The seminar programme at the London Book Fair (10-12 March) seems to be taking shape. Definitely worth checking out what’s in place so far.
Read MoreTerry Freedman in the Oval Room, LBF 2018
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ALCS Educational Writers Awards
The shortlisted books for the annual ALCS Educational Writers’ Awards were as beautiful and informative as ever this year.
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A zombie in London, by Terry Freedman. The “zombibe” pictured is James, from the Hel’s Angels agency.
World Zombie Day
You never know who you’re going to meet in London. Yesterday, I saw a zombie walking around the Microsoft Decoded conference.
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Writing: making your mark, screenshot by Terry Freedman
Review of Writing: Making Your Mark (Exhibition)
If you’re in London, you might be interested in this exhibition on the history of writing, at the British Library. Here are my views on it.
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Fractured elbow, by Terry Freedman
Notes from the writer's desk: a seminar, a free document, a book and my elbow
in Events, News & views
Here’s some (hopefully) useful information for education writers, poets and writers in general.
Read MoreGetting the most out of conferences -- 50% off for one week only
UPDATED! This book, which has received 19 five star reviews on Amazon, is available for just 49 pence for one week only. Read on to find out how to obtain the discount.
Read MorePlanning for the London Book Fair 2019
UPDATED! There are many brilliant-sounding sessions at the London Book Fair this year. Here are the ones which appeal to me, plus a free download.
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A Writer's challenge: managing deadlines and projects
What a lovely problem to have: so much work that you need some assistance keeping track! In my forthcoming Journalist’s Toolkit course I’ll be looking at a range of options.
Read MoreThe Journalist's Toolkit: From Inspiration to Publication
Does a writer need to have enjoyed a 100% success rate when querying editors in order to teach others how to query? Hopefully not!
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Screenshot of the British Library website, by Terry Freedman
Will literature as we know it exist in the future?
in Events, Technology, News & views
It’s all very well being able to write, but what about how we write, that is the tools we use? There is a fascinating exhibition coming in London in April 2019 that explores this.
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#LBF18 UK Book Blogger Awards 2018, by Terry Freedman
Book bloggers, bookstagrammers and book tubers
Once again this year, the London Book Fair will run awards for book bloggers, bookstagrammers and book tubers. This article gives links to the brilliant people who won the awards in 2018.
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Tom Watson and Giles Watling, MPs, speaking at the Awards. Photo by Terry Freedman
The 2018 Educational Writers' Awards
in Events, News & views, Reviews
Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors and their books! There were some great-looking books on display. Here is some information about the winning entry, and a couple of the others.
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The Late Lines stage, by Terry Freedman
An interesting literary event
Late Lines is an event run by the City Lit adult education institute in London. Here’s a brief report of the most recent one, plus key dates for your literary calendar.
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A seminar day for educational writers
in Events
Coming up in June: a useful conference for those who write educational materials and books.
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The London Book Fair 2018: the first day. Photo by Terry Freedman
The London Book Fair 2018: initial thoughts
in Events, News & views
Here's a quick round-up of the things I'll be discussing in my next newsletter, including censorship, publishing myths and a marketing website.
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The London Book Fair -- photo by Terry Freedman
The London Book Fair 2018 Seminar Programme
in Bookshelf, Events, News & views
The London Book Fair website now has seminar listings in place. This article lists my top 11 sessions so far.
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London Book Fair, by Terry Freedman
Book up for the London Book Fair 2018
It's that time of year again: time to book up a visit to the London Book Fair.
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A packed seminar at the London Book Fair 2016
London Book Fair 2017: Registration now open
The registration desks for the London Book Fair 2017 are now open! In this article I discuss what I get out of it, and why I go every year -- and how that relates to my recent foray into Kindle self-publishing. And details of the Fair itself of course!
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I think that should be big enough to hold all the stuff I've collected.... Photo by ActuaLitté
Notes from the London Book Fair 2016 #1
in Events, News & views
As usual, the London Book Fair was a mixture of information, inspiration, and exasperation!. Here are my notes from Day 1.
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Technology is an integral part of the London Book Fair
Technology at the London Book Fair 2016
in Events, News & views
The technology seminar programme at the London Book Fair has recently been announced.
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