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Over my decades-long writing life, I’ve been a reader, judge and (sometimes) an organiser for many novel-writing competitions, including the Harry Bowling Prize, the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s

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Creating character is one of the most fascinating aspects of the writing process, and often the basis for the most intriguing and compelling work. The WM writers responded to the ‘Getting to Know You’

She’d admired the cool blonde from afar, but Teresa had no idea how much they actually had in common

Been thinking of entering Gardens of the Year 2025? Now is the time to share your creativity, hard work and passion, before the competition closes at midday 9 June 2025. You never know, you could be o

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