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Accents Clear and Still

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023
by Ben Jeapes

I could have titled this blog “A Case Study in Hubris by a Hack Writer”, but I will stick to my convictions, even though it means taking on a literary great. Here goes. I recently inherited a full set of... Read More

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From Football Pitch to Publishing Pitch

July 16, 2023October 6, 2023
by CherylRickman

Sitting on the sofa’s edge watching Chloe Kelly tap the ball into the net in the 110th minute of the UEFA Women's Euros Final 2022, I literally wept with pride for our own Pride of Lionesses. They were the first... Read More

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Writing a Book Proposal: Not for the Squeamish

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022
by Martin Toseland

I’ve been working with an adventurer for the past few months. The book, when it comes out, will be an account of his many expeditions every one of which has provoked observations about the nature of life-changing moments and... Read More

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Six-word-memoirs and the relevance of wordcount

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021
by CherylRickman

According to Shakespeare, "Brevity is the soul of wit," meaning more may be said using less language. Certainly a lot can be conveyed in few words. During the pandemic, The New York Times invited readers to send them six words... Read More

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Voicing Concerns

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021
by Martin Toseland

This post goes back to a day some time ago when I got on a train and went to a ‘meeting’. I know. I’ll give you a minute. It’s been a while. In case you still need help, a ‘meeting’... Read More