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Why I Write by Allison Symes
It is always a joy to welcome my friend and fellow author, Allison Symes to the blog. She is not only a talented writer but also an...
authorvalpenny
Jan 43 min read
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The Importance of Your Elevator Pitch and Tagline
The elevator pitch is so important to authors that Linwood Barclay even titled one of his bestselling novels 'Elevator Pitch'. In case...
authorvalpenny
May 4, 20242 min read
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Writing Pitfalls by Allison Symes
Today I am thrilled to welcome back Allison Symes to the blog. On this occasion she has agreed to share her insight into writing...
authorvalpenny
Jan 18, 20237 min read
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Looking Back at The Writers’ Summer School at Swanwick 2022 by Allison Symes
I’m thrilled to share Looking Back at Swanwick 2022 this week. This post was a sheer joy to write. It shares a little of what it is like...
authorvalpenny
Nov 9, 20226 min read
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Creativity Matters by Wendy H. Jones, Allison Symes and others
I am pleased to have been invited to take part in the tour for the new non-fiction writing book by a variety of authors led by Wendy H....
authorvalpenny
Sep 11, 20214 min read
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Zooming Around by Allison Symes
It is with great pleasure that I welcome author Allison Symes back to the blog to discuss her work and how the use of tecnology has...
authorvalpenny
Jul 10, 20214 min read
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Routes to Publication
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of some main routes to publication before you proceed to allow your work to meet the world....
authorvalpenny
Dec 26, 20202 min read
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