OK, so this is a review of a fiction book -- but I think we can learn a lot about great use of language, convincing research and pace from reading it.
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But will he dictate even more of what you see?
Immersive journalism
How will Virtual Reality reportage affect our experience of the news? What are the ethical issues involved?
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Bill Shakespeare made a personal appearance at this year's London Book Fair!
Teachers and writers
Teachers and writers have more in common than you might suppose -- a theme I explore in this article written in 2008.
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What I've been reading: Something nasty in the slush pile
How should you pitch a publisher with your book proposal? Or, to look at this another way, how should you not do so? This book answers that question.
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What I've been reading: Borges
It goes without saying that in order to write well you have to read well. This slim volume of Borges' essays is perfect for the creative non-fiction writer.
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Taking a black and white photo somehow enhances the atmosphere.
3 minute inspiration: empty benches
Vacant park benches and the like can be very evocative, and a source of inspiration for the writer.
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5 minute tip: Using a spell-checker
Spellcheckers are useful, even essential. But don't rely on them exclusively.
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I think that should be big enough to hold all the stuff I've collected.... Photo by ActuaLitté
Notes from the London Book Fair 2016 #1
in Events, News & views
As usual, the London Book Fair was a mixture of information, inspiration, and exasperation!. Here are my notes from Day 1.
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Keep on blogging! Photo from pixabay.com CC0
7 Things that every serious blogger should do
If you're serious about blogging, here's a list of things you must do.
Read MoreThe joy of monochrome
Not everything in life is black and white -- but perhaps more of it should be.
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Autumn in a park. Photo from pixabay.com CC0
Monochrome pictures and the writer: a heads-up
Can taking monochrome photographs enhance a writer's creativity?
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4 things that writers must do
Here is a list of four things that I think you have to do in order to a writer. Well, I do anyway!
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A resource base for writers.
A resource base and more for writers
A specialised writer's search engine, and a free novel organiser.
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Technology is an integral part of the London Book Fair
Technology at the London Book Fair 2016
in Events, News & views
The technology seminar programme at the London Book Fair has recently been announced.
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The London Book Fair 2016
Only 6 weeks to go...
Read MoreAn experiment in creating a news feed on the Writers' Know-how website
Read all about it: my experiment is setting up a separate news feed.
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Lend me an ear...
Are publishers starting to listen?
Welcome news on the publishing front.
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An old typewriter
John Steinbeck's advice to writers
John Steinbeck on writing.
Read MoreHow I learnt to stop worrying and love the blog
How long should a blog post be?
Read MoreA laptop charging tip
An obvious sort of tip that may be beneficial nevertheless.
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