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Reading Your Work Aloud
From first-drafting to literary events, reading your work aloud makes all the difference
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'OMG No!' says your writing self
So should you go there? And what's going on?
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Itchy Bitesized 35: Ten Reasons to Write on a Big Monitor
Why and how being able to see more of your words at once makes your writing process more natural and effective.
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Dangling and Dangerous Modifiers
Why an obscure rule of grammar could land you in a libel suit - and how to make sure that never happens.
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January 2025

What Makes A Great Author Photo?
Three views of what you need to think about, by a publicist, a photographer, and an author
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Celebrate our first (Substack) birthday with us!
Live Zoom Q&A about why we started, what we've learnt, and what we'll be offering our subscribers in Year Two!
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Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
Muses, Daemons, Genii and other strange creatures
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The Four Horses of Success
And how to drive your chariot
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Work With Me On Your Writing
And 5% discount for all Itch of Writing paying supporters and super-supporters
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Happy New Writing Year!
Sharing a few ideas for making it even happier.
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December 2024

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