Tag: Writing secrets

Guest blog: Last-Minute Nerves (Clare Harlow)

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In our final guest blog post before submissions to UV2022 closes on Sunday 18 July 2021, previous finalist Clare Harlow (UV2020) offers some last-minute words of wisdom to give you confidence in your entry and some practical tips to give… Read more

Guest blog: So, what’s this ‘voice’ thing anyway? (Kathryn Kettle)

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In our penultimate guest blog post before submissions close, previous finalist Kathryn Kettle (UV2018), speaks up for the joy of finding your voice and offers valuable shortcuts to finding yours hopefully a little sooner than she found hers. And find… Read more

UV Masterclass report, part 3

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This year’s Undiscovered Voices preparations are bigger than ever with our very first UV Masterclass series proving hugely popular. But if you missed out, don’t panic! Here’s a breakdown to clue you in. Our final report focuses on HOOKING YOUR… Read more

UV Masterclass report, part 1

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This year’s Undiscovered Voices preparations are bigger than ever with our very first UV Masterclass series proving hugely popular. But if you missed out, don’t panic! Here’s a breakdown to clue you in. Each of the three sessions focused on… Read more

Guest blog: Being inspired by the past (Susan Brownrigg)

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In our latest guest blog post, Undiscovered Voices finalist Susan Brownrigg (UV2016) reveals the joy of using historical settings and research, as well as offering advice on how to use both effectively. Being inspired by the past A question I’m… Read more

Guest Blog: The Secret Power of Critique Groups (Helen MacKenzie)

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Our second guest blog reveals the secret behind the success of three of last year’s finalists. Helen MacKenzie (UV2020), whose extract was Hagstone, illuminates the power of giving and receiving feedback to improve a writer’s chances of success.  The Secret Power… Read more