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London Book Fair 2017 Bulletin #2: Nothing is ever wasted

March 16, 2017 in News & views, Professional writer, Self-publishing, Staying updated

Imagine ditching 20,000 words of your novel! Insights from Rosanna Ley, Cally Taylor, Gabriel Mercer, Jessica Bell and others.

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