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If you have written a novel, it is important to get external feedback from beta readers before querying agents or publishers, or self-publishing your work. Beta readers can spot issues that you simply cannot because a writer lacks objectivity over their work. This article focuses on four important elements of writing that beta readers give feedback on, and explains why their insights are invaluable.

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Writer's block is a universal annoyance faced by both amateur and professional authors. Luckily, there are some simple exercises you can try to unblock yourself and write freely. This article details 5 great ways to combat writer's block.

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Advertising copywriting is a highly specialized discipline. Apart from demanding above-average writing skills, it requires you to be imaginative, empathetic, visually oriented, and well informed. This piece focuses on a few innate qualities required for a successful career in copywriting.

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There are many reasons why writing can be beneficial as a hobby, not to mention a career. However, if it's not your preferred way of generating income, there are several reasons why writing, even as a hobby, can be massively beneficial to your mental health.

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Finishing my second pint of strong boxed cider, I left out the already-open back gate having lost my front door keys some days before. I had a quarter pouch of rolling tobacco in my back pocket, twenty-five-pounds in my front and plans to meet my mate Tom on the tennis team’s night out and later my oldest friend George and his flatmate Lena.  Hours later I had caught up with George and Lena at Canal Bar. After several shots and vodka mixes, all of us were sloppy and Lena was all over the place, accidentally-on-purpose falling backwards into a group dancing behind us in what looked like a half-assed attempt at a stage dive.  The closing lights flickered on some time after 3am illuminating the messy scene in a sterile, hospital glow, but I was in no mind to keep track of time. Looking around at the sea of people on the dance floor, I saw Lena fall back once more but this time - perhaps due to the lack of music - the group were not ready to receive her and she fell flat on the floor with a sickening slap. What followed was a complete mess…

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When I was 18, my friends and I had one terrifying yet amazing night. Although we did things that we should have, we learned from them. The experiences of that night strengthened the bonds between us for a lifetime.

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