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Critiques - general
A place to read and critique members' work. NB: some of the best critiquing goes on in "Groups". Either sign up to a group that suits you - or set one up yourself. (Click "Create New" in Groups.) 		13828 1587
"Hi PJI quess - too - utterly - without doubt - the MOST - AMERICAN - expres" - bikerjob
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Festival of Writing, York 2011
The place to talk about the York Festival ... the one that's been and the one that's coming. 		897 39
"I'm hoping to make it down to York for this year's festival (fingers crosse" - Lizzie
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Coffee Break - Reviews & Other Discussions
Book reviews, chat & biscuits. A general discussion forum. 		4359 366
"I like 'Hi dear'. And Tartan noir? Could this be Lauren Bacall has a nig" - John Taylor
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Writing Techniques
The place to exchange thoughts and ask for help on writing technique 		4531 442
"Wow and thanks for the lesson, Steve, Emma and Debi. I have learnt a lot fr" - Charlie
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Latest Post 9 hours ago
Agents and Publishing - and Getting Published.
Penetrate the mysteries of the publishing industry - and read some excerpts from Harry's book on Getting Published. 		2259 257
"Weald & Downland Open Air Museum announces its first historical fiction sho" - EmmaD
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Competitions
Our regular Word Cloud comps. For non-WC competitions see News. 		1879 82
"February word comp. is here....." - Philippa
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The Heated Debate
A regular series of debates about topics of importance to writers and the books trade. We invite major contributors and welcome controversy. Let the Heated Debate begin! 		818 50
"My guess is that male writers find that kind of female character easiest t" - Alanboy
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How to get around on the Cloud
A place to discuss any technical questions about using this site. 		215 46
"Yes! Message either the member, 'The WordCloud' or 'Doctor Fixit'; or write" - Caducean Whisks
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Latest Post 18 days ago
Self-publishing
A place to chat about all things self-publishing - and a place to seek and exchange advice & experiences 		307 49
"I have been self publishing my books for almost ten years and, to be frank" - BBB
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The Screenwriters Club
Everything to do with film - A nice civilised sort of place where screenwriters can escape from all those horrible novelists ... 		214 37
"Should say 'The World's Fastest Indian'" - MinxieAD
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Latest Post 3 days ago
The Great Word Cloud Bazaar
Have you published (or self-published) a book? If so, use the Bazaar to hawk your wares and garner reviews. Just set up a thread, tell us about your work, and remember to include an Amazon link ... 		153 53
""City of Ravens is a wonderful contribution to the modern history and myt" - Boria
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Places to Visit
Fun places on the web for writers and language lovers. 		137 38
"Thanks, Harry. It kind of worked for me, could only get one phrase to work " - Artsibald
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