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17th December 2020
The topic for this week is both really, really big and really, really simple. It’s daunting to try to give advice to such a vast and talented...
Developing your craft
You've been writing for a while and nearly have a full draft of a manuscript, or a collection of finished shorter pieces of work, under your belt.
Blog
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17th December 2020
It’s a good feeling while it lasts.
Because the truth is – and all writers know this, really – first drafts are always a bit rubbish....
Blog
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17th December 2020
Judged by Alysoun Owen, our editor at the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook, the standard of entries this year was very high. You’ve had us...
Blog
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8th December 2020
With over 1,500 entries of an extremely high standard, this year’s short story competition has been our most hotly contested yet. Thank you to...
Article
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24th January 2021
Emma Blackburn, editorial director for picture books at Bloomsbury Publishing, gives her top tips for getting started on your picture books.
Article
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24th January 2021
Debi Gliori, author of What's the Time, Mr Wolf? talks to us about her illustration style, what inspires her and what advice she has for aspiring...