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Success and Dyslexia: 10 Influential People who forged the way.
Here at Brockway Gatehouse and Bookworm Writing Academy, we know everyone has strengths. People with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia or who are neurodivergent often feel reluctant to chase careers in the publishing industry. But I’m here to say … Continue reading
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Tagged British Dyslexia Association, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Awareness Week, The BG Blog
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4 Grammar Myths Busted!
In the world of proofreading, grammar myths abound. These are typically presented as ‘rules’. Overzealous pedants may therefore try to correct things that are not actually mistakes. But skilled editors and proofreaders will only make changes when they are necessary. To help … Continue reading
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Tagged grammar, SPaG, The BG Blog, writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips
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6 Familiar Creative Struggles and how to conquer them!
Beginning your journey as a writer is new and exciting but it has it’s challenges too and learning how to conquer any creative struggles that will pop up is essential to a long author career. Every author has faced obstacles … Continue reading
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Tagged imposter syndrome, rejection, The BG Blog, writer's block, Writing Advice
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What’s the difference between a writing coach and a mentor?
The difference between a writing coach and a mentor is a coach works with you for a particular purpose or goal. A mentor is a guru who is with you over an extended period in an advisory role. The relationship between … Continue reading
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Tagged business coach, business mentor, coaching, CPD, mentoring, self-improvement, self-publishing, The BG Blog
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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Debate
AI is the biggest news story of 2023, causing impassioned debate in the creative community. (Listen to The Creative Penn podcast by author Joanna Penn or read her blog.) Opinions can be polarised: on one side, you have a kind … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, technology, The BG Blog
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Emerging Writer Prize (2023) Open for Submissions
The Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize is an annual competition. The award showcases Canadian debut authors with the chance to win CAD 10,000 per category, plus marketing support for the three winning books. About Rakuten Kobo Inc. Rakuten is a … Continue reading
Publishing Team: Why you need one as an Indie Author
Self-publishing authors need a publishing team to help with all the stages traditionally published writers get done for them. The self-publishing market has exploded since 2010. But this means that as a self-publishing author, you must carry out all the … Continue reading
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Tagged cover designers, editors, indie authors, Publishing, self-publishing, The BG Blog
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Conscious Language: Q&A with Crystal Shelley
Words have Power I don’t think any of us refute that statement. Words can empower and uplift people or isolate them and cause harm. My training as a teaching assistant taught me many useful skills. It also gave me valuable … Continue reading
Ultimate First Draft Checklist: Secrets to Bestseller Success
Are you in the process of writing your first novel? Have you taken part in NaNoWriMo this year? Do you have a first draft written and ready for the next stage? 🎉That’s fabulous! 🎉 You’re at the perfect stage to take advantage of … Continue reading
Book Bloggers Unveiled – Meet Michael @ A Novel Chapter
Hello everyone and welcome to The BG Blog. Today’s post is Book Bloggers Unveiled: Meet Michael the blogger behind A Novel Chapter. In the last decade, there has been a self-publishing revolution as I discussed in my first Book Bloggers Unveiled post. … Continue reading
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Tagged A Novel Chapter, blogging, Book Bloggers Unveiled, books, lifestyle, marketing, reading, self-publishing, The BG Blog, tips
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