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WriteMentor

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International organisation supporting the careers of both aspiring and published children's authors via mentoring, community platform, courses, awards, magazine, podcasts, and more.

Wise up to Copyright

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Superb new feature on the ALCS (Authors Licensing and Collecting Society) which guides you through the ins and outs of copyright.

The Publishing Training Centre at Book House

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UK official publishing training centre which also offers well-regarded distance learning courses on proof-reading and editing.  www.train4publishing.co.uk

Rare Books

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International UK-based service for finding difficult-to-locate books. www.scfordham.com

Rate My Story

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New writers' site where you can upload your work and receive comment, whilst commenting on other people's. http://ratemystory.net/word/?page_id=2

BBC Writers' Forum

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There are pages of advice and plenty of contacts. The site provides useful information on writing for radio and TV as well as guidelines on submitting material in their WritersRoom.

Screenwriting site

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Alex Epstein’s site about his book offers many tips for the aspiring screenplay writer, including a screenplay evaluation service at www.craftyscreenwriting.com.

The Biography Club

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A newly-launched venture for book lovers and budding writers which specialises in biographies. The website features new book releases, news reports from the world of biographies, interviews, a chatroom, online seminars and advice pieces from authors, but you have to register (for free) to join in. www.thebiographyclub.com

Secret Attic

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New site run by a group of writers and artists which offer regular competitions. http://www.secretattic.com

Book 2 Book: Book Info

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Useful up-to-the-minute book trade news site and directory from the UK www.booktrade.info

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April 2024
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