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Writing a Cover Letter

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Cover letters – eventually, we all have to write them if we’re to submit to a publisher or an agent. But is there a trick? A good cover letter shows … Continued

P17 Issue 11 Launch

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Oh yeah. It’s coming. We’ve had a great response to P17 this year after our hiatus. After such a wide variety of submissions and competition entries, we’ve compiled our list … Continued

The Story Behind the Images

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The Walk With Me book has evolved over time from a simple record of my trip to a full-colour collection showcasing Nepal in all its glory. Before I left for … Continued

Finding the Words

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Never take the easy option when writing. We all do, on occasion, through our own inexperience (not realising that something better may be required), through laziness (whizzing along, and taking … Continued

Writing Self-Help

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A popular field of writing is self-help. So many people apparently have the solution for what ails us, and whilst many might scoff at the credentials of whoever the latest … Continued

Off the Page

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In a story, we can’t cover every single thing that happens. We just don’t have the time, the space, or the reader’s indulgence. If a character is making a coffee, … Continued