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The writer’s rollercoaster

Following on from yesterday’s post, that seemed to get people talking, a post from the archives… I recently came into contact with a writer. Nothing unusual about that around here, but this wasn’t through blogging or any of the usual … Continue reading

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Seeing the errors?

The book stuffed with bookmarks on my bedside table is a really good one. Written by a highly respected, world-renowned author in his field who, disillusioned with mainstream publishers, has decided to go down the self-publishing route. Reading this book … Continue reading

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How To Be An Expert Typo Hunter ~ K. M. Allan

Reblogged from K. M. Allan: You’ve got to be a lot of things when you’re a writer. Not only do you need to craft characters and worlds from nothing, bring together a cohesive story, and take hundreds of random words … Continue reading

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No Rules by Graeme Cumming

Reblogged from Graeme Cumming, the first in a four part look at the experience of self-publishing from the author of Raven’s Gathering Parts Two, Three and Four can be found by clicking on the highlighted links. Sarah Brentyn at Lemon … Continue reading

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16 Reasons to Read your Words Aloud. | Myths of the Mirror

Reblogged from D. Wallace Peach at Myths of the Mirror pixabay free image – ClkerFreeVectorImages Most writers have learned the importance of reading their words aloud. It’s advice I heeded early on and am happy to pass along. Writing works … Continue reading

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