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Professional, jargon-free, warm & wise PR, marketing & support especially for writers to help turn writing passion into published profit. Tweets by Liz!

 Poole, Dorset
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Joined September 2010
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Loved researching this glorious town, one that I worked in during 1980s and grew up nearby. A rich history and fascinating architecture 😊 #socialhistory #Christchurch #Dorset #architecture
Amberley Publishing (@amberleybooks) profile pictureAmberley Publishing@amberleybooksAug 6
Christchurch in 50 Buildings by Paul Rabbitts & Liz Gordon. Our superb #NewBook takes the reader on an engaging and informative tour of #Christchurch highlighting a selection of its architectural gems & landmarks both old and new. @Dorsetecho mvnt.us/m2453372 #Dorset
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Could your novel be the next big thing? 📗✨ Submit the first 10 pages, a pitch & a synopsis to the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize. Now open for entries! Submissions guidelines below! For more info and tips visit lucy.cam.ac.uk/how-to-enter-… #WritingCommunity @WMEBooksUK
The slide titled "Initial Submission" includes four bullet points describing the process for submitting the first 10 pages of a novel, a one-paragraph pitch, and a one-page synopsis combined into a single PDF, with a reminder not to include identifying details to maintain anonymity.

ALT The slide titled "Initial Submission" includes four bullet points describing the process for submitting the first 10 pages of a novel, a one-paragraph pitch, and a one-page synopsis combined into a single PDF, with a reminder not to include identifying details to maintain anonymity.

This slide titled "Naming the PDF Attachment" explains how to title the PDF file in the format "Initial_Surname_Title_of_Novel," with an example, and mentions that submissions will be anonymized for judges.

ALT This slide titled "Naming the PDF Attachment" explains how to title the PDF file in the format "Initial_Surname_Title_of_Novel," with an example, and mentions that submissions will be anonymized for judges.

The slide titled "Formatting Requirements" lists various formatting rules such as using A4 paper size, black text on a white background, 12-point Calibri or Times New Roman font, 1.5 line spacing, and including page numbering.

ALT The slide titled "Formatting Requirements" lists various formatting rules such as using A4 paper size, black text on a white background, 12-point Calibri or Times New Roman font, 1.5 line spacing, and including page numbering.

Titled "Tips," this slide advises that the one-paragraph pitch should resemble the blurb on the back of a book, focusing on key points without summarising the entire plot and emphasising what makes the book unique.

ALT Titled "Tips," this slide advises that the one-paragraph pitch should resemble the blurb on the back of a book, focusing on key points without summarising the entire plot and emphasising what makes the book unique.

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Jane Corry@JaneCorryAuthor8 Nov 2024
Are you a Kindle reader? My latest Penguin novel ‘ I DIED ON A TUESDAY’ is 99p for a limited period. If you’d like some #weekend reading, click here. amzn.eu/d/fPWoen7
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Our 2025 comp officially opens on 15 November - in one week! All short story, poetry, flash fiction and novel prize entry info at bridportprize.org.uk ✍️📖 #WritingCompetition #CreativeWritingPrize
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Download here: bit.ly/4h4B4D8 #AI #fiction #shortstories #sciencefiction #FutureOfAI #AIAndHumanity #kindlepromo #kindleoffer #kindle #ebook
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Networking event for writers, authors and writing professionals. TOMORROW - Wednesday 23rd October, 6:30pm at Blend on the Hill, Bournemouth bournemouthwritingfestival.c…
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In a world driven by technology, these stories explore the unstoppable force of AI and its influence on the human experience. bit.ly/4h4B4D8 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #fiction #FutureOfAI #AIAndHumanity #TechAndFiction #booktwitter #books
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Kunda Kids@kundakids21 Oct 2024
Kundakids wants to make sure children around the world know about Africa and are using storytellers, creators and animators from the continent to do it. See full story on #CNNAfricanVoices 🌍🚀 @CNNAfrica #ChildrensBooks #KidsEmpower #kundakids #RaisingGlobalCitzens
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Who would be at your supergroup gig? bit.ly/4h4B4D8 #AI #fiction #shortstories #sciencefiction #supergroup #gig #reading #books #virtualreality
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Kunda Kids@kundakids17 Oct 2024
A is for Africa is a fun ABC picture book celebrating Africa’s diverse history, geography and cultures. 🌍😍 Get a copy kundakids.com
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New #writingcompetition with @bournemouthuni! Poetry and short stories with cash prizes, 1-2-1 with judge @laurabirdland and perform at our music improv event. Supporting @outsiders_proj bournemouthwritingfestival.c… #amwriting #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #bournemouth
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Submissions re-open for our Flash Fiction, Novel, Poetry and Short Story prizes on 15 November! Everything you need to know, including word counts and eligibility, can be found on our website bridportprize.org.uk #WritingCommunity #WritingCompetition
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Another 5 star review! Thanks to everyone for taking the time to leave your comments – hugely appreciated. Available here: bit.ly/4h4B4D8 #AI #fiction #shortstories ##AIInFiction #AIShortStories #FictionMeetsAI #reading #books
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SWWJ@SWWJ9 Oct 2024
Have you ever written a short story that you thought would make a great film? Look out for our exciting Story to Screen competition, coming soon and offering you that chance, courtesy of our award-winning JABS short film production team! Members only.
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Applications for the BBC Writers Open Call opportunity will open from 12 noon on Tuesday 5th November 2024 until 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd December 2024! Find out more at 👉bbc.co.uk/writers
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Networking event for writers and authors. Wednesday 23rd October at Blend On The Hill #Bournemouth. 6:30pm to 8:30pm and the £10 ticket includes your first hot or cold drink from the cafe. Details on website. #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #authorcommunity #writerslife
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ICYMI, the dates for the 2025 Bournemouth Writing Festival have been released! Talks, walks, panels, workshops, literary agents and children's activities are all happening in Bournemouth. #bournemouth #BmthAirFest #bmthairfestival #dorset #amwriting #writingcommunity
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I've been having lots of chats recently with clients about the importance of #bookcovers... so here's a blog about it! They say: “don’t judge a book by its cover” but when it comes to #publishing a #book, it’s actually the complete opposite! Read on ...loom.ly/Wx-XJLs
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Take a chance, enter our Memoir Award! Deadline day 30 September. Don't panic, your memoir doesn't need to be finished. Head to bit.ly/bp-memoir-award for all entry need-to-knows. #WritingCommunity #WritingPrize
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New poetry up on the Writing on the Wall at @BCPLibraries at Bournemouth Library in the Triangle. Go check them out #poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity #bournemouth #amwriting @BCPCouncil @andym_editor
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