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Beta readers are one of the most valuable resources in any writer’s arsenal, and here's why.

Let 2021 be the year you get your writing out there. Here are 21 writing competitions to enter.

Everyone has an opinion on the *right* way to start a story. Here, I look at the layers behind all that... advice.

Writing a synopsis is daunting, so here are some tips on what to include and how to format correctly.

In an industry where authors earn so little, it can be tricky to decide whether paying for a copy-editor is worthwhile. So... is it?

You've picked out your agents, now you need to write your query letter. Here are some dos and don'ts.

I’ve heard a lot of myths about working with editors, so I'm here to debunk a few of them. Buckle up!

As part of a new series on this blog, I’m going to be talking with various authors, and first up is Bex Hogan, author of Viper and Venom.