Category: The writer’s life

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New year – new ideas There’s something special about coming up with a new idea. The ‘I can’t stop thinking about you’ honeymoon phase can…

Esther 29 December 2020

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How to stay motivated over the Festive period

Keep creating over Christmas This time of year can go one of two ways – we can either have zero time alone at all to…

Esther 22 December 2020

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A Christmas confession and tidings of joy

All this time – and after more than a hundred emails – I’ve been writing to you under false pretences. I’ve spoken as though I’m…

Harry 18 December 2020

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Passion, the market, and you

Last week, I spoke about fashion and literary hemlines. I talked about the overreaction that tends to set in during these swings and suggested some…

Harry 11 December 2020

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Gift ideas for writers (drop some hints for these!)

Whether you’re looking for gift ideas for other writers, or stumped about what to put on your own wish list, here are some ideas from…

Holly 9 December 2020

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Literary hemlines – a fashion review

I got an email recently from someone who had come to us for an editorial review. He found the report helpful and full of insight,…

Harry 4 December 2020

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Jericho Writers goes global

Around the world in words  Although our office with the tricky gate is based down a cobbled street in Oxford, our team, our editors and…

Esther 1 December 2020

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How to make your sentences snap, crackle and pop

Last week, as you know, I ran a big free self-editing webinar, which hundreds of you attended. There’s always a lot to pick out of…

Harry 27 November 2020

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Jericho Writers Black Friday Weekend Offer – 30% off!

Hello! If you’ve been thinking of joining Jericho Writers, now is the best time ever to become a member. We have loads of exciting things…

Esther 27 November 2020

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The red rosette, the silver cup

Two weeks ago, I told you, roughly speaking, that you don’t have to be good at everything. You won’t tick every author-marketing box. Your work…

Harry 20 November 2020

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