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What is a book coach and do I need to hire one?
Learn about the benefits of working with a book coach and how it can take your writing to another level. What is coaching? Coaching, in...

Becky Grace
Feb 20, 20235 min read
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5 of the Best Writing Craft Books
There are countless books available on the craft of writing. So many, in fact, that it can be hard to distinguish those that stand out...

Becky Grace
Feb 7, 20238 min read
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2-minute reads: What is a style sheet?
Your research into editing may have turned up references to something called a style sheet. This 2-minute read will tell you all you need...

Becky Grace
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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2-minute reads: My first draft is awful – should I just give up?
No! Don't give up. Ask any writer and they will agree: the first draft is always rubbish. In the words of Terry Pratchett, 'the first...

Becky Grace
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Spotlight on... Kate Foster, author of PAWS
PAWS was chosen as our book of the month for August so we couldn't wait to catch up with Kate Foster to talk all things dogs and writing....

Becky Grace
Nov 1, 20225 min read
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Who are you writing for? Know your children's fiction audience
Here we explore the importance of knowing who you're writing for and how understanding your audience will influence your story. Writers...

Becky Grace
Oct 12, 20227 min read
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Walliams’ Space Boy lands just in time for World Space Week
Go back to the Space Race with No.1 bestselling author David Walliams for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action,...

Jess Stockwell
Oct 7, 20224 min read
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Why Hire an Editor?
We explore when and why you might hire an editor to help with your manuscript. Handing over your manuscript to an editor can be a very...

Becky Grace
Jun 3, 20224 min read
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10 trusted tips to help you perfect your story's world
Whether you're writing sci-fi or fantasy, history or adventure, you will need to create a world that is believable, immersive and...

Becky Grace
May 9, 20229 min read
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Middle Grade vs. YA: What's the Difference?
As a writer for any age group, it is important to know your audience, and this is perhaps even more important for writers of children’s...

Becky Grace
Apr 25, 20225 min read
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Beat writer's block with these top 10 tips
Don't let the dreaded block stop your creative flow. Try these practical and useful ideas to get the words flowing again. You know that...

Becky Grace
Mar 28, 20228 min read
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6 tips to boost your writing by reading
6 simple tips to prove that losing yourself in a good book can help you become a better writer. The value of reading For some of us,...

Becky Grace
Mar 14, 20227 min read
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