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Tell it like it is: a beta reader wish list
Oh, beta readers, where would we be without you? I’ve previously highlighted the virtues of beta readers here and why it’s so important to have them, but recently it was brought home to me just how essential it is to find the ‘right’ beta readers. So what do I mean…
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Writing women on the run
Interesting fact: there is more interest in books where women are in jeopardy. Does this mean we’re still a long way from achieving equality or are we simply hooked on reading about enterprising women outsmarting evil villains? I attended the session called ‘Women on the Run’ at the Sydney Writers’…
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Sydney Writers’ Festival: Monkeys and Typewriters
Weren’t able to make the Sydney Writer’s Festival? Not to worry, I braved the cold and rain (yes, it does rain from time to time in the harbour city) and was excited to see a a very talented array of writers discussing their craft. Over the next couple of weeks,…
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Get back in your box! It’s time to talk ‘Genre’
In my other life, I’m a marketer. So when I first delved into the world of fiction writing, the concept of ‘genres’ immediately made sense to me. No, really, I get it. I’ve spent well over a decade of my life attempting to categorise people (or should I say customers),…
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Why I love being Australian
You may or may not have noticed that I’m Australian. Which is why I had to share. Rather than getting offended by stereotypes, most Aussies are happy to be stirred because we’re pretty relaxed that way. If you do see us shrugging off our naturally relaxed nature, our enthusiasm tends…
Belinda Williams 