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How to start your novel: Hook readers with a compelling opening chapter
All stories must start somewhere. But knowing where and how to begin is one of the biggest challenges for fiction authors. Read on for my essential tips on writing an opening chapter that will get your readers hooked.

When to capitalise: A guide to titles of rank, office, family and other forms of address
Is it “dad” or “Dad”, “the queen” or “the Queen”? And should your “sweetie” ever be a “Sweetie”? When it comes to using people’s official titles and casual forms of address, it can be hard to know when and when not to capitalise the first...

Writing a first-person narrative: five ways to keep your readers hooked
The first person perspective has huge potential for engaging the reader intimately with the story and presents the opportunity for powerful characterization. Read on to discover five techniques that will creative an immersive narrative and keep your readers totally absorbed in your character’s world.

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What type of edit do I need? A guide to having your novel professionally edited
Developmental edit. Line-edit. Critique. Proofread. Copy-edit… When it comes to hiring an editor, it can be hard to know which service is right for your manuscript. Let’s get stuck right in with a breakdown of what all those editorial terms mean.
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