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Stewart Binns   Author Producer Consultant Mentor

Stewart is a widely experienced business and creative professional who can give sound advice on media, management, sales and marketing. His first novel, 'Conquest', was one of the best-selling historical fiction titles of 2011.

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Claire Frank   Journalist and writer

Claire is a freelance writer in both fiction and non-fiction, with various specialisms including writing for young people, travel writing and food. She can help people increase their chances of getting published, as well as encourage them when faced with rejection.

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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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Elizabeth Gates   Well-being and writing consultant

Life coach Elizabeth helps people achieve new perspectives on life by using creative writing, and as a published writer herself she can advise on getting published.

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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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Kirsty McLachlan   Literary Agent

As a TV and film agent and consultant, Kirsty gives people the best tools to make their dreams happen. She helps people wanting to know about any aspect of the industry.

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