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Life as a writer

Being an author is a dream job for many. You may be wondering where to start, how to get your writing noticed, or if it can a viable full-time career route for you. Below are some articles detailing life as a writer, and some resources and organisations which can help you on your writing journey.

If you're finding some of the publishing language confusing, we've written a piece on understanding jargon, so you can navigate any future conversations and reading with ease.

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Getting published

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