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ALCS News
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23 May 2022
Read this before signing with a publisher
So-called ‘hybrid,’ ‘contributory,’ ‘subsidy’ or ‘partnership’ publishers have a lot in common wi...
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17 May 2022
CWA Dagger Award Shortlists announced
The 2022 shortlists for the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Dagger awards, which hon...
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05 May 2022
‘A strange, rich and often dazzling collection’ – 2022 SoA Awards shortlists announced
Love stories, thrillers, mindfulness for children and a graphic novel are on the 2022 Society of ...
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