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Writing mentor – could you benefit from one?

Writing mentor

Writing can be a lonely and dispiriting business. Scribbling or typing away, disconnected from the outside world with no-one to talk to, is not the best remedy for helping us overcome any feelings of inadequacy so why not get yourself a writing mentor. If you

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How an everyday object can inspire you to write (or 101 uses for ….)

How an everyday object can inspire you to write

If you are a new or inexperienced writer and struggling to find something to write about, discover how an everyday object can inspire you to write. There are numerous books and websites (serious and not so serious) which suggest multiple

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How to preserve and present your stories

How to preserve and present your stories

If you have written a book or a series of short stories you are probably ready to start thinking about how to preserve and present your stories (for example, a traditional hardback or paperback, an eBook, a flip book or less expensive options such as a

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What’s stopping you writing – do any of these reasons sound familiar?

What's stopping you writing

If you are one of those people who is always claiming you want to write but never get around to it, then read on to find out just how rewarding and fulfilling writing can be. If you have tried before but

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Free writing – give it try if you are finding it hard to start writing

free writing

Even if you think you have a clear idea of what you want to write about do you sometimes find it really hard to get going? Well there is a remedy for this condition and it involves scribbling down absolutely

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Taking time out from writing – when is it a good idea?

Taking time out from writing

Whether it’s by choice or whether circumstances force you to take a break, taking time out from writing can sometimes be the best thing to do. If you have run out of ideas or inspiration eludes you or if you are

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How to get started as a writer with these 15 quick tips

How to get started as a writer

If you are still at the I want to write but don’t know how to start stage, then follow these quick tips on how to get started as a writer. Find a space where you can write This space might

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Create an outline before you start writing

Create an outline before you start writing

If you are a new or aspiring writer you may not even have thought about why you should create an outline before you start writing. So, let me explain the purpose of an outline and why it can be useful. An outline acts as a framework or

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Be more productive as a writer – start by getting organised

Be more productive as a writer

If you want to be more productive as a writer it helps to be organised. Because we all approach writing in different ways, how you go about getting organised is a very personal thing but here are some ideas which

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7 quick tips on how to kickstart your writing

7 quick tips on how to kickstart your writing

If you are struggling to get down to writing it may be because you don’t have a clear idea about a topic or theme so here are 7 quick tips on how to kickstart your writing. 1 Decide what you

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