This is an interesting book whose title under-promises and over-delivers.
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Screenshot of the British Library website, by Terry Freedman
Will literature as we know it exist in the future?
in Events, Technology, News & views
It’s all very well being able to write, but what about how we write, that is the tools we use? There is a fascinating exhibition coming in London in April 2019 that explores this.
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How to make money as a freelance writer
Book Review: How to make money as a freelance writer
Freelance writers’ earnings tend to be very low for most people. However, this book provides suggestions on how to make decent money in this field.
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Libraries: R.I.P.
in News & views
The demise of public libraries is appalling. What can we do about it?
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writers’ reference books, by Terry Freedman
Farewell to a brilliant writer
My personal tribute to the sports writer Hugh McIlvanney.
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London Book Fair, by Terry Freedman
London Book Fair News 2019-01-22
The seminars running at the London Book Fair 2019 are now published on the LBF website. I’ve identified a few great looking sessions, as always.
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#LBF18 UK Book Blogger Awards 2018, by Terry Freedman
Book bloggers, bookstagrammers and book tubers
Once again this year, the London Book Fair will run awards for book bloggers, bookstagrammers and book tubers. This article gives links to the brilliant people who won the awards in 2018.
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London Book Fair 2018: Freedom to write
There are many ways, in many countries, in which a writer can get into serious trouble. This article outlines some of them. Based on a talk and panel discussion at the London Book Fair 2018.
Read MoreBeing inspired by art
What’s a book of paintings got to do with the writing process?
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Tom Watson and Giles Watling, MPs, speaking at the Awards. Photo by Terry Freedman
The 2018 Educational Writers' Awards
in Events, News & views, Reviews
Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors and their books! There were some great-looking books on display. Here is some information about the winning entry, and a couple of the others.
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The Poseidon Predicament
What Kafka’s Poseidon and I — and probably every other freelance — have in common.
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Why swearing in writing or speaking is (usually) very ill-judged
Gratuitous swearing usually adds nothing to a piece of writing or a talk. It’s unpleasant to listen to, and probably has unfortunate consequences for the offender.
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The Late Lines stage, by Terry Freedman
An interesting literary event
Late Lines is an event run by the City Lit adult education institute in London. Here’s a brief report of the most recent one, plus key dates for your literary calendar.
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Fast writing, by Terry Freedman
Fast writing tips: forget perfection...
in Fast writing
Another quick tip for writers who want to get stuff done.
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Prose, poetry and blues
in News & views
How attending a prose and poetry evening caused me to make a few changes in my life.
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Fast writing, by Terry Freedman
Fast writing tips: Repeating yourself
in Fast writing
Another fast writing tip: using a specific keyboard shortcut in Word.
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Fast writing, by Terry Freedman
Fast writing tips: Keyboard shortcuts
in Fast writing
How can keyboard shortcuts help you to write faster?
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A bus, by Terry Freedman
Books and buses
Books (as a collection) have more in common with buses than you might think!
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A seminar day for educational writers
in Events
Coming up in June: a useful conference for those who write educational materials and books.
Read MoreI'll probably regret this, but...
Next week I’ll be reading an article of mine. It’s memoir, not education. Read on for details of the event, which features a reading by author Jane Lythell.
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