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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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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