Tag: Creative Writing
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Author Interview: Five Questions with Samantha L Valentine, Author of Meet Me in Berlin

Hey Wordies! Welcome to the third instalment of Five Questions, One Author, a series that shines a spotlight on incredible new, indie, and underrepresented authors. This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Australian author Samantha L. Valentine! I’ve had the pleasure of reading two of Samantha’s novels and a short story, and her work…
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Baffled by Beta Readers? Wondering if you need ARCs or Alphas? Read This Guide for Writers

As a professional alpha, beta and sensitivity reader who also happens to enjoy writing about books, I often encounter writers who are uncertain about the roles and types of early readers. Misunderstandings can take precious time away from writing, so I have created this guide to demystify the roles of alpha, beta, sensitivity, and ARC…
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