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What kinds of readers do writers need to work with?
Have you written a book? Great. What next? Well, give it to readers, of course! But not just ANY readers... Inez breaks down some jargon...

Inez Rodk
Jul 12, 20214 min read
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Official Cosplay Judge: Meggy Leigh
Meet Meggy, our expert cosplayer with electic love of everything from Disney to manga to the macrabre! About Meggy Leigh Hiya bookworms!...

Steven
Jul 6, 20212 min read
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Bookworm Cosplay Event - Saturday, 24 July 2021
Announcing the first-ever Bookworm Cosplay event! Bookworm Cosplay is an online event that is open to all bookworms! Join by dressing up...

Steven
Jul 1, 20213 min read
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Secrets for finding a GOOD beta reader...
Inez explains how to identify a good beta reader and how YOU can get the most out of a beta reading experience! We all have to work with...

Inez Rodk
Jun 24, 20215 min read
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#SlushPit Winners - 12 June 2021
We've rounded up the winning pitches! Steven, the one and only Slushpile Monster, hosted the first-ever #SlushPit writing competition on...

Steven
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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Sell your book without “selling” it: the ultimate book blurb checklist
Alright, so maybe “ultimate” is overselling it a bit - but it got you here, didn’t it? Many writers love writing and are happy to churn...

Inez Rodk
Jun 9, 20213 min read
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Official Beta Reader: Kristin Curry
Meet Kristin, our resident Pennsylvanian-Italian and cheerleader beta reader. About Kristin I love the critique partner/beta reader...

Steven
May 27, 20212 min read
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Official Beta Reader: Inez Rodk
Meet Inez, our resident ruthless perfectionist and reckless risk-taker. About Inez Rodk I always struggle to develop a biography for...

Steven
May 21, 20212 min read
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Official Beta Reader: Alexandra Maxwell
Meet Alexandra, our resident sword-wielding archeress and cosplay enthusiast! About Alexandra Maxwell I'm a proud Florida girl who...

Steven
May 21, 20212 min read
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12 JUNE 2021 MINI-EVENT: Win a query critique
Hey #writers, welcome to our first mini-event! Are you struggling with your query letter (for traditional publishing) or blurb (for...

Steven
May 20, 20212 min read
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Beta reader horror stories...
Inez shares her bad experiences with beta readers and how YOU can save yourself a headache when doing a beta reading swap! Hi everyone,...

Inez Rodk
May 10, 20215 min read
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Guest blogs
Do you have strong opinions about writing-related topics? If so, we want to hear from you! To make our community more helpful to aspiring...

Steven
May 10, 20211 min read
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Steven's Book of the Month Club 2021
Are you a YA, NA or Adult fiction writer who wants to read more? Join the club! Great WRITERS are great READERS! We will read a book...

Steven
Apr 26, 20213 min read
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About the critique
What can you expect if you win the competition? Writing, like any art form, is highly subjective. Steven and our beta readers can’t...

Steven
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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What is New Adult (NA) fiction?
What is this strange new thing, and is it even a "real" category? Over the past decade, the Young Adult (YA) category has become...

Steven
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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What is Young Adult (YA) fiction?
Who are these mythical 'young adults'? And why is everyone talking about them? Young Adult (YA) books have gained prominence and...

Steven
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
New to the community? Or just have something on your mind? Save yourself some bother and check if someone else has already asked! ABOUT...

Steven
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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