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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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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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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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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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