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How You Can Easily Self-publish Your Own Book With Style Today
Creativity, Creative Writing Laura Stroud Creativity, Creative Writing Laura Stroud

How You Can Easily Self-publish Your Own Book With Style Today

Self-publishing is the process of creating a book and taking it to market – without the use of a traditional publisher or publishing house.

This means taking your book and turning it into a format that can be printed (a paperback or hardback book) or read on an e-reader (such as a Kindle). Self-publishing takes a lot of work, but it doesn’t have to feel hard, it can be fun and professional.

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9 Creative Questions To Inspire You To Write About Your Life
Creative Writing, Fiction Writing Lauren Davison Creative Writing, Fiction Writing Lauren Davison

9 Creative Questions To Inspire You To Write About Your Life

Life writing is the act of putting your life on the page.

These can be thoughts, ideas, or stories. It can be your most treasured memories, your happiest of days, or reflections on dark experiences. There is no right or wrong way to write about your life. It’s personal. It’s your story and you get to tell it your way.

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The Best Bookshop Treasure Hunt Every Derbyshire Reader Needs
Creative Writing Charlotte Howes Creative Writing Charlotte Howes

The Best Bookshop Treasure Hunt Every Derbyshire Reader Needs

Is there anything quite as exciting as a good treasure hunt?

We can let you into a secret, there are many treasures to be found scattered around Derbyshire. Especially for avid readers and writers searching for their next favourite book.

Join us as we take you on a treasure hunt full of independent bookshops, and cafes to help you find your treasure and the perfect places to devour the new book that you’ve discovered on your trip through Derbyshire.

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Here Are The 3 Reasons Structure Is So Essential To Creative Writing
Creative Writing, Fiction Writing Lauren Davison Creative Writing, Fiction Writing Lauren Davison

Here Are The 3 Reasons Structure Is So Essential To Creative Writing

Structure is the overall design, layout, and organisation of your story.

It is the high-level planning, the story arc and even the movement within your novel. Your novel always needs to be moving forward and structure helps you to do that. It’s a framework to add your setting, characters, and description to.

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