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<title>Janet L Shaw - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Writing is my life and my passion. My first book, 'Beyond the Red Door', a memoir, was published in 2004 by Allen & Unwin (Australia). After the first print run sold out, I decided to self-publish, which turned out to be a very rewarding exercise. After that first sweet taste of becoming a published author, I turned my hand to writing fiction, both for children and young adults. To date, I have three novels just waiting for the right publisher. Some of my short stories have been prize-winners and highly commended, and I've had work accepted by Teachers 4 Teachers.com ... ]]></description>
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<title>Writing Articles For Magazines and Newspapers - Tips and Tricks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Have you ever flicked through a magazine or newspaper, become enthused about contributing an article, and then quickly succumbed to that dreaded lack of self-belief? Don't give up! It's not a mysterious and impenetrable world. Here are some tips and tricks to get you penning those articles.]]></description>
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<title>How to Write That Elusive Synopsis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When writers are asked to pen a synopsis of their novel, their immediate reaction is to crumple into a heap on the floor and start wailing. So what are the blocks to synopsis-writing, and what goes in a synopsis?]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Have you ever reached the end of a gripping crime or mystery novel and found yourself exclaiming, 'Huh? How did that happen?'. This is known as a convenient plot device, and you'll be amazed how many authors fall into this trap.]]></description>
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<title>Self-Publishing - Necessity Rather Than Choice?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In the past, authors viewed self-publishing as vanity press. Is this a fair assessment? And in these tough economic times, with publishers fearing reduced sales, will it become more of an option?]]></description>
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