Tag Archives: non-fiction

Markets For Writers

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Many of you will have heard of The People’s Friend mgazine. Indeed, I know many of you have written short stories aimed at the magazine. Now, they’re very good at encouraging fiction writers and offering advice. But did you know … Continue reading →

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New Book Coming…

Posted on December 13, 2019 by

Having been a writer, tutor and editor for some years now, I thought it was about time I wrote a non-fiction book and shared some of the writing lessons I’ve learned. I love helping writers achieve their dreams in the … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

Ever thought about writing a true-life tale for one of the women’s weeklies? Many writers cringe when it’s suggested they consider writing a true-life feature for one of the women’s weeklies. Take a look at the cover of some of … Continue reading →

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Bite Size Writing Tips

Posted on August 5, 2019 by

Thinking about writing an article about a special anniversary date? Some anniversary pieces feature the same information again and again. If you can find a different angle and make a tired theme fresh, then your article is more likely to … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

Writing Magazine are holding a Creative Non-Fiction Competition. Here’s what they’re looking for: ‘A burgeoning genre, creative non-fiction uses all the storyteller’s tools to paint a picture of reality. Whether you choose to write an evocative article, a piece of … Continue reading →

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The A-Z Of Writing Ideas – D Is For…

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Happy New Year! I know lots of you have been back blogging for a while, but I took a little bit of a break over the festive period. I hope you all had a wonderful time with friends and family … Continue reading →

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The A-Z Of Writing Ideas – A Is For…

Posted on December 4, 2017 by

Here’s part one of my new writing series. Each week, I’ll be bringing you an idea – whether it’s a magazine to write for, a theme for a short story, the opening line of a poem… This week, my idea … Continue reading →

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