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Critiques - general
A place to read and critique members' work. NB: some of the best critiquing goes on in "Groups". Either sign up to a group that suits you - or set one up yourself. (Click "Create New" in Groups.)
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"It's certainly not spew!  It would be even better if you wer" - Recovering Chocoholic
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Coffee Break - Reviews & Other Discussions
Book reviews, chat & biscuits. A general discussion forum.
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Writing Techniques
The place to exchange thoughts and ask for help on writing technique
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Competitions
Our regular Word Cloud comps. For non-WC competitions see News.
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"BeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepHe's dead.Oh no, wait.He's alive!;" - Liss
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Agents and Publishing
Penetrate the mysteries of the publishing industry.
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"Can I ask an allied question, please? Is an agent as essential/advisable fo" - Caducean Whisks
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The Heated Debate
A regular series of debates about topics of importance to writers and the books trade. We invite major contributors and welcome controversy. Let the Heated Debate begin!
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"I agree with the general feeling that libraries should be treasured. I cert" - Spangles
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Festival of Writing, York 2010
The place to talk about the York Festival. Who you met, what you liked, what you learned, and anything else ...
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"Thank you Emma, you are such a great source of information and clearly a v" - Ron Blanco
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How to get around on the Cloud
A place to discuss any technical questions about using this site.
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"Mike - there are people of all ages on this site, along with all levels of " - SecretSpi
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Self-publishing
A place to chat about all things self-publishing - and a place to seek and exchange advice & experiences
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"Martyn "No one who self-publishes has any intention or hope of making a dim" - Ron Blanco
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The Screenwriters Club
Everything to do with film - A nice civilised sort of place where screenwriters can escape from all those horrible novelists ...
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"Thought this course might be of interest to some of youREWRITE - AN INSIDER" - Missus
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The Great Word Cloud Bazaar
Have you published (or self-published) a book? If so, use the Bazaar to hawk your wares and garner reviews. Just set up a thread, tell us about your work, and remember to include an Amazon link ...
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"Goodness, I am so ham-fisted at this sort of thing. The image is HUGE and " - PennyG
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Places to Visit
Fun places on the web for writers and language lovers.
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"I could be Aura the Amazon " - AuraTodd
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