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The Quality of Writing

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Well, where do I start? I’m Erin, an editorial intern at Busybird Publishing and I’m writing my first blog. Ever. Why did I make the decision to become an editor … Continued

Under the Influence

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It’s one of the repeat-ad-nauseam lessons of being a writer: read. Constantly. Incessantly. Passionately. Fanatically.* Reading is important, and not just for brownie points on how many Russian writers you’ve … Continued

Control Your Own Destiny

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Years ago, the only viable and credible alternative when it came to publishing was to submit to a commercial publisher and hope your book got accepted. Self-publishing (also known as … Continued

Watch Your Language

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I’m going to let you in on a little secret: my favourite word in the English language. Some people might think it’s me or I. They’re wrong. Those are my … Continued

Writing a Synopsis

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Something many people struggle to write is a synopsis. Writers cringe at the prospect of writing them – and with good reason: how do you sum up your book in … Continued

The Magic Moment

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So. You have something finished. A story, a poem or a well-rounded article. You have content, edited and refined – and maybe it’s pretty damn good. Now you need to … Continued

Re …?

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Here’s something you’ve read here before: REVISE. The end. Oh very well, there’s more. Revise religiously. There. Satisfied? No? Amongst a lot of more inexperienced authors, there seems to be … Continued

Rekindling the Relationship

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There aren’t many writers out there that are doing their job solely for money or fame. Both are fleeting in this business, after all. Any writer worth their weight in literary … Continued