I’ve heard it said that there are two views of the world. For some, this is a world with a limited number of resources, and so people ought to always be in competition with one another. Others see a world of limitless possibilities, and so they reach out to others in cooperation and collaboration. Which …
Happy New Year, beloved reader! Whether you’re hoping 2017 will be an antidote to an awful 2016, or last year was great for you and you’re ready for more, you’ve probably considered making some resolutions that’ll apply over the next twelve months. Well, I can’t drive you to the gym, or make this the year …
November is National Novel Writing Month, a not-quite-celebration, not-quite-competition all about helping authors write the first draft of their novel in thirty days or less. Generally known by the abbreviated NaNoWriMo, the practice is incredibly popular and has quickly outgrown its original title to become an international phenomenon. Despite this, a lot of authors miss …
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Recently I gave a resounding ‘yes’ to the question ‘should I enter a writing competition?’ It’s a fantastic way to hone your craft with result-orientated work, and a great way to get your name out to prospective agents, publishers and readers. With that in mind it seems only fair to also answer the question ‘which …
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