From my desk to yours

Ali Steed is a multi-award-winning national journalist and crime author. With more than 20 years’ experience on the receiving end of pitches, she understands exactly what journalists look for – and just as importantly, what makes them switch off. She now uses that insight to help authors find credible PR angles and approach the media with confidence.

In Ali's guest blog, she talks about why PR is so important to get right in your author journey.

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British English or American English? Canadian or Australian? It’s one of the most common questions I hear – and the answer is (annoyingly) “it depends”. Here’s how to decide what works best for your story, your voice, and your readers.

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Are you fed up of giving the writer in your life notepads and pens for Christmas? Well, I've got the perfect stocking filler for you.

Ever wondered what an editor does? Not sure what the difference is between a developmental edit and a copy edit? Or whether you even need an editor?

Join me, in association with the Victoria Writers’ Network, on 27 November at the Greater Victoria Public Library for “Demystifying Editing”.

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🚨THE INCIDENT ROOM 🎧, the brand-new crime-fiction podcast hosted by the wonderfully talented, McDermid Debut Nominated author Sean Watkin launches today, and I'm delighted to feature on the inaugural episode, alongside powerhouse crime writers Heather Critchlow and Sarah Mellor.

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