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"Our aim is to provide resources, ideas and 'words from the wise' to help you to get your writing published".  R Grayling


 

 
We bring you what's new and relevant in the world of unpublished and newly published writers.
 
Explore the site using the menu at the left hand side or scroll down and click on whatever appeals. 
 
If you have any items that you feel would appeal to our readers then please use the contact form to let us know.
 
 
 
 
Children's Story Anthology now available  [august 2008]

You can now download a PDF copy of the Struggling Authors Children's Story Anthology. Click here to view the details.
 
 
 
 
What a Legend!  [august 2008]
This month we have teamed up with Legend Press of London to bring you some news of their forthcoming releases. The 30th of August 2008 will see the re-release of their first ever book the Remarkable Everyday whilst their short story competition is running until the 31st of October.
 
 
 
Across the Pond 
Sam Horn, a respected author and 15-time Emcee of the Maui Writers Conference will be hosting a 2-day Book Camp on Nov 1-2, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. For more information please visit their website – www.samhorn.com
 
 
Writing For Magazines  [ongoing]
Helen Edwards has had great success with Magazine submissions so we have asked her to write down her experiences and pass on her knowledge. You can view Helen's monthly articles by clicking here 
  
 
 
 
Recent Interviews (Contd)

Internationally renowned author, Carole Matthews’ answers '10 of the best' in our author interview section and debut author Josie Henley-Einion talks about what it is like to see her book on the shelves. You can also win a signed copy of Josie's book by clicking here.
 
 
 
 

Sending large files 
Help on how to send your manuscripts or large illustrations without the hassle of having your emails 'bounced'. Go to our Computer Literate section and check out how to use mailbigfile.com
 
 
 
Author's Forum 

There's now a place for you all to share your views on life as a struggling author as well as submit your ideas of the perfect place to write. If something has annoyed you then you can also get if off your chest in our steam room. It's free to join and all serious writers are welcome.
 
 
 
 
Writing Courses 
We've gathered together the details of a select few distance learning courses and put them all in one place. This is an ongoing section so please feel free to send in your comments if you have experience of this method of learning. *We've added new details for a Children's Fiction course.*
 
 
 
Coming Soon

 

An interview with a leading Literary Agent

 

If you have anything that the world of unpublished writers needs to know about then please contact us and we will publish it and credit you with the article.