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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...
Writing for children
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The term ‘reluctant readers’ is used for ease, although they are not always reluctant per se: some children have conditions that make the act of...
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Debut author Struan Murray shares his top tips on creative world building...
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1. Could you tell us a little bit about your path to publication? Take us through your journey – from the itch of writing, the seed of an idea...