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How to develop your writer's skill set
What skill set do you need as a writer? Based on advice from other writers, this post highlights the skills that can aid your development
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Writing Competitions 2025
A list of writing competitions with deadlines in 2025, managed by British organisations. Your chance to get recognised as a writer!
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ComicCons and Speculative Fiction Festivals 2025
A guide to ComicCons and other book festivals for lovers of fantasy, science fiction and horror fiction in 2025.
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21 Independent Digital Publishers
The traditional publishing route can take 2 years to get your book on shelves. Here are 21 digital firms offering something different!
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#BookBloggers Catalogue
A catalogue of #bookbloggers - those wonderful people who read, review and recommend books for others to enjoy. An author's lifeblood.
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Self-publishing - the statistics
#Selfpublishing is an increasing option for writers. 264% in 5 years! So what are the statistics for #indieauthors? Here's some data to help
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Intellectual Property and the Writer
An author's Intellectual Property (IP) is a highly valuable asset. Don't overlook its value when signing a publishing contract! Some advice.
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Why Self-Publish? The facts.
The traditional publishing world is dying. Before spending more time on submissions, read why #selfpublishing is the future.
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Meet the Independents: Dixon Reuel
#indieauthors from the fantasy genre tell us why they #selfpublish. Dixon Reuel tells us what it's like as an independent in publishing.
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