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The Pros and Cons of Entering Writing Competitions

Posted on December 14, 2020December 11, 2020Author Katy SegrovePosted in Marketing, TipsLeave a Reply

Entering writing competitions is a very popular tactic among writers. So today, I want to explore the pros and cons of competitions, to give you the best possible chance of success. A bit like gambling, entering a writing competition can be thrilling, because it’s hard to resist daydreaming about being the winner. But are they…

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When to stop editing and start submitting our work

Posted on October 12, 2020October 11, 2020Author Katy SegrovePosted in Feedback, Marketing, Rewriting, Submitting1 Reply

In response to a couple of reader questions, this week, I’m going to talk about when to stop editing, and start submitting our work. As with most things in life, there is no one neat answer that will work for every writer in every situation. However, here are 3 general things to bear in mind.…

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How to Get to The Next Level With Your Writing

Posted on August 3, 2020August 3, 2020Author Katy SegrovePosted in Coaching, Marketing, NetworkingLeave a Reply

I had an interesting question from a reader recently – possibly the million dollar question! Denise, a playwright and short story writer, got in touch to ask how she can get to the next level with her writing. I’m going to share an edited version of her question here, as well as my answer. Later…

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How to forge ahead without an agent

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020Author Katy SegrovePosted in Agents, Coaching, MarketingLeave a Reply

I want to tell you a bit more about my writer’s journey, especially in regards to agents. I hope it will give you some food for thought. When I started out I was convinced that the key to success was having an agent, because that’s what everyone talked about. It seemed to be the one…

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