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How to start writing a novel

Had a book idea that’s been waiting patiently at the back of your mind? Get started on it this year.

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What are editors looking for?

What does an editor do? Before delving into what editors are looking for in new books – what is an editor, and what do they do?  An editor’s role is very similar in a way to that of a project manager, as they oversee all parts of the book’s life cycle. From reading the manuscript […]

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Getting Published

The process of getting your first book published can often seem daunting. Even if you’ve completed the huge challenge of finishing your manuscript, it may feel difficult to know where to go next, or how to understand all the different components of the publishing process. Here, we’ve created a hub of information on everything around […]

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