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Joycellyn Akuffo   Journalist and online business coach

Journalist and online business coach, Joycellyn is passionate about showing mums how to successfully juggle working and raising a family. She's also a source of knowledge on starting an online business.

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0906 752 0324
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Lynne Hackles   Columnist, Writer and Tutor

With over 500 articles and short stories published in nearly all the UK’s and Australia’s women’s magazines herself, Lynne enjoys seeing people improve their work and reach publishable standards.

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0906 951 5710
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Summra Nasir   Nutrition Consultant

Summra’s a state-registered nutritionist who enjoys helping people understand healthy eating and fitness to lose weight. Another area of expertise is helping diabetics manage their condition.

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Alison Chisholm   Poetry Expert

Alison loves encouraging others to express themselves through poetry. Author of ‘The Handy Little Book of Tips for Poets’, she’s taught creative writing and poetry writing for 25 years.

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Sharon Hurley Hall   Freelance Writer

Sharon uses her 22 years experience as a writer to work as a successful freelance web content writer, blogger and ghostwriter. She especially enjoys mentoring others.

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Claire Frank   Journalist and Writer

Claire wrote about her experiences in the anthology ‘The Map of Me’, and can help people increase their chances of getting published – as well as encourage them when faced with rejection.

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Stephanie Baudet   Children's Writer

With over 34 children’s books published, Stephanie has a wealth of knowledge on how to improve writing skills. She tutors for Writers' News Home Study and The Writers Bureau.

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Jane Bidder   Writer

Under her pen name Sophie King, Jane has written best-sellers including ‘The School Run’. She’s also a freelance journalist for major UK magazines and newspapers, and enjoys advising budding writers.

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Caroline Deacon   Writer

Having written ‘Teach Yourself: Your Toddler's Development’, Caroline can offer anyone writing a book honest appraisal and constructive criticism. Her first novel has recently been accepted by a major literary agent.

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