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Everyone knows about ‘blurb‘ – the promotional material, often by way of endorsement by well-known fellow professionals ( or just very famous folk ), found on the covers of books and the posters for films or plays. It’s European origins are … Continue reading
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In the world of writing and publishing, I am learning as I go. It’s interesting and enjoyable and there are lots of people willing to help the newcomer, often out of kindness, or because they’ve ‘been there’, but often also as a way of … Continue reading
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Many of us listen to or read interviews with famous folk, on-line, in magazines or the Sunday supplements. The ‘author interview’ is a staple page filler, especially when the author in question has a new book to sell and the magazine editor … Continue reading
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Regular readers of this web-site will know that I have been trying to find a snappy and evocative new title for my next book – an adventure story ( see Entitlement – the search for a title ). Formerly called ‘On … Continue reading
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Hair and shoes. I am told that all writers have ‘tics’. These, apparently, are mine. As tics go, they’re disappointing. They suggest shallowness, vanity and a focus on the superficial. Where’s the profundity in shoes and hair? What deep meaning in a pair of … Continue reading
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