1. Don’t stress about style or content on your first draft, just start writing it will never be perfect but…
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Start Write: Pitch Perfect
So you’ve got a great idea that really sets you alight and you’ve written and edited and then edited some…
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Eavesdrop says our Short-story comp joint winner. I listen to peoples’ conversations. I ferry my children around to various activities…
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Sharon Lewis recently signed a “substantial” two-book deal for her novel, Don’t Stand So Close. She reflects on what took…
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I do most of my writing away from the keyboard. That part’s just typing. I need to ponder, to dream,…
Learn MoreStart Write: how meditation can help your writing.
Meditation: A great way to boost your supply of ideas and writing stamina Meditation has many benefits that are particularly…
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When an agent or a publisher looks at your novel or book proposal, what they’re really thinking is, what has…
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Top things to avoid saying or doing when pitching: •I’ve been writing since I was four years old • Take…
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When you’re writing a novel with a cast of characters it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of who’s…
Learn MoreSeeking submissions for Tube-Flash project
Tube-Flash is an exciting new project launched by The Casket of Fictional Delights giving writers the opportunity to showcase their…
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