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Before you start on your literary masterpiece, you should spend some time thinking about how you want to get it published. You could try to find a traditional publisher, but it may take you a long time to find a suitable one and, even then, there’s no guarantee that they’ll take your book, especially if you are a novice writer. So, what should ...

Some people love it, to others it’s anathema – I’m talking about the process of de-cluttering. My mum was a hoarder (in an inoffensive sort of way). She worked for an auctioneer and, as a child, our house was always packed with beautiful, but mismatched, furniture. Her wardrobe bulged with clothes that she could never bring herself to send to...

Writing your autobiography or memoir is a great way to preserve your history for the future generations of your family. We all have something of interest to pass on – even if it’s a list of what not to do with your life! So, how do you start writing your autobiography or memoir? The tips below will help you start and maintain your writing ha...

Using Social Networking to Promote your WritingSocial networking can be a great way to promote yourself and your writing and, these days, most people will expect you to have a presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkdIn and any number of other social media sites. But, whilst social media can offer you the chance to promote yourself and connect dire...