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The Three Stages of a First Draft
Faber Academy alumnus and multi-published author Darren O'Sullivan shares the process he uses as he approaches each of his novels.
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Writing Exercises
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Perfecting Your Plot and Protagonist: How to Overcome Those First Draft HurdlesAs the Christmas season looms, lots of us will be hoping to find time to work on
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Finding the Heart of Your Novel – and How to Turn That Into its PitchSpending this weekend working on your novel? If you’re doing NaNoWriMo this year, the finish line is
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Writing Competitions
Writing Competitions
QuickFic 18/10/2019Our weekly flash fiction competition returns for a final instalment – this week with a photo prompt.
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Writing Competitions
QuickFic 11/10/2019Welcome home, flash fiction fans! The Academy’s new term is in full swing so we’re back too.
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Writing Competitions
QuickFic 30/08/2019Everyone’s favourite flash fiction competition is back – with a special prompt to see the summer out.
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