three Winning Strategies for NaNoWriMo

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Three Winning Strategies for NaNoWriMo

Sophie Campbell / 23 OCT 2023

Are you ready to start and finish a novel in November? If so, we have some tips on easing your way to a win.

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