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Ask An Author

Posted on: 23 April 2025 22 April 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
Dear Author, My sister says my book is rubbish, should I bother carrying on? Answered by Hermia Ouch, I can feel that hurt all the way from the other side of your screen. I’m assuming that her criticism has left…
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Ask An Author

Posted on: 19 March 2025 11 March 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
Dear Author, I can’t write a plot, but can I start the story now? Answered by HermiaYes! If you are eager to start writing, then you definitely have some kind of story knocking around inside your brain, so sit down…
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