Writing

A Beginner's Guide to Planning a Novel Series Without Losing the Plot

A Beginner's Guide to Planning a Novel Series Without Losing the Plot

How to plan a novel series that holds together across multiple books: build a workable series bible, track character arcs and keep every instalment satisfying on its own.

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Common Mistakes New Novelists Make in Dialogue (and How to Fix Them)

Common Mistakes New Novelists Make in Dialogue (and How to Fix Them)

New novelists often spoil promising scenes with stilted speech, adverb-heavy tags and muddled British punctuation. Here are the common dialogue mistakes and practical...

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How to Write a Stand-Out Book Proposal for UK Publishers: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Write a Stand-Out Book Proposal for UK Publishers: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical walkthrough of the query letter, synopsis, comparative titles and market analysis UK agents expect, plus a checklist for polishing your submission package...

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