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May 20, 2011

This is a test post for the sake of the email of subscription service which appears to have gone all wonky. It’s probably got something to do with moving the site to a new host. If you are a subscriber, please let me know if you didn’t see this post appear in your email inbox. [...]

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I’ve Got The Builders In

March 22, 2010

No, it’s not a euphemism, but it probably should be. I’ve actually got actual builders actually in. Look, actual builders – alright, technically they’re kitchen fitters – grrrr. They’re currently fitting an actual kitchen. They’ve actually been fitting it since last week and it’s been doing my head in, actually.

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What Kind Of Fool Am I?

February 24, 2010

A lack of research leads to confusion. Confusion over what you’re writing and, more importantly, confusion about whom you’re writing for.

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Honest Scrap Awards: The Big Reveal.

January 25, 2010

It’s all part of the Honest Scrap Awards and involves me listing 10 things about myself that readers of this blog wouldn’t ordinarily know. Well, that should be easy…

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Theft – Your route to success and a good night’s sleep

November 13, 2009

Plagiarism is something that every writer is concerned about. Even after sending a pitch to an editor, many writers worry that their idea may be stolen. It’s unlikely to happen, but if it does, it’s just tough. I know that sounds harsh, but there’s simply no copyright on ideas.

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